Suggestions For The Marketing of Cottage Cheese

1919

United States Department of Agriculture Circular Number 1

National Agricultural Library

Cottage Cheese is rapidly becoming a popular addition to the dishes served in many households. At present, however, methods of marketing it which make it possible for consumers to obtain it in a desirable condition have not been well developed in many markets. This may be due primarily to the somewhat irregular demand and the low cost at which distributors have been obliged to sell it. A good quality of cottage cheese, however, when sold in suitable packages at a reasonable price, will be used by practically all classes of consumers during all seasons of the year.

Although unlike butter in general characteristics, cottage cheese may be merchandised in much the same manner. It should be placed in a container that will not only protect it from contamination but will also aid in preserving its qualities for a reasonable period.

The more commonly used types of packages for retailing cottage cheese are the parchment paper wrapper, tinfoil wrapper, paper oyster pails, butter cartons, fiber board packages, and glass or earthenware jars. (See fig. 1.) The more desirable types of containers are those which are practically air tight, as they protect the cheese from contamination, and keep it in satisfactory condition until used.

U.S. Department of Agriculture