Is Maytag Blue Cheese made in Iowa?

Last checked Oct 21, 2026 · 1 pick · Level 1 · How we check origin

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Short answer. Maytag Dairy Farms says it has made blue cheese since 1941 and lists its farm in Newton, Iowa. Its site does not state where every item in its gift packs is made.

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This page sums up what Maytag Dairy Farms says about where this product is made, with a link to the maker’s own page, the caveats and the date we checked. We have not visited the factory or tested the product. Maytag Dairy Farms did not pay to be listed.

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Maytag Blue Cheese

Maytag Dairy Farms · Newton, IA

What the maker says
Maytag Dairy Farms says it created America’s first blue cheese made with cow’s milk in 1941 and lists its dairy farm address in Newton, Iowa. Source: maytagdairyfarms.com
Caveat
The home page does not spell out where each cheese in a gift pack is made, and the cheddar packs may not be Maytag’s own cheese. Perishable: check the shipping cutoff.
Price
Maytag listed a blue cheese wedge from $10, a sampler at $40 and a 2 lb wheel at $59 on Oct 21, 2026. Prices change; confirm before you buy.
Why it makes a good gift
A famous Iowa cheese for the person who has everything; the 2 lb wheel looks great on a holiday table.
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