Dairy

While yield is a key consideration driving rennet choice, there are other considerations. Your choice of rennet also influences the texture and functionality of your cheese, as well as whey quality. And you need a product that matches your end market requirements. This article compares various rennet types across all these parameters.

An integrated approach to proteolysis control right across the cheesemaking process helps to reduce bitterness in aged cheese.

Pasta filata accounts for approximately 22% of global cheese production. At 5.6 million tonnes produced annually and a projected annual growth of 2% to 4% by 2030, this expanding market presents a clear opportunity for cheesemakers who can meet the rising demand.

As in all cheese segments, taste is king and the primary consumption driver in white-brined cheeses like Feta. Their salty, tangy flavors have made white-brined cheeses a staple in salads and cooking, and their global popularity is rising.

To prevent bacteriophage in cheesemaking, your culture management needs to excel on six critical points.

Our 2025 global cheese consumer study set out to decode how consumers actually navigate the cheese category. It combines ethnographic research across multiple countries with a large-scale survey of more than 9,000 respondents across key global markets. What emerges is a category with universal appeal, yet critical knowledge gaps.

Our proprietary food service cheese study offers a directional snapshot of how U.S. food service operators think about cheese today — and where they believe it can create future value. Based on research carried out in May and June of 2025, the study is built on 15 telephone interviews with key decision-makers across food service establishments. These include ten quick-service restaurants, four fast casual operators, and one healthier-focused concept. On average, 60% of products sold on these menus include cheese.

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