Almette Bärlauch-Pesto cream cheese

Almette is a renowned brand of cream cheese, specifically known for its whipped, airy texture and its distinctive wooden-look bucket packaging. Originally launched in Germany, it has become a staple in the European dairy market. The brand was created by Hochland, a family-owned dairy company based in the Allgäu region of Germany.

While the milk for the 'Alpenfrischkäse' variety is traditionally sourced from the Alpine regions, manufacturing takes place in several locations to serve different European markets, with the primary production facility located in Heimenkirch, Germany. Today, Almette remains under the ownership of Hochland SE, which has grown from a local cheese producer into one of the largest private cheese manufacturers in Europe, maintaining its headquarters and core production in Bavaria, Germany.