Breakstone's 2% Milkfat Lowfat Cottage Cheese

Breakstone's is a storied American dairy brand with roots dating back to 1882, when brothers Joseph and Isaac Breakstone opened a small dairy store on New York City's Lower East Side. The brand eventually established a significant presence in Walton, New York, which is still memorialized on its packaging today. Known primarily for its cottage cheese, sour cream, and butter, it has become a staple in American households.

Over the decades, the brand has transitioned through several major corporate owners. For many years, it was a prominent part of the Kraft Foods and later Kraft Heinz portfolios. In a major shift for the American dairy industry in 2021, Kraft Heinz sold its natural cheese business, including the Breakstone's brand, to the French dairy giant Lactalis. Today, Breakstone's is operated under the Lactalis Heritage Dairy division, ensuring the brand's long-standing tradition continues under the world's largest dairy products corporation, while maintaining its primary production focus in US-based facilities.