Tradition with a future: the fascinating world of cheesemaking

From fresh milk to cheese: this fascinating process still includes the same steps that it did hundreds of years ago; even if technology has been introduced in many areas. Discover the individual stages of cheese production, find out how you can make your own cheese and learn all about the cheese country of Switzerland, quality labels and creameries that are open to the public.

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Tradition with future

From fresh milk to the finished wheel: this is how Swiss cheese is made

Cheesemaking is a craft and one that requires plenty of expertise, along with great dexterity and precision. It is a craft in which many things are still done exactly as they were many…

Learn more
  • All cheese? Fascinating questions and answers
  • Welcome to Switzerland: the land of cheese
  • Swiss cheese production: a traditional and sustainable process
  • A look in the vat: Switzerland’s show dairies
  • The history of Cheese in Switzerland

Cheeses from Switzerland

  • Raclette Suisse®
    Raclette Suisse®
  • Le Gruyère AOP Classic
    Le Gruyère AOP Classic
  • Appenzeller® Silver Label
    Appenzeller® Silver Label
  • Sbrinz AOP
    Sbrinz AOP
  • Emmentaler AOP Classic
    Emmentaler AOP Classic
  • Tête de Moine AOP Classic
    Tête de Moine AOP Classic

Labels & quality marks

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  • Cheese with the Bud: organic from the field to the plate
  • “swissmilk green”: the new industry standard for sustainable Swiss milk
  • AOP and IGP: quality labels with character

Tips & Tricks

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  • Making use of leftovers
  • Making use of leftovers
  • The correct way to store Swiss cheese
  • The correct way to store Swiss cheese
  • How to cut and grate Swiss cheese perfectly.
  • How to cut and grate Swiss cheese perfectly.
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The production of Swiss cheese

From fresh milk to finished cheese: the production of Swiss cheese still involves the same steps as it did many hundreds of years ago, even though technology has made inroads in many areas.

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