Cathedral City Cheddar facts for kids
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| Type | Cheddar cheese |
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| Manufacturer | Saputo Dairy UK |
| Available | Available |
| Current supplier | Saputo Dairy UK |
| Slogan | "The Nation's Favourite" |
| Website | cathedralcity.co.uk |
Cathedral City is a popular brand of Cheddar cheese made in the United Kingdom. It is produced by a company called Saputo Dairy UK. The name and logo for Cathedral City cheese are inspired by Wells Cathedral, a famous church building located in Somerset, England.
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The Story of Cathedral City Cheese
How Cathedral City Started
The company that first owned the Cathedral City brand was called Mendip Foods. They were located in the historic town of Wells in Somerset. Wells is known for its beautiful cathedral.
Where the Cheese is Made Now
In July 1995, a company called Dairy Crest bought the Cathedral City brand. They moved where the cheese was made to a place called Davidstow in Cornwall. Even though Davidstow does not have a cathedral or "city status," it became the new home for making this cheese.
Later, in 2019, a larger company named Saputo bought Dairy Crest. This means Saputo now owns the Cathedral City brand. As of August 2025, the cheese is still made at the Davidstow Creamery. It is then sent to a special center in Nuneaton to finish ripening.
Cathedral City Goes Global
In 2020, Cathedral City cheese became available in new countries. It was officially launched in both Canada and the United States. This allowed more people around the world to enjoy this British cheese.
