The International Dairy Federation estimates that France holds the title for the most cheese consumed in a year per capita, but Italy boasts a close second.
French cheeses are renowned worldwide for their quality, variety, and rich history. With over 400 distinct types of cheese produced across the country, France boasts the most extensive cheese-making tradition in the world.
The countries least affected by cheese consumption also have their ranking. We find China (0.1 kg per person), Mongolia (0.3 kg per person) and Zimbabwe (0.6 kg per person).
In the 2022 financial year, Australians consumed a total of 15.1 kilograms of cheese per capita.
The market analysis was conducted by Roy Morgan, Australia's best known and longest established market research company. The analysis compared data from 2016 to 2019. It found that Australia's cheese market is growing with over 15 million Australians now buying cheese, up from just over 13 million three years ago.
According to Reasearch and Markets, Australia produces over 160 different types of cheese, not surprisingly Cheddar is most popular.
Adelaide, South Australia
Adelaide has a rich dairying and cheese making history. In this area, you'll find dedicated cheesemongers offering a wide range of fromage delights. The South Australian capital hosts an annual cheese fest called Ferment the Festival to support Australian cheese.
“The term tasty is to describe the age, flavour and texture of cheddar cheese,” cheesemonger and co-owner of Ripe Cheese at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market, Hakim Halim, told news.com.au. “It has normally been aged for at least six months with a sharp flavour and crumbly texture.”
Australia is a small producer of milk but is the world's third largest dairy exporter as 50% of production is exported. The Australia's dairy industry is Australia's third largest rural industry, ranking behind wheat and beef, and has a gross value of $4 billion.
It's no secret some of the best cheese in the world comes from France, Switzerland and Italy.
According to Guinness World Records, Turkey has the largest per capita consumption of bread in the world as of 2000, with 199.6 kg (440 lb) per person; Turkey is followed in bread consumption by Serbia and Montenegro with 135 kg (297 lb 9.9 oz), and Bulgaria with 133.1 kg (293 lb 6.9 oz).
MOZZARELLA – THE WORLD's MOST POPULAR CHEESE.
Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano-Reggiano, Italy
Also known as the “King of Cheeses,” Parmigiano Reggiano has a long lineage stretching back hundreds of years.
The earliest evidence of cheesemaking in the archaeological record dates back to 5500 BCE and is found in what is now Kuyavia, Poland, where strainers coated with milk-fat molecules have been found. Cheesemaking may have begun independently of this by the pressing and salting of curdled milk to preserve it.
Beta-carotene is found in substantial amounts in some fresh plant food, like grass. So milk products from pasture-fed cows may have a higher concentration of this nutrient2,4,5. Another reason why New Zealand cows produce the some of the best milk in the world.
Milawa Gold. Ripened in the old butter factory at Milawa this can be the strongest and smelliest cheese in Australia, but also one of our finest.
β-carotene is present in high amounts in grass and clover. Because of this, the more grass the cows eat the more β-carotene ends up in the milk. And the more yellow the cheese will be!
Yarrawa by Pecora Dairy was Australia's first raw sheep's milk cheese. It is named after the indigenous word for Robertson's unique cool climate rainforest. Eight years in the making, Yarrawa is in a league of its own and has earned its mantle as Australia's most expensive cheese.
Tasmania was named the 'bogan capital of Australia' with Taswegians earning four spots in the final. On the island of Tasmania, half the population has literacy and/or numeracy difficulties, and the unemployment rate is higher than it is in mainland Australia.
Melbourne is Australia's culinary capital and has the numbers to prove it. Get the facts behind Victoria's love of all things food. Melbourne has more than 3,500 restaurants and serves up cuisines from more than 70 countries.
Saputo is the top dairy processor in Australia.
Through the Dairy Division (Australia), Saputo produces, markets and distributes in Australia and on the international market a variety of cheeses, butter and butter blends, milk and cream.
Australia is known for many things, including swathes of tropical beaches, marine reserves, Aboriginal culture, cute koalas, rolling wine country, and lush rainforests.