APRIL 24, 2026
America's Cheese Revolution: How 42 Pounds Per Person Became the New Normal
Walk into any grocery store in Pagosa Springs, and you'll witness a quiet revolution happening in the dairy aisle. While milk sales have plummeted over the past two decades, cheese consumption has soared to historic heights. Americans now consume nearly 42 pounds of cheese per person annually, almost double what we ate in 1980. This isn't just a statistical blip; it represents a fundamental shift in how we eat, snack, and think about dairy.
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