The top cheese-producing state saw growth in the specialty cheese markets. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says Wisconsin continued to produce the most cheese in 2022 making 25% of U.S. cheese. Specialty cheeses accounted for 26% of the state’s total production, and that was 51 million more pounds of specialty cheese than Wisconsin made in 2021.
Asiago, Hispanic, and Parmesan wheel production grew 14% each last year. There was also a 5% increase in Gorgonzola production and a 4% rise in Cheddar production.
