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Artisan vs. Industrial Cheese

Albertina Roca
  |   January 16, 2015   |  

Artisan vs. Industrial Cheese

With the arrival of the industrial revolution, many of the cheese makers moved to the factories where their products had pasteurized milk and were made in an assembly line. For most of the 20th century, this was the way of production, until many farm produced cheeses became in use again. Although these two production methods make the same cheeses, in some particular cheeses, where the production method is more intricate and complex, there is a difference in both taste and texture.

Traditionally Produced Cheese or ‘artisanal’ cheese

Many prefer their cheese made from farmhouses due to the delicate and precious craftsmanship that goes into its production. The process tends to be lengthy and involved, and carefully monitored. The production is also more limited due to workmanship, so these artisan cheeses are harder to find…but well worth it. The farms or fromagerie tend to be very small, producing small quantities of high quality cheese, which are typically molded by hand. Typically, the cheese in unpasteurized, which preserved more of the original flavor of the milk. However, unpasteurized or “raw milk” cheeses are difficult to import due to FDA regulations in the United States, which require that such cheese be matured for 60 days to reduce the risk of contamination. (A great producer of raw milk cheese is Chantal Plasse who produces delicious products like Brie and Brillat Savarin).*

Industrially Produced Cheese or “Industriel” Cheese

The mechanization of the cheese industry created a market for mass-produced cheese, which made them easier to make and more available to the public. Contrary to popular opinion, industriel cheeses are not inferior to the artisan fromages; it basically depends on the producer itself, and the quality of their manufacturing process. Delice de Bourgogne*, an incredibly popular French cheese, is an industriel fromage that is remarkably creamy and smooth, and superior to many artisan cheeses. Industrially-produced cheeses are always pasteurized, therefore making them more readily available in the US.

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Albertina Roca

Copywriter & Certified Cheese Addict

Meet Albertina, a seasoned food writing wordsmith and marketing creative split between the sizzling vibes of Miami and the charming streets of Buenos Aires. With a solid 20 years in the traditional and digital advertising world for the gourmet food industry, she’s mastered the art of making words as mouthwatering as the dishes they describe. She’s proudly been part of the Gourmet Food Store family (and its brands) since its very beginnings, and what a fun, flavor-packed journey it has been!

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Albertina's journey in copywriting is marked by a passion for creativity and a knack for connecting with audiences. Her expertise spans SEO-driven content that boosts visibility, engaging social media strategies that spark conversations, persuasive advertising campaigns that captivate, and heartfelt storytelling that resonates deeply.

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With a diverse portfolio spanning numerous articles, blogs, and captivating content pieces, Albertina has left her mark on the industry. From informative guides to persuasive sales copy, her work not only informs but also inspires action.

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Her journey began at Rutgers College, where she studied in History and Political Science, with a minor in English Lit. She honed her craft at The Miami Ad School in South Beach, where creativity and copy collided under the South Florida Sun. From the neon streets of South Beach to the tango beats of Buenos Aires, her pen dances with the rhythm of whatever gastronomic tales she gets to write at the time.

Currently savoring life in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she’s bilingual in English and Spanish, an avid reader, and cheese addict.

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