Crémerie Juraflore is a renowned cheesemaking establishment located in Poligny, at the heart of the Jura region in France. Founded in 1907, it is part of Fromageries Arnaud, a family-owned company that has upheld the tradition of producing and aging authentic French cheeses for over a century. The company is especially known for its Comté cheese, crafted from raw milk sourced from cows grazing on the lush pastures of the Jura. This cheese is then matured in the unique environment of Fort des Rousses, a former military fortress now transformed into an impressive network of cheese-aging cellars. At their shop in Poligny, visitors can explore a wide selection of cheeses aged anywhere from 5 to 36 months, along with other regional specialties such as cured meats, honey, and local beverages. Crémerie Juraflore is widely respected for its dedication to quality and its commitment to preserving traditional cheesemaking methods.
Fruitière du Pays Grandvallier is an agricultural cooperative located in Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux, at the heart of the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park. This cooperative unites 14 members (26 farmers) who collectively gather and process milk into traditional Jura cheeses such as Comté AOP, Morbier AOP, Raclette, and Tomme du Grandvaux. Annually, they process about 6 million liters of milk, of which 91% is dedicated to producing Comté cheese, while the remainder is used for other cheeses. A significant portion of the products is sold to affineurs during the first month after production, while the rest is aged in their own cellars and sold directly through the cooperative's shop. In addition to their own products, the store offers a variety of high-quality local and artisanal items, including honey, beverages, and cured meats. Customers can shop directly at the store or place orders through the online shop.
Fromagerie de La Ferté is a renowned dairy cooperative located in the village of La Ferté, in the Jura department of eastern France. Established in 1923, the cooperative brings together eleven local milk producers who collectively supply around 4 million liters of milk annually. Since 2015, the cooperative has undergone modernization with a state-of-the-art production facility and spacious aging cellars, enabling full control over production within a short supply chain.
It specializes in the production of traditional cheeses with Protected Designation of Origin (AOP) status, including Comté, Morbier, Raclette, and Tomme du Jura. Their cheeses are made exclusively from raw milk and aged in their own cellars, ensuring authenticity and high quality. In addition to these, they offer local specialties such as La Fertoise cheese, as well as dairy products like cream, raw butter, yogurt, and spreadable cheese.
Fromagerie de La Ferté also organizes guided tours of its production facilities and aging cellars, offering visitors a unique insight into the traditional cheese-making process.
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