- The first cheese making company opened in the US in 1851.
- Cheese has over 1,800 varieties and makes for tasty pairings with other nutritious foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
- The average American consumes about 23 pounds of cheese every year. With cheese typically ranging from 6-8 grams of protein per ounce, 23 pounds is about 2,200–3,000 grams of protein!
- It takes about 10 pounds of milk to make 1 pound of cheese.
