Wisconsin specialty cheese production up 1%

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Wisconsin specialty cheese production up 1%

With 25% of the nation’s total cheese production, Wisconsin maintained its ranking as the nation’s top cheese-producing state in 2023. At 942 million pounds, specialty cheese accounted for 27% of Wisconsin’s total cheese production. This was an increase of 13.7 million pounds from 2022. Ninety-four of the state’s 117 cheese plants manufactured at least one type of specialty cheese during 2023. Wisconsin cheesemakers are known for offering a vari…