Consumers love their cheese and are clear about what they want. It has to be easy to eat, portable, available in a variety of flavors and all-natural. These are the dominant themes from almost every cheese processor we spoke with. Convenience, flavor innovation, authenticity and freshness are key factors that will drive consumer cheese purchases, according to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Madison.
The Latin American cheese market is growing. It’s important for cheesemakers to know the three distinct styles: fresh, melting and grating of these unique cheeses.
Latin American cheese production in the United States has seen substantial growth over the last decade. Driven by the increase in the Hispanic population in the United States, which is now over 55 million, as well as increased consumer interest in specialty cheese, production has increased from around 167 million pounds 10 years ago to around 254 million pounds in 2015.
Exporter of British cheeses, Somerdale International, Wellington, Somerset, England, launched the first, fully accredited, non-GMO British cheese in the United States, according to the company.