How Has the Blue Cheese Market Size Evolved in Recent Years?
The blue cheese market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The blue cheese market has seen consistent growth in recent years. It will rise from $1.52 billion in 2024 to $1.61 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 6.1%.
This growth is attributed to the increasing rise of e-commerce, a growing vegan population, higher demand for artisanal and organic products, the rising popularity of cheese pairings, and a growing preference for cheese-based snacks.
What Is The Forecast For The Blue Cheese Market Size?
The blue cheese market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The blue cheese market is expected to grow strongly, reaching $2.03 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 5.9%.
This growth is driven by increasing allergies, a rise in plant-based foods, demand for nutrient-rich foods, growing convenience product demand, and the increasing need for protein-rich foods. Key trends include new flavors, convenient snacking options, plant-based blue cheese varieties, novel product iterations, and snacking innovations.
What Are The Essential Drivers Behind The Growth Of The Blue Cheese Market?
The growing consumption of convenience foods is set to drive the blue cheese market. Convenience foods, which are easy to prepare and often premium in nature, are increasingly featuring blue cheese. This trend is supported by the expanding demand for ready-to-eat meals and snacks. A report by Krungsri indicated that in 2022, the ready-to-eat food market had a sales volume of 482.4 thousand tons, valued at USD 2.0 billion, underscoring the growth of the sector.
How Is The Global Blue Cheese Market Divided Into Key Segments?
The blue cheese market 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
Subsegments:
1) By Gorgonzola: Gorgonzola Dolce (Sweet), Gorgonzola Piccante (Sharp)
2) By Castello Double Crème Blue: Mild Double Crème Blue, Rich Double Crème Blue
3) By Roquefort: Traditional Roquefort, Artisan Roquefort
4) By Stilton: Blue Stilton, White Stilton (Non-Blue Variant)
5) By Castello Traditional Danish Blue: Classic Danish Blue, Matured Danish Blue
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How Are New Trends Impacting The Size Of The Blue Cheese Market?
Companies in the blue cheese market are working on plant-based alternatives to meet the rising demand for dairy-free and vegan options. For example, in March 2023, Climax Foods, a US-based food tech company, launched Climax Blue, a plant-based blue cheese alternative. It mimics the flavor and texture of traditional blue cheese, using proprietary fermentation technology for both retail and foodservice sectors.
Who Are the Key Players In The Blue Cheese Market?
Major companies operating 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
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Blue Cheese Market?
North America was the largest region in the blue cheese market in 2023, and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the blue cheese market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
