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Castello
Danish cheesemaker known for creamy blues and aged Havarti since 1893.
- Founded
- 1893
- Founded by
- Rasmus Tholstrup
Making it since
1893
Their story
Castello traces back to Rasmus Tholstrup, a Danish cheese merchant who started the business in 1893. His son Henrik later bought a dairy in Sweden and grew the brand well beyond Denmark.
Castello is now part of Arla Foods, the Danish-Swedish dairy cooperative owned by its farmers, which brought the cheeses to North America.
How it's made
Castello makes a wide range of styles in Denmark, from soft-ripened and cream cheeses to semi-hard Havarti and blue cheeses. Milk comes through the Arla cooperative of dairy farmers.
Why we carry them
Castello's creamy blue is a gentle introduction for anyone nervous about blue cheese. We like it with pears, honey and a crisp cracker.
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