Major Cheese Makers and Brands

Grocery cart in store

While almost everyone all over the world loves to eat cheese, there are some vastly different choices within this food category. There are various preferences from individual to individual, but the difference can also vary from country to country. This is probably one of the main reasons why the global cheese market … Read more

The Ins and Outs of American Cheese

Cheeseburger

One of the many things the United States has become known for globally over the years is the love for cheese, and it has been an essential part of our diets. Some of the best cheeses come from different parts of the world, but there’s something about American cheese that makes it … Read more

All Prov-alone Again

Provolone Dolce

Provolone is an Italian cheese from Southern Italy. In the present time, the major production of Provolone cheese happens in Po valley region, specifically in Lombardy and Veneto. It has a DOP designation granted by the European Union to ensure that it is produced under strict supervision using specific methods to guarantee … Read more

A Muenster of a Cheese

Muenster of a Cheese

Muenster cheese is a semi-soft cheese which has different variations such as French, German, and American. The American variation of the cheese is believed to be an imitation of the Alsatian washed-rind Munster cheese which was introduced by German immigrants. The name Muenster came from the French city of Munster in Alsace. … Read more

Roquefort: The King of Cheeses

The King of Cheeses

There are many kinds of blue cheeses being produced but Roquefort is considered as the most famous blue cheese in France. It is reported to be a favorite of Emperor Charlemagne and is also referred to as the cheese of kings and popes. Let us know more about the history of Roquefort … Read more

El Deliciosio Manchego

Manchego

Manchego is one of the most popular cheeses from Spain and it is made using sheep’s milk. It hails from the La Mancha region and it is one of the most-exported cheese from Spain to the United States. It is also often one of the first artisanal cheeses introduced to burgeoning cheese … Read more

The Ricotta Revolution

Ricotta dome on plate from the top

Ricotta is an Italian cheese that is made from cow, goat, sheep, or buffalo’s leftover whey. It is traditionally a by-product of creating other cheeses like mozzarella and provolone. It is a great cheese from people who have casein intolerance. It is also a dieter’s dream cheese because it is known to … Read more

The Aged Gorgonzola

Gorgonzola and a pear

Gorgonzola is known to be a very ancient cheese. In fact, it is one of the oldest blue-veined cheeses we have today, and it was being developed at just about the same time as Roquefort in France but only with a small scale. It is produced mainly in the northern Italian regions … Read more