Cathedral City Cheddar facts for kids
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| Type | Cheddar Cheese |
|---|---|
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| Inception | 1995 |
| Manufacturer | Saputo Dairy UK |
| Available | Available |
| Current supplier | Saputo Dairy UK |
| Website | cathedralcity.co.uk |
Cathedral City is a very popular brand of Cheddar cheese made in the United Kingdom. It's known for its creamy taste and is one of the UK's favorite cheeses. The cheese is made by a company called Saputo Dairy UK in Cornwall, a county in England. The name and logo of Cathedral City are inspired by Wells Cathedral in Somerset.
The Story of Cathedral City Cheese
The Cathedral City cheese brand started in 1995. The first owners, Mendip Foods, were based in a place called Wells in Somerset. Wells is known as a "cathedral city" because it has a large, famous cathedral. This is where the brand got its name and logo.
Where the Cheese is Made
In July 1995, a company called Dairy Crest bought the brand. They moved where the cheese was made to Davidstow in Cornwall. Davidstow is a village, not a city, and it doesn't have a cathedral.
Later, in 2019, a bigger company named Saputo bought Dairy Crest. Today, Saputo Dairy UK makes Cathedral City cheese at the Davidstow Creamery. After it's made, the cheese is sent to a special center in Nuneaton to get ready for sale.
Spreading Around the World
Cathedral City cheese is very popular in the UK. In 2020, the brand officially started selling its cheese in other countries. You can now find Cathedral City cheese in places like Canada and the United States.
