WESTBY, Wis. — The only creamery still producing cottage cheese in Wisconsin, the Westby Co-op in Vernon County, announced a $14 million plan to increase production. Said J.D. Greenwall, president: “The business is growing. The business is booming. We can’t make enough cottage cheese in our plant or nationwide.” Plans include new refrigeration, 10,000-gallon cream tanks, and a 30,000-gallon milk silo. Greenwall said the upgrades also will cut production time. The co-op also produces sour cream and yogurt.
Booming demand. Analysts see $38.8 billion global growth through 2028 due to more cheese in trendy cuisines.