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

U.S. Profile: An Overview of cheese in the U.S.

U.S. Profile:Cheese Consumption-

1989 1994 1999 2004 20090

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25

30

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23.826.6

29.131.2 32.6

Per Capita Cheese Consumption: 1989-2009

Compiled by author from eatwisconsincheese.com

U.S. Profile: 10 Largest Cheese Producers:

1  United States  5,163, 564 Metric Tons2  Germany  2,047,453 Metric Tons3  France  1,942,375 Metric Tons4  Italy  1,133,756 Metric Tons5  Netherlands  746,263 Metric Tons6  Poland  651,316 Metric Tons7  Egypt  644,564 Metric Tons8  Russia  604,753 Metric Tons9  Argentina  580,375 Metric Tons

10  Canada  408,825 Metric Tons

Compiled by author from worldknowing.com

U.S. Profile:Cheese Production by

Variety-

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2.20%

7.40%

2.60%1.40%0.03% 11.10%

9.00%

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U.S. Cheese Production By Variety:

Cheddar Mozzarella Gouda Feta Blue/Gorg Hispanic Cream Cheese Swiss

Muenster Brick Other American Other Italian All Other

Compiled by author from eatwisconsincheese.com

U.S. Profile:Most Popular American

Cheeses-Baby Swiss Brick

Buffalo Mozzarell

aBlue

MarbleCheese Curds

Colby Colby Jack

Cream Cheese Farmer Hoop

Maytag Blue

Monterey Jack Muenster Pepper

Jack String

Swiss Cheddar Caprizella Humboldt Fog

Compiled by author from ranker.com

U.S. Profile: Artisan Cheese Bucket List-

Burnett Dairy Co-Op’s Alpha Morning Sun Cheese with Rosemary, WI

Laura Chenel’s Ash Ripened Taupinière Chèvre, CA

The Caveman Blue by Rogue Creamery, OR

The Winnimere by Jasper Hill Farms, VT

Bellavitano Merlot by Sartori Cheese Company, WI

Compiled by author from crushbrew.com

Top 5 American Cheeses To Experience:

U.S. Regions:A summary of cheese producing regions in the U.S.

U.S. Regions: Wisconsin-

Produces more than 600 varieties of cheese

More than 25% of all cheese made in the U.S. is produced from this state

Produces some of the best cheese in the world due to the grass the cows eat

Specialty is Colby- originated from this state

U.S. Regions: Wisconsin- Award Winning

Wisconsin Cheese wins more awards that any other state or nation

13 out of 17 "U.S. Champion" awards have been won by Wisconsin cheesemakers at the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest since it began in 1981

At the 2014 World Championship Cheese Contest Wisconsin cheesemakers earned 39% of all awards presented

Switzerland, the nearest competitor, won 21 awards

U.S. Regions: California-

Produces more than 250 varieties of cheese

Top producers of Monterey jack- originated form this state

California produces over 130 million lbs. of Hispanic-style cheeses every year, making it the largest producer in the U.S.

U.S. Regions: California-

Cheddar15%

Monterey Jack11%

Hispanic5%

Other9%

Mozzarella59%

2014 California Cheese Production:

Compiled by authors from www.californiadairypressroom.com

U.S. Regions: Vermont-

Produces over 150 different varieties of cheese

Annual sale of Vermont cheese reaches over $650 million

The state with the highest number of cheese makers per capita

Cheese makers are using milk sourced from sheep, goats, and water buffalo to make their cheese

U.S. Regions: Pacific Northwest-

This region is nationally and internationally recognized for their artisan, farmstead and specialty cheeses

Cheeses are a true expression of the local terroir- the natural environment in which the cattle, sheep, or goats are raised and the cheese is produced

U.S. Regions: Pacific Northwest- Oregon

Oregon:

The majority of the artisan cheeses are being produced using goat milk along with mixed-milk verieties

Most creameries are small scale and don’t sell their product outside of the state

In 2007, Oregon cheeses won 22 awards at the American Cheese Society's Annual Cheese Competition

U.S. Regions: Pacific Northwest-

WashingtonWashington:

Known for their farmstead cheese

Many small dairy farms are turning to farmstead Cheesemaking to boost profits

U.S. Regions: Pacific Northwest- Idaho

Idaho:

Mainly large production plants with only a handful small scale producers

Idaho is the 3rd largest milk producing state and about 93-95% of the state’s milk production volume goes toward cheese manufacturing

Industry growth is slowing down due to state’s yogurt industry that yields a better ROI

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