As a farmer owned cooperative, Tillamook and Bandon Cheese Companies take pride in continuing the tradition of quality cheese making started a century ago. They believe it takes a purity of purpose to make cheese like Tillamook. That's why they've used the same great cheese recipe for over 100 years, and why they'll continue to use it in the future. Tillamook takes pride in producing superior cheese products. Their high quality supply of milk and commitment to traditional methods are the key elements in producing award winning cheese.
All milk is tested before entering the plant.
Milk surpassing the strictest standards is directed toward cheese making as soon as it is received. Annatto is a natural product extracted from the seeds of the Annatto trees grown in the tropics. The annatto is added to cheddar cheese in order to regulate the color variations that occur in cow's milk throughout the seasons. Tillamook Monterey Jack and White Extra Sharp Cheddar cheeses do not have added coloring. A vital step in the process of making cheese is the formation of curds.