There’s a reason why Wisconsin is still considered “America’s Dairyland.”
In an announcement from Deli Market News, more than half of the nation’s specialty cheeses are created in Wisconsin.
Special varieties now make up about 28.3% of Wisconsin’s total cheese production, rising 7.6% over the previous year.
Wisconsin ranks number one in the U.S. for producing feta, parmesan, provolone, muenster, cheddar, and other American cheeses.
CEO of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Chad Vincent says, “This growth in specialty cheese isn’t just a statistic; it speaks to the culture of cheesemaking excellence that defines Wisconsin.”
Wisconsin produced over 3.6 billion pounds of cheese in 2024, or 25% of the nation’s supply.
