When some people think of cheese, they might think of it on a sandwich or paired with crackers. But when I think of it, I think of $100 million dollars!
The small scale and artisan cheese industry in Ontario is currently a $300 million category, and over the next decade, this number is expected to grow to $400 million. With the current market share of the Ontario artisan cheese industry being approximately $5 million, over the next 10 years there is obviously an opportunity to increase the production and distribution of artisan cheese to capture a larger share of the market.
So it is no joke! Cheese is big business, but big business in the sense that small scale and artisan cheese making has the potential to thrive here in our Artisan Cheese Region! Contact us today to learn more, and check-out the video below from a local news station.
Submitted by Artisan Cheese Region Ambassador Andrew Redden
If you’re one of the cheese making curious at Taste, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how.
Roll up your sleeves and join the Fifth Town cheese making team (Stephanie, Laura and Petra) for a demonstration on how to make Chevre or low fat cream cheese at home using store bought milk.
During this session you will learn about the steps involved in making simple cheeses; and how to choose cultures and rennet. Participants will receive a small cheese making starter kit including rennet tablet and culture pack plus instructions on how to make cheese at home, compliments of the Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Dairy.
11:30 am Cooking Demonstration Building HOW TO MAKE SIMPLE CHEESES IN YOUR DOWNTOWN CONDO!
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How to Start a Cheesemaking Business – Free Presentation
