The Making Of Bandon Cheese: A Tasty Location

Bandon cheese has been an important part of Bandon, Oregon's history since the 19th century. The Bandon Cheese Factory on Highway 101 was erected after a fire in 1936 and produced a variety of cheeses. In 2000, the Bandon Cheese company was bought by a larger company, and the factory was closed and then destroyed. Today, Bandon cheese is made in Tillamook, Oregon and sold at retailers throughout Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

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Bandon Cheese is made in Oregon

Bandon cheese has been an important part of Bandon's history since the 19th century. The industry has survived two major fires in 1914 and 1936 that destroyed much of the town's infrastructure. The Bandon Cheese Factory on Highway 101 was erected after the last fire and produced a variety of cheeses. Residents and visitors enjoyed tours of the factory and its products for many years.

In 2000, the Bandon Cheese company was bought by Tillamook, and the factory was closed and then destroyed. Tillamook believed that buying the company would ensure its longevity and maintain the Oregon heritage that Bandon shares with Tillamook. Today, Bandon cheddar is sold at retailers throughout Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

The cheese factory was once located in Bandon, Oregon

The cheese factory was then moved to Tillamook, Oregon, and later to Columbia River Processing in Boardman, Oregon. Despite declining sales, the visitor's retail store in Bandon, Oregon continued to operate for several years until late 2005 when the building was closed and demolished due to safety concerns. In 2011, the City of Bandon purchased the property where the Bandon cheese factory once stood.

Bandon Cheese is now made in Tillamook, Oregon

In 2000, the Bandon Cheese company was bought by a larger company, and the factory was closed and then destroyed. The cheese factory in Bandon, Oregon, and the Bandon® cheese trademark were then purchased by Tillamook, who moved production to their facility in Tillamook, Oregon. Tillamook believed that buying the Bandon Cheese company would ensure its longevity and maintain the Oregon heritage Bandon, Oregon shares with Tillamook, Oregon.

Bandon Cheese is a pasteurised cheddar made with milk from cows not treated with rBST. All farmers who supply milk for Bandon cheddar pledge not to use artificial growth hormones. Bandon Cheese is currently sold at retailers throughout Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

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Bandon Cheese is also made in Boardman, Oregon

Bandon cheese is a pasteurised cheddar made with milk from cows not treated with rBST. It is made in Boardman, Oregon, as well as Tillamook, Oregon. Bandon cheese has been made in Oregon since 2000, when the Bandon Cheese company was bought by a larger company and the factory was closed. Bandon cheese is currently sold at retailers throughout Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Bandon Cheese is sold in Oregon, Washington and Idaho

Bandon Cheese has been an important part of Bandon's history since the 19th century. The Bandon Cheese Factory on Highway 101 was erected after a fire in 1936 that destroyed much of the town's infrastructure and architecture. The factory produced a variety of cheeses and was a popular attraction for residents and visitors alike.

In 2000, the Bandon Cheese company was bought by a larger company and the factory was closed and destroyed. It looked like Bandon cheese might be gone for good. However, the cheese factory in Bandon, Oregon and the Bandon® cheese trademark were purchased by Tillamook, who moved production to their facility in Tillamook, Oregon. Later, production was moved to their subsidiary, Columbia River Processing, in Boardman, Oregon.

Despite declining sales, Tillamook continued to operate the visitor's retail store in Bandon, Oregon until late 2005, when dangers from the deteriorating building forced them to close it down and demolish it. In 2011, the City of Bandon purchased the property where the Bandon® cheese factory once stood.

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