In 1933, a small creamery opened its doors in Southern Oregon, creating jobs and supporting small farms in the Rogue River Valley in the midst of the Great Depression. That company, Rogue Creamery, has since become an iconic Oregon brand and international success. It has garnered dozens of prestigious awards and accolades, including the world’s top honor in cheesemaking: World Champion at the 2019/20 World Cheese Awards - a first for an American cheesemaker.
In the past nine months, the number of specialty cheese shops in Rhode Island has doubled, and at least two more will open this summer. Here are some of Rhode Island’s specialty cheese shops.