This document provides an overview of the U.S. cheese industry, including its history, production processes, regulations, markets, and trends. It examines the top five cheese producing states - Wisconsin, California, Idaho, New York, and New Mexico - and provides details on their production statistics and profiles. The state profiles give information on popular cheese varieties, production levels, and industry organizations for each state. The document concludes with a works cited page listing sources of information.

1. 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.

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

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

4. State Profiles:
Top Cheese Producing States-
Wisconsin
California
Idaho
New
Mexico
New York
Minnesota
Compiled by author from cheesereporter.com

5. Top 5 States Cheese Production
2,855,681
2,312,895
871,640
751,280
661,293
0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
Wisconsin California Idaho New York New Mexico
Production in Thousand lbs. in 2013:
Compiled by author from statista.com

6. State Profiles:
Wisconsin- 2013 Industry Rank
Cheese Product Wisconsin Production % of U.S. Rank Among States
American Varieties 837,525,000 lbs. 19.0% 1
Cheddar 567,814,000 lbs. 17.8% 1
Italian Varieties 1,422,200,000 lbs. 30% 2
Mozzarella 960,481,000 lbs. 26% 2
Provolone 188,661,000 lbs. 52.4% 1
Parmesan 121,729,000 lbs. 38.1% 1
Romano 25,658,000 lbs. 57% 1
Muenster 52,982,000 lbs. 32.5% 1
Brick 3,049,000 lbs. 31.8% 1
Limburger 544,000 lbs. 100% 1
Compiled by author from wmmb.com

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. State Profiles:
California- Hispanic-style Cheeses
Compiled by author from californiadairypressroom.com images from google.com
Oaxaca:
Mild, Semi-
firm,
similar to
Mozzarella
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
sandwiches
California Is
The Largest
Producer Of
Hispanic-style
Cheese:

13. 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
Image from google.com

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. State Profiles:
New Mexico- Cheese Production
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
New Mexico Total Cheese Production:
Year
Compiled by author from nmda.nmsu.edu

20. State Profiles:
New Mexico- Southwest Cheese
American
Cheddar
Monterey
Jack
Colby
Colby
Jack
Pepper
Jack
Asadaro
Compiled by author from nmda.nmsu.edu
New Mexico
Large Cheese
Producer- Types

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