12 Countries That Produce the Best Cheese in the World
In this piece, we will take a look at the 12 countries that produce the best cheese in the world. For more countries, head on over to 5 Countries That Produce the Best Cheese in the World.
Cheese is among the most popular, nutritious, and old foods available to mankind. While not a staple diet, it is still heavily consumed due to its high protein, mineral, calcium, and fat content. No one really knows when humanity started to make cheese, and the earliest recorded instance of the food is as old as 8,000 BC.
A research report from Fortune Business Insights states that the cheese industry was worth $120 billion in 2020, and from then until 2028 it will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.84% to sit at an estimated worth of $161 billion by the end of the forecast period. The firm divides the cheese industry into five primary categories. These are Cheddar, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Feta, and Others. Out of these, it believes that cheddar (which is made from bacteria that only produce lactic acid) will be the strongest growing variant due to its wide use by the food services sector. Alongside cheddar, the growth of Italian food in regions such as the United States will also boost the fortunes of Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, believes Fortune Business Insights. The research firm adds that Europe was the largest cheese market with a size of $51 billion, and North America will be the fastest growing region due to a shift towards sustainable foods. As cheese consumption rises worldwide, companies like Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC), Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) and Conagra Brands Inc (NYSE CAG) that produce or sell cheese at their stores are expected to profit from this segment of the food market.
12 Countries That Produce the Best Cheese in the World
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Our Methodology
We consulted data from the International Trade Center (ITC) to list the largest cheese exporters in the world since worldwide demand for their unique products is a relevant indicator of…
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