Sat 4 Nov 2006
- There are only 7 dairies throughout the word that are licensed to produce Stilton cheese.
- Stilton cheese can only be produced in three counties; these are Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Because the name Stilton is protected by law.
- In order to make a 17lb Stilton cheese it takes a whopping 136 pints of fresh milk.
- Over a one-year period there are over 1 million Stilton cheeses made.
- 10% of all Stilton cheese made is exported to over 40 countries throughout the world.
- Before leaving the dairy all cheese with the Stilton brand name receives a grade to ensure only the highest quality cheeses leave.