Murray's Cheese Debuts Exclusive Cave Aged Collection at Harris Teeter

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Murray's Cheese, a banner within Kroger (NYSE: KR), is debuting its exclusive Cave Aged cheese collection at five Murray's Cheese kiosks inside Harris Teeter stores in the Charlotte, North Carolina area starting fall 2026. The small-batch cheeses are affinaged in Murray's NYC state-of-the-art caves, using time-honored techniques on wheels sourced from leading creameries. Several of the cave-aged varieties available at Harris Teeter received honors at the 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards. Harris Teeter is also hosting Perfect Pairing tasting events on August 27 at five Charlotte-area locations to showcase the new offerings.

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Small Batch Cheeses Aged in Murrays Caves Now Available in Select Charlotte Stores

MATTHEWS, N.C., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Murray's Cheese is bringing its celebrated cave aged collection to Charlotte for the first time. This fall, Murray's Cave Aged Cheeses will debut at five Murray's Cheese kiosks inside Harris Teeter stores, marking the first time the unique small-batch collection has been available in the Charlotte area.

Murray's NYC state-of-the-art cheese caves are where their expert team ages and ripens cheeses – a process known as affinage. Starting with unmatured wheels sourced from the world's best creameries, the caves team uses time-honored techniques to develop the taste, texture and rind of each cheese in the ideal temperature and humidity setting. 

Five of Murray's cave-aged cheeses, available at Harris Teeter, created in collaboration with distinguished cheesemakers and proprietarily aged in Murray's cheese caves, received honors at the 2026 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition Awards, one of the most respected and competitive accolades in American artisan cheese. Murray's Cave Aged assortment represents the pinnacle of cheese artistry, imagination and technique

"Our cheese caves allow us to experiment with flavor and be endlessly curious about cheese, and we are thrilled to bring exclusive new offerings to cheese lovers at Harris Teeter," says Nick Tranchina, President of Murray's Cheese. "With cheeses crafted by some of the finest cheesemakers in the U.S. and finished by our dedicated team, we hope to introduce customers to their new favorite cheese." 

The initial launch of Murray's Cave Aged cheese collection in Harris Teeter includes: 

• Murray's Cave Aged Reserve Cornelia, a buttery cow's milk wheel with rich, toasty notes.
• Murray's Cave Aged Reserve Barnstorm Blue, a unique raw milk washed rind blue that's crumbly, salty and bold.
• Murray's Cave Aged Reserve Hudson Flower, an herb and flower-coated wheel with a cheesecake-like texture.
• Murray's Cave Aged Mini Greensward, a spruce-wrapped wheel washed in cider for a woodsy flavor and luscious texture.
• Murray's Cave Aged Original Stockinghall Cheddar, a clothbound cheddar named Best Cheddar and Best American Cheese at the World Cheese Awards. 
• Murray's Cave Aged Reserve Carpenter's Wheel, a sweet and nutty Alpine-style goat cheese with a decorative rind.

Murray's cheese kiosk at Harris Teeter brings people together through a welcoming, community-focused experience centered around great food and shared discovery. Regular tasting events, ranging from Parmesan wheel cracking's to cozy fondue samplings, invite guests to connect, learn, and explore new flavors side by side. Every day, knowledgeable cheesemongers offer a guided, people-first shopping experience, taking the time to listen, share stories behind the cheeses, and help each customer find something they'll truly enjoy.

Harris Teeter will be hosting Perfect Pairing events on August 27 at the following locations. These signature events give customers an opportunity for tasting creative pairings and shopping our new offerings as well as a chance to speak directly to our Affineur.

Morrocroft Village, 4-7 p.m.
6701 Carnegie Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28211

Stonecrest, 4-7 p.m.
7852 Rea Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277

Rea Farms, 5-8 p.m.
11135 Golf Links Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277

Ballantyne Commons East, 5-8 p.m.
15007 John J. Delaney Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277

Cureton Town Center, 5-8 p.m.
8157 Kensington Dr
Waxhaw, NC 28173

About Murray's Cheese: Murray's Cheese is a beloved mainstay in New York City that has evolved into a world-renowned specialty food destination that makes, sources, sells and serves exceptional cheese. Murray's operates two NYC retail shops and a robust e-commerce program with gifts, monthly clubs and cheeses aged in their cheese caves. Cheese experts also host tasting classes and events, and the company supplies some of the country's most beloved restaurants with cheese. Murray's joined the Kroger family in 2017 and their experts guide customers through a joyful shopping experience within 1,200+ stores throughout the country. Follow along at @murrayscheese and www.murrayscheese.com.

About Harris Teeter: For more than 60 years, Harris Teeter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), has enriched lives – one meal, one family, one associate and one community at a time. Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, Harris Teeter employs 36,000 valued associates across more than 250 stores and 85 fuel centers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and the District of Columbia.

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FAQ

What is Murray's Cave Aged cheese collection launching at Harris Teeter for Kroger (KR)?

Murray's Cave Aged collection is a line of small-batch cheeses matured in Murray's NYC cheese caves. According to Murray's Cheese, expert affineurs age unmatured wheels from top creameries to develop distinctive flavors, textures, and rinds for Harris Teeter shoppers.

Which Murray's Cave Aged cheeses are available at Harris Teeter stores linked to Kroger (KR)?

Harris Teeter offers several Murray's Cave Aged cheeses, including Reserve Cornelia, Reserve Barnstorm Blue, Reserve Hudson Flower, Mini Greensward, Original Stockinghall Cheddar, and Reserve Carpenter's Wheel. According to Murray's Cheese, these varieties highlight diverse milk types, textures, and flavor profiles.

When will Murray's Cave Aged cheeses first be available in Charlotte Harris Teeter locations for KR customers?

Murray's Cave Aged cheeses will debut in select Charlotte Harris Teeter stores in fall 2026. According to Murray's Cheese, the collection will be sold at five Murray's Cheese kiosks, marking its first availability in the Charlotte area.

Did Murray's Cave Aged cheeses at Harris Teeter win any awards before the 2026 launch for Kroger (KR)?

Yes, five Murray's cave-aged cheeses available at Harris Teeter received honors at the 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition Awards. According to Murray's Cheese, this competition is considered one of the top artisan cheese awards in the United States.

What Perfect Pairing events is Harris Teeter hosting on August 27, 2026, for Murray's Cave Aged cheeses (KR)?

On August 27, Harris Teeter is hosting Perfect Pairing events at five Charlotte-area stores. According to Murray's Cheese, events run between 4-8 p.m., offering tastings, shopping of new offerings, and opportunities to speak directly with an affineur.

Which Harris Teeter locations in the Charlotte area feature the Murray's Cheese Perfect Pairing events for KR shoppers?

Events take place at Morrocroft Village, Stonecrest, Rea Farms, Ballantyne Commons East, and Cureton Town Center. According to Murray's Cheese, these locations offer tasting sessions plus direct interaction with cheese experts on August 27.