Bayerntaler soft cheese

Bayerntaler is a well-known brand of soft cheese produced by the German dairy company Zott. The product shown is a soft cheese with white mold, traditionally made with fresh alpine milk according to German quality standards. The identification mark 'DE BY 13049 EU' on the packaging confirms that the production and processing take place in Bavaria, Germany.

Zott is a family-owned dairy based in Mertingen, Bavaria, which has grown from a small local producer into one of Europe's leading dairy groups. The brand reflects the alpine tradition of dairy farming, using regional milk sources to produce its variety of cheeses and yogurts. The ultimate ownership remains with the Zott family, maintaining its status as an independent, traditional German company.