Ilchester Cheese Company facts for kids
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Trade name
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Ilchester Cheese Company |
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Formerly
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Ilchester Cheese Company Ltd |
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| Industry | Cheese |
| Founded | 1962 |
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Ilchester, Somerset
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| Parent | TINE SA |
The Ilchester Cheese Company is a special company in Ilchester, Somerset, England. They are famous for making unique blended cheeses. These cheeses are made by mixing different types of cheese with other yummy ingredients. The Ilchester brands are part of Norseland. Norseland is a company owned by Tine SA, a big dairy company from Norway.
How Ilchester Cheese Started
The Ilchester Cheese Company began in 1962. A hotel owner named Ken Seaton lived in Ilchester, Somerset, England. He had a clever idea. Ken tried mixing cheese with things like chives, a type of beer, and different spices. This new way of making cheese was a big hit! Soon, the Ilchester Cheese Company started making and selling these special blended cheeses.
What Kinds of Cheese They Make
The Ilchester Cheese Company does not make cheese from the very beginning. Instead, they are experts at blending. They take different British cheeses and mix them with other ingredients. These can be things like beer or fruit.
One of their most famous cheeses is Applewood. This cheese is a smoke-flavoured Cheddar cheese. It tastes a bit smoky and is very popular. Another well-known cheese is Five Counties. This is a special cheese with five layers. Each layer is a different type of English cheese.
The company also makes cheeses that are suitable for vegans. These are made without any dairy products.
