Trader Joe's Israeli Feta Cheese

Trader Joe's Israeli Feta is a specialty sheep's milk cheese preserved in brine. This specific product is a private-label item manufactured in Israel for the American grocery chain Trader Joe's. It carries kosher certifications (B.D.Z. Mehadrin and Chalav Israel) indicating its production adheres to strict dietary laws within Israeli dairy facilities.

The Trader Joe's brand was founded by Joe Coulombe in Pasadena, California, in 1967. While the brand originated as an independent convenience store chain, it was acquired by the Albrecht family in 1979. Today, Trader Joe's is owned by TJI (Trader Joe's Inc.), which is a subsidiary of ALDI Nord, a major international discount supermarket chain headquartered in Germany. The manufacturing of this feta cheese remains in Israel to maintain traditional production methods and local ingredients.