Castello cheeses

Castello is a celebrated cheese brand from Arla Foods amba, a Danish agricultural marketing cooperative. They offer a diverse range of cheeses worldwide, including semi-soft, semi-hard, blue cheeses, and cream cheeses. In Europe, Castello is renowned for its soft-ripened cheeses, organic brie, semi-hard varieties, blue cheeses, and cream cheeses. In North America, their selection includes camembert, brie, and an array of blue cheese varieties such as Noble Blue Cheese and Extra Danish Creamy Blue.

The story of Castello began in 1893 when Rasmus Tholstrup founded it in Denmark. The brand grew substantially over the years, with Henrik Tholstrup introducing cherished cheeses like Bianco and Castello. Eventually, Arla Foods acquired Castello, facilitating its expansion into the North American market. In the 1960s, Castello began producing its renowned blue cheeses through a meticulous process involving salting, molding, ripening, washing, and aging to achieve their distinct flavor and texture.

Castello has earned numerous accolades for its cheeses from esteemed organizations such as the American Culinary Institute and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers World Championship Contest. Their blue cheeses, particularly the Rosenborg line, have been lauded for their superior taste and quality in various competitions over the years.

With its rich history, commitment to quality, and innovative cheese-making techniques, Castello has firmly established itself as a leading name in the global cheese market.