With its mild, versatile flavor, Swiss cheese is right up there with everyone’s favorites. The fun holes don’t hurt, though we have to wonder: Why does Swiss cheese have holes at all?

A total 79,268 tons of Swiss cheese worth CHF748.5 million was exported abroad in 2024 - a 7.9% increase in annual sales from the previous year.

Why does Swiss cheese look like that? What's with all the holes? It turns out, those holes are key in making cheese Swiss! Dr. Michael Tunick, author of "The Science of Cheese," explains what goes ...

In many Swiss regions, Gruyère cheese is the most popular ingredient in fondue. It's a versatile and popular cheese for cooking because it has a taste that's distinct but not overpowering.