The Cheese Industry in The

U.S.An overview of some of the factors of the industry. From the

history, trading, regulations to market overviews.

Table Of Content: Title: Page Number: History of Cheese 2Cheese Overview 9Cheesemaking Process 35Cheese Brands 55Storage & Serving Tips 73Cheese & Wine Parings 83U.S. Profile 100U.S. Regions 106State Profiles 120Federal Regulations 157State Regulations 170Regulations: Importing Process 179Trading 194Consumers 209Market Overview 233Trends 248Investor Outlook 260Future Outlook 271Workcited 281

State Profiles:A look at the top U.S cheese producing states.

State Profiles: Top Cheese Producing

States-Wisconsi

nCalifornia

Idaho

New Mexico

New York

Minnesota

Compiled by author from cheesereporter.com

Top 5 States Cheese Production

Wisconsin California Idaho New York New Mexico0

500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000

3,000,000 2,855,681

2,312,895

871,640 751,280 661,293

Production in Thousand lbs. in 2013:

Compiled by author from statista.com

State Profiles:Wisconsin- 2013 Industry

RankCheese Product

Wisconsin Production % of U.S. Rank Among

StatesAmerican Varieties 837,525,000 lbs. 19.0% 1

Cheddar 567,814,000 lbs. 17.8% 1Italian Varieties 1,422,200,000 lbs. 30% 2

Mozzarella 960,481,000 lbs. 26% 2Provolone 188,661,000 lbs. 52.4% 1Parmesan 121,729,000 lbs. 38.1% 1Romano 25,658,000 lbs. 57% 1Muenster 52,982,000 lbs. 32.5% 1

Brick 3,049,000 lbs. 31.8% 1Limburger 544,000 lbs. 100% 1

Compiled by author from wmmb.com

State Profiles:Wisconsin- Statistics

90% of Wisconsin’s milk is made into cheese

90% of that cheese is

sold outside of the state

Total Wisconsin

cheese production

2,891,422,000 lbs

Total Wisconsin specialty cheese

production (2013)

640,188,000 lbs

Total Wisconsin Cheddar cheese

production 564,653,000

lbs

Compiled by author from wmmb.com

State Profiles:Wisconsin- Cheese Facts

Know as the cheese state

1885 Colby Cheese was invented in Colby, Wisconsin

Brick Cheese was first made by Wisconsin cheesemaker John Jossi

Wisconsin cheesemakers have won 59% of all awards presented at the United States Championship Cheese Contest

State Profiles:Wisconsin- Cheese

Traditions Today, 3rd and 4th generation cheesemakers are continuing old-world

traditions and setting new standards in cheesemaking, craftsmanship and artistry

Wisconsin has 1,200 cheesemakers

The 1st state to grade cheese for quality and the only state with a training program to help cheesemakers become masters in the craft

Image from google.com

State Profiles: California- 2nd in Cheese

Production Recorded a total cheese production of 2.42 billion lbs. in 2014

44% of all milk production in 2013 year went into cheese production

Many of the 250 different varieties produced in the state are specialty cheeses

State Profiles: California- Cheese

Milestones

1882 Monterey Jack, a California Original, is Born

1864 California produces biggest block of cheddar 21,800 lbs.

1857 California Begins Commercial Cheese Production

1800 California Exports First Cheese

1769 Cheesemaking Introduced to California

2006 California Cheese Production Reaches 2.21 Billion lbs.

1984 Real California Cheese Seal Created

1920s Greek Immigrants Develop Teleme, Another California Original

1915 Dry Jack Created

1897 California Regulates Cheese Quality Standards/Begins Issuing

Brand Names

Compiled by author from californiadairypressroom.com

State Profiles: California- Hispanic-style Cheeses

Compiled by author from californiadairypressroom.com images from google.com

Oaxaca: Mild, Semi-firm,

similar to Mozzarell

a

Panela: Mild, firm,

similar to dry

pressed ricottea

Queso Fresco: Mild,

crumbled onto

salads

Requeson: Mild, semi-sweet

used for desserts

Cotija: Salty-

pungent, semi-firm sprinkled

over cooked dishes

Manchego:

Mellow-nutty, melts well,

eaten in sandwich

es

California Is The Largest Producer Of

Hispanic-style

Cheese:

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State Profiles: Idaho- 3rd in Cheese Production

Idaho is the 3rd largest producer of natural and processed cheese in the U.S.

Produced 842 thousand lbs. of cheese in 2011

Idaho one of the top 5 largest manufacturers of Natural Cheese

Idaho set a record in 2010 with 840.6 million lbs. of cheese produced

State Profiles: New York- 4th Cheese

Production The 1st cheese factory was formed

and led by Jesse Williams in 1851

The 1st group of dairymen

assembled at a courthouse in Rome in 1864

In 1865 the American

Dairyman’s Association was

formed and continues even

now

In 1943 cheddar manufacturers met in Lowvill and re-establish the New York State Cheese

Manufacturers Association

Since 1971 the Association has

had a presence at Cornell University

to serve as scientific &

technical advisors

Compiled by author from nass.usda.org

State Profiles: New York- Cheese

Production 2014

Total cheese production in New York was 785 million lbs. in 2014

Italian varieties totaled 369 million lbs.

Mozzarella accounted for 55% of the production

Compiled by author from nass.usda.org image from google.com

State Profiles: New York- Farmstead

Cheesemakers The new urban cheesemakers have been showing up in both large

and small towns

Some of the new creameries have expanded to include several types of cheese such as washed-rind, alpine and mold-ripened

State Profiles: New York- Muranda Cheese Company

Cheddar: Crazy Charlie Cheddar, Roasted Garlic Cheddar, Fiesta Cheddar, Checkerboard Cheddar, Scallion Onion Cheddar, Mature British Cheddar

Gouda: Gotcha Gouda, Smoked Gouda

Blue: Muranda Blue Cheese

Blends: Bel Ceillo, Red Buddy, ‘Dilly Girl’ Dill and Garlic, Colby

Compiled by author from murandacheese.com images from google.com

Notable Cheeses

State Profiles:New Mexico- 5th Cheese

Production New Mexico’s 2014 cheese production was a record 758.7 million lbs.

New Mexico’s cheese production has roughly quadrupled since 1997

New Mexico’s long history of home cheese production goes back to the Spanish introduction of La Mancha dairy goats in the early Colonial period 1607-1776

State Profiles:New Mexico- Cheese Production

2009 2010 2011 2012 20130

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

800,000

New Mexico Total Cheese Production:

Year

Compiled by author from nmda.nmsu.edu

State Profiles:New Mexico- Southwest Cheese

American

Cheddar

Monterey Jack

ColbyColby Jack

Pepper Jack

Asadaro

Compiled by author from nmda.nmsu.edu

New Mexico Large Cheese

Producer- Types

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