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Permeate, or cheese whey, is a valuable by-product created during cheese-making, as the liquid is separated from the solids during cheese production.

For the first time, Tillamook's "Predict the Yum" Trends Taskforce presents five predictions.

The 2024 Cheese Trends report highlights five distinct consumer behaviors.

More cheese, please… In several cases, consumers are buying more. Natural cheese sales total $17.5B, with natural cheese chunks and shredded dominating the market with dollar and unit sales gains. 

With some 2,500 employees and annual net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods has been a family-owned cheese processor for 70 years. 

In celebration of the holidays, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) released its second collaboration with cheese shop Lady & Larder – the California Cheese Wreath Kit, a collection of Real California cheeses, dried fruit, nuts, crackers, and other items used to create an edible arrangement for seasonal gatherings and gift giving.

Per capita consumption of all dairy products reached 653 pounds per person in 2022, 63 pounds above the historical average dating back to 1975.

In the spirit of giving, for each kit ordered a donation of $20 will be made to provide fluid milk to Feeding America food banks in California in support of families in need.

Prairie Farms won more awards than any other company competing in the contest, the company stated. 

The cheese is typically melted using a special heater and served as part of a dish by the same name.