La Vaca que ríe processed cheese

La Vaca que ríe (The Laughing Cow) is one of the world's most iconic cheese brands, famous for its triangular portions wrapped in aluminum foil. The brand's history dates back to 1865 when Jules Bel began cheese ripening in France, but the specific product was trademarked in 1921 by his son, Léon Bel. It was revolutionary at the time for being a processed cheese that didn't require constant refrigeration and was easy to transport.

The brand's logo, a red cow with earrings, was designed by Benjamin Rabier and has become a global pop culture symbol. Today, the product is manufactured in 15 different plants across four continents to serve over 130 countries. Significant production facilities exist in France (its homeland), the United States (Kentucky), and Spain (Navarra), allowing the brand to adapt its recipes to local tastes while maintaining its global identity.