Straupe Dairy Cooperative

Dairy farming in the Straupe area has a long history, dating back to 1911, when the Straupe Dairy was established and local dairy farming traditions began to take shape. In 1993, the Straupe Cooperative began operating, bringing together local milk producers and developing dairy processing. Today, the company continues these longstanding traditions by producing high-quality dairy products appreciated throughout Latvia.

Cheeses
Straupe Dairy offers traditional Jāņu cheese and caraway cheese, among its most popular and recognisable products. They are made according to traditional recipes, preserving their natural flavour and high quality using fresh farm milk. Other products: curd cheese, whole milk curd cheese.

How the Cheese Is Made
The products are made from high-quality, 100% natural milk, with no vegetable fats or preservatives. Around 90 employees are involved in milk collection and processing, as well as the distribution and sale of the products. The company has a long-standing partnership with AS Smiltenes Piens, where Straupe milk is processed into cheese.

For Visitors
Groups can arrange tastings and learn about the cooperative’s dairy production and processing activities.

Where to Buy
Products made at the dairy are supplied to customers in Riga, Cēsis, Limbaži, Valmiera, Sigulda, Jelgava and elsewhere in Latvia. The company sells almost half of its products through its own branded shops and retail outlets. Straupe products are available at the Central Market’s Dairy Pavilion and Āgenskalns Market in Riga. Since 2009, the company has also been expanding its network of shops, with outlets in Valmiera, Cēsis, Sigulda, Riga and Jelgava.