Even against a backdrop of soaring grocery sales overall, the cheese category has managed to stand out during the pandemic: According to Statista, natural cheeses garnered a whopping $13 billion in retail sales in 2020 alone.
A number of factors have given cheese sales a boost in 2020; while the category has certainly ridden the coattails of booming grocery sales overall, quality cheeses have a special draw for customers seeking ways to enjoy the quality home-cooked comfort food they love.
