Every other year, the American Cheese Society surveys cheesemakers to “gain an understanding of the current state of the U.S. artisan and specialty cheese industry." The responses help the organization “identify trends and guide benchmarking, policy recommendations, and advocacy for the cheese industry."    

What did the findings from the 2020 survey—conducted early in the COVID-19 pandemic—reveal about how everyone who works with cheese should be evolving with the industry moving forward? Download our infographic to dig into the data.

If there’s one thing that people can agree on, it’s cheese. In fact, the average American eats 39 pounds of cheese a year. 

Holiday celebrations will look and feel different for most people this year due to the pandemic and evolving restrictions in many U.S. states and around the world. Smaller family gatherings, fewer (if any) restaurant buffets and other eating-related adjustments won’t stop people from enjoying their favorite traditional holiday foods—including macaroni and cheese, gratins and other rich, satisfying dishes—however.

Tart, salty, and pleasantly mild, goat cheese is a winning addition in recipes across the culinary spectrum—from appetizers (like these tamales with pulled smoked chicken) to dessert (Fig and balsamic ice cream, anyone?).