Cheesemaking in the United States is an inspired story of artisanship and excellence that dates back hundreds of years, representing the vast multicultural experiences brought to the country by immigrants.

Rogue Creamery is an organic artisan cheesemaker from Central Point, Ore., that specializes in producing blue cheese, cheddars and more. Websterville, Vt.-based Vermont Creamery is an artisan cheese company that specializes in fresh and aged goat cheeses, and fresh cow cheeses.

Arla Foods Ingredients, Basking Ridge, N.J., has developed a range of next-generation “recombining” solutions that will enable dairy companies to produce high-quality specialty cheeses without fresh milk.

Jarlsberg cheese, a Norseland Inc. brand, Darien, Conn., introduced Jarlsberg Minis at this year’s IDDBA show.

The Snowdonia Cheese Co.’s Welsh cheeses are now available in the United States through an exclusive partnership with Atalanta Corp.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Lincolnshire, Ill., launched seven new items at the Summer Fancy Food Show in June. Included in the new release was Joan of Arc’s new goat cheese trio.

New Yorker Rob Kaufelt and his Murray’s Cheese have arrived in California, marking the 100th mini shop to open in stores across the United States.