Athenos Feta Cheese Cup, Traditional

Athenos Feta Cheese Cup, Traditional, is a single-serve refrigerated dairy item you’d spot in the refrigerated cheese and deli aisle, tucked near other specialty cheeses, hummus and dip cups, and packaged olives. Packaged in a small plastic cup with a peel-off lid, it markets a quick hit of Mediterranean flavor for salads, grain bowls, snacks, and party platters. Shoppers reach for it during grocery runs that prioritize convenience—weekend brunches, picnic or game-day spreads, and quick weeknight dinners—when they want feta crumbled over greens, mixed into omelets, or scattered atop roasted vegetables. The brand leans into a Mediterranean, somewhat upscale everyday positioning: Athenos evokes Greek tradition and approachable authenticity aimed at health- and flavor-conscious consumers who value convenience—young professionals, families, and cooks trying to add simple global flavors. Label claims are modest: pasteurized, “traditional” styling and the use of a natural mold inhibitor are visible, creating a mild ‘natural’ halo; there’s no organic or kid-focused branding. In plain processing terms it’s a processed cheese product made from pasteurized part-skim milk with a few preservation and anti-caking additives. Sensory experience is tangy and salty with a crumbly yet creamy texture that breaks into flakes for sprinkling; the cup is convenient for a single recipe or snack, and rituals include opening the cup at the table, crumbling onto a salad or stirring into warm pasta. Nutritionally it’s a relatively small-calorie, sodium-forward cheese option (about 70 kcal, ~330 mg sodium per serving).