A country with 1.4 billion mouths to feed is on a trajectory to become the world's No. 1 cheese importer, presenting a huge opportunity for U.S. dairy exporters. 

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U.S. cheese shipments to China, South Korea, Mexico and Japan have soared and the broader outlook looks promising as the world's growing love affair with cheese continues.

Demand trends suggest solid cheese trade numbers could be in the cards for some time to come.

USDEC projects an additional 100,000 tons of pizza cheese exports per year through 2020. Are U.S. cheesemakers poised to take advantage?

Fresh off a win at the World Championship Cheese Contest, the United States has rightfully earned its place among the best cheese-making countries in the world. 

U.S. cheese exports tripled over a seven-year period. Despite a decline in 2015, USDEC research forecasts a continuing opportunity.

With young Koreans craving cheese, restaurants and food companies are serving up cheesier offerings, presenting a growing opportunity for U.S. dairy exporters.

U.S. cheese exports have increased 688% since 2000.

Demand for dairy is surging but competition from the EU and New Zealand is keen.

After more than 30 years, EU milk quota limits end today.

Members meet decision makers in Middle East/North Africa market.

Young, middle-class Vietnamese are driving foodservice growth and demand for cheese.

A temporary downturn is causing some to wonder.

Letter challenges EU efforts to restrict how U.S. companies market cheese.

Soon-to-be-released report from USDEC details the escalation of Chinese cheese imports and consumption in recent years.

Radio interview with USDEC's Al Levitt tells the story, along with what's needed to stay No. 1.

In a statement, USDEC and others express concern that Canada is working to limit access for highly competitive U.S. products.

U.S dairy export value to Central America rose 2 percent in 2013 to $138 million.

Top chefs from the Middle East taste-tested U.S. cheese at a recent event. They were impressed.

Cheddar for processing is a huge opportunity, but it requires learning customers’ needs and manufacturing specifications.