National Cheese Day
January 20 is National Cheese Day in the United States. In honor of this occasion, here are a few cheese facts:
- The United States is the largest producer of cheese, making over 4 million metric tons annually.
- France is the largest exporter of cheese.
- Greece is the largest consumer of cheese.
- The consumption of cheese dates back to prehistoric times.
- There are over 1400 named cheeses; the US produces slightly over 200 varieties.
- Over one-third of the milk produced in the US is used to make cheese.
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