Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Blue Cheese Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size of blue cheese has significantly expanded recently. It is projected to increase from $1.52 billion in 2024 to $1.6 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%.
By 2029, the blue cheese market is expected to grow to a size of $1.96 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the blue cheese market are:
• The rise in convenience food consumption
• The growth of the convenience food sector
• Consumer preference for flavorful, premium, and easily prepared meals
• Use of blue cheese in ready meals, snacks, and gourmet products
The blue cheesemarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Gorgonzola, Castello Double Crème Blue, Roquefort, Stilton, Castello Traditional Danish Blue
2) By Texture: Hard Blue Cheese, Soft Blue Cheese
3) By Source: Sheep’s Milk, Cow’s Milk, Goat’s Milk
4) By Distribution Channel: Online Retail, Specialty Stores, Supermarket And Hypermarket, Other Distribution Channels
The key trends in the blue cheese market are:
• There is an industry-wide inclination towards the development of plant-based blue cheese alternatives.
• The market is seeing a rise in the incorporation of innovative food technologies in product development.
• Consumer preference for sustainable and dietary-specific options is shaping the blue cheese market's future.
• Blue cheese alternatives are emerging as a prominent product in both the foodservice and retail sectors.
Major players in the blue cheese market are:
• The Kroger Co.
• Groupe Lactalis S.A.
• Kraft Heinz Company
• Arla Foods Group
• Fonterra Co-operative Group
• Saputo Inc.
• Danish Crown
• Savencia SA
• Emmi Group
• Bel Group
• Sargento Foods Inc.
• Organic Valley
• Roth Cheese
• Carr Valley Cheese
• Maytag Dairy Farms
• Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company
• Climax Foods Inc.
• Castello
• AgCertain Industries Inc.
• Rogue Creamery
• La fromagerie Papillon
• Roquefort Societe
• Great Hill Dairy Inc.
• Vermont Shepherd LLC
North America was the largest region in the blue cheese market in 2024, and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period