Creamy, dreamy, cheesy! From an ooey-gooey mozzarella pull to the crumbly, salty bite of an aged cheddar, there’s no limit to the flavours of cheese. With only four simple ingredients (milk, cultures, a coagulant, and salt), there is a seemingly endless variety of cheese available to tantalize your palate. What transforms these ingredients into melty magic involves variations in temperatures, times, acidity, the use of salting or brining, and ageing.
At Farm Boy, we have a wide array of cheeses in our stores to satisfy your culinary curiosity. For a product to earn the distinction of being under the Farm Boy brand, it undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets our high quality standards, because we’re all about curating products we think you’ll love. Traditional methods, small batches, and the best ingredients all contribute to the cheeses we carry under the Farm Boy name—that’s just good food from good neighbours. Explore our guide below to discover what tasty finds should earn a spot in your shopping cart.
Farm Boy™ Bocconcini
Usually made from a mixture of cow’s milk and water buffalo’s, bocconcini are small, semi-soft mozzarella cheese balls. We make ours with 100% Canadian whole cow’s milk using traditional Italian methods.
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Semisoft.
Flavour: Mild, creamy, milky.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Bocconcini, Farm Boy™ Bocconcini Medallions, Farm Boy™ Mini Bocconcini
Best Uses: In salads or pastas, or on skewers as an easy app.
Recipe To Try: Beet, Orange, and Bocconcini Salad
Farm Boy™ Brie
Named after its French region of origin, Brie is best served warm for maximum creaminess. Our Brie is made locally in small batches in Ontario.
Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Soft-ripened cheese.
Flavour: Buttery, creamy, fresh.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Double Cream Brie, Farm Boy™ Triple Cream Brie
Best Uses: Baked and served with a crusty baguette and jam or melted in a grilled cheese.
Recipe To Try: BBQ Baked Brie with Summer Vegetable and Balsamic Glaze
Farm Boy™ British Cheeses
Our British Cheeses are handcrafted from the milk of grass-fed cows for unparalleled quality and taste. The Irish Cheddar is aged for 12 months for a mellow flavour, while the Scottish Cheddar uses a recipe that’s been passed down for 150 years.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Semisoft or semihard.
Flavour: Nutty, smooth, mellow.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ English Cheddar Cheese, Farm Boy™ Irish Cheddar Cheese, Farm Boy™ Red Leicester Cheese, Farm Boy™ Scottish Cheddar Cheese, Farm Boy™ Welsh Cheddar Cheese.
Best Uses: On a charcuterie board, in a grilled cheese sandwich, or melted in an omelette.
Recipe to Try: Baked Beans on Toast
Farm Boy™ Buffalo Mozzarella
Originally made from the milk of the Italian Mediterranean buffalo, our Buffalo Mozzarella comes to us from Ontario water buffalo. Made in small batches, it has a delicate flavour.
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Buffalo milk.
Type of Cheese: Soft, fresh cheese.
Flavour: Mild, creamy, fresh.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Buffalo Mozzarella
Best Uses: Melted on pizza, in pasta, or drizzled with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Recipe To Try: Berries, Greens, and Buffalo Mozzarella Salad
Farm Boy™ Camembert
Similar in look and flavour to Brie, Camembert gets its name from the town in northwest France. Made locally in small batches in Ontario, try it covered with a fruity jam or drizzled with honey.
Country of Origin: France
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Soft-ripened cheese.
Flavour: Moist, soft, creamy.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Camembert
Best Uses: Baked and served with a loaf of crusty bread or melted in macaroni and cheese.
Farm Boy™ Cheddar Cheese
Arguably the best known of all cheeses, cheddar is a popular variety due to its varied flavour, depending on its age. We make ours in small batches in Ontario using 100% Canadian milk.
Country of Origin: England
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Semisoft or semihard.
Flavour: Varies, depending on the age, but usually sharp, buttery, tangy, or nutty.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Organic 3 Year Old Cheddar Cheese, Farm Boy™ Organic Double Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Farm Boy™ Organic Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Farm Boy™ Organic Marble Cheddar Cheese, Farm Boy™ Organic Medium Cheddar Cheese, Farm Boy™ Organic Old Cheddar Cheese, Farm Boy™ Sharp Small Batch Cheddar, Farm Boy™ Smoked Cheddar Cheese Slices.
Best Uses: As a snack, in sandwiches, grilled cheeses, casseroles, and on charcuterie boards.
Recipe To Try: Cheesy Onion, Leek, and Spinach Hand Pies
Farm Boy™ Cotija
Named after the town of Cotija, Mexico, this cheese comes in “young” and aged varieties. Young cotija is like a mild feta, while aged cotija is closer to a hard cheese, like Parmesan.
Country of Origin: Mexico
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Soft, fresh cheese.
Flavour: Mild, salty, tangy.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Cotija
Best Uses: Sprinkled on tacos, over rice, and over nachos.
Recipe To Try: Grilled Mexican Style Street Corn
Farm Boy™ Cottage Cheese
The cheese that began all cheeses, cottage cheese was often homemade. It earned the name around the mid-19th century and has since become popular for its high protein content and versatility.
Country of Origin: Ancient Mesopotamia
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Soft, fresh cheese.
Flavour: Sour, but versatile.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Pressed Cottage Cheese
Best Uses: In pancakes or waffles, pastas, and dips.
Recipe To Try: Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Cannelloni
Farm Boy™ Cream Cheese
A fresh cheese, cream cheese is used in both sweet and savoury recipes. We make ours locally using 100% Ontario milk and European fermentation principles for the best taste and texture.
Country of Origin: France, but made popular in 1870s United States
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Soft, fresh cheese.
Flavour: Neutral, subtly sweet, mildly tangy.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Cream Cheese
Best Uses: As a spread, in dips, or desserts like cheesecake.
Recipe To Try: Creamy Raspberry Tart
Farm Boy™ Farmstead Fontina
First produced in the Aosta Valley in northwest Italy, we’ve incorporated those traditional cheese-making methods into our Fontina. A younger Fontina made from Ontario milk, it has a natural, milky flavour.
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk
Type of Cheese: Semisoft or semihard.
Flavour: Mild, milky, creamy
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Farmstead Fontina
Best Uses: Raclette or melted in an omelette.
Recipe To Try: Cheesy Egg Bites with Prosciutto and Pesto
Farm Boy™ Farmstead Gruyère
An easy melter, Gruyère is a popular choice for fondues. Named for the town of Gruyères in Switzerland, our version is made in St. Marys, Ontario and is naturally aged for 12-18 months to achieve its robust flavour.
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Semisoft or semihard.
Flavour: Rich, nutty, salty.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Farmstead Gruyère
Best Uses: Melted in fondues on in a grilled cheese sandwich.
Recipe To Try: Cheesy Spinach and Sundried Tomato Frittata
Farm Boy™ Feta Cheese
Feta cheese is crumbly, slightly grainy, and usually made from a blend of sheep and goat milks. Three of our feta options (Farm Boy™ Barrel Aged Feta, Farm Boy™ Organic Feta, and Farm Boy™ Sheep Feta) are imported from Greece, while our other feta cheeses are made locally!
Country of Origin: Greece
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk, goat’s milk, or sheep’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Soft, fresh cheese.
Flavour: Creamy, tangy, salty.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Barrel Aged Feta, Farm Boy™ Cow Feta Cheese, Farm Boy™ Cow & Goat Feta Cheese, Farm Boy™ Goat Feta Cheese, Farm Boy™ Organic Feta, Farm Boy™ Sheep Feta in Brine
Best Uses: Crumbled in salads or baked in pasta.
Recipe To Try: Watermelon, Cucumber, & Feta Salad
Farm Boy™ Goat Cheese
Many countries have attempted to lay claim to being to originator of goat cheese, with France earning the distinction through naming it chèvre (or goat in French). Since goats were among the first domesticated animals, it’s tough to determine the birthplace of this tangy, creamy cheese.
Country of Origin: France, the Mediterranean
Type of Milk: Goat’s milk
Type of Cheese: Soft-ripened cheese.
Flavour: Soft, creamy, tangy.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Cranberry Cinnamon Goat’s Milk Cheese, Farm Boy™ Fig Goat’s Milk Cheese, Farm Boy™ Garlic & Herb Goat’s Milk Cheese, Farm Boy™ Honey Goat’s Milk Cheese, Farm Boy™ Light Goat’s Milk Cheese, Farm Boy™ Mediterranean Goat’s Milk Cheese, Farm Boy™ Original Goat’s Milk Cheese
Best Uses: Crumbled on salads, mixed into pastas, or added to cheese boards.
Recipe To Try: Mediterranean Pesto Pasta with Goat Cheese
Farm Boy™ Gouda Cheese
Named for the city in the Netherlands in which it originated, gouda is a semisoft and a semihard cow’s milk cheese, with firmness depending on how long it’s aged. We offer gouda slices that are pre-sliced and available in resealable packaging for your convenience!
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk
Type of Cheese: Semisoft or semihard.
Flavour: Mild, sweet, nutty.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Gouda Cheese Slices
Best Uses: Young gouda can be melted in sandwiches while aged gouda is best for grating over salads and casseroles.
Farm Boy™ Halloumi
A salty cheese with a high melting point, halloumi is ideal for grilling. With its characteristic squeak and springy texture, it can hold up to high heats. Getting a crispy skin on it makes for a beautiful mouthfeel when combined with the melted interior.
Country of Origin: Greece
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk, goat’s milk, or sheep’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Semihard
Flavour: Tangy, salty, springy.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Garlic & Herb Halloumi Cheese, Farm Boy™ Halloumi Cheese, Farm Boy™ Spicy Chili Halloumi Cheese
Best Uses: Grilled as a kebab or burger.
Recipe To Try: Grilled Chicken and Halloumi Platter
Farm Boy™ Havarti Cheese
An excellent melting cheese, Havarti has been around since the mid-19th century. With its delicate yet distinct flavour, it’s a popular cheese for a variety of dishes. Our Havarti is pre-sliced and sold in resealable packaging for maximum freshness!
Country of Origin: Denmark
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Semisoft or semihard
Flavour: Delicate, buttery, creamy.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Havarti Cheese Slices
Best Uses: Melted in casseroles and quiches, on cheese boards, and in sandwiches.
Farm Boy™ Mascarpone
Rich, smooth, and spreadable, mascarpone is also known as Italian cream cheese. Made by a small group of Canadian artisans, ours works beautifully in both sweet and savoury dishes.
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Soft, fresh cheese.
Flavour: Soft, creamy, sweet.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Mascarpone
Best Uses: In desserts or stirred into soups or pastas for added creaminess.
Recipe To Try: Banana Berry Crepes with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream
Farm Boy™ Mozzarella
The number one choice for pizza! Mozzarella cheese is a semi-soft, non-aged cheese that has origins in southern Italy. We make ours in small batches using 100% Canadian whole milk for that signature stretchy melt.
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Soft, fresh cheese OR semi-soft/semihard.
Flavour: Creamy, rich, mild.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Mozzarella Ball, Farm Boy™ Mozzarella Cheese Slices.
Best Uses: Sliced into a Caprese salad or melted atop pizza or a baked pasta dish.
Recipe To Try: Mozzarella al Pesto Salad
Farm Boy™ Panela
A fresh cheese that’s also known as queso canasta or queso de la canasta, panela is originally from Mexico and has similarities in flavour and texture to India’s paneer. Our panela comes from Quebec and has a moist texture and mellow flavour.
Country of Origin: Mexico
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Soft, fresh cheese.
Flavour: Mellow, creamy, fresh.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Panela
Best Uses: Fried and served with a drizzle of lime juice or baked and eaten with tortilla chips and salsa.
Farm Boy™ Provolone Cheese
Known for its sharp and tangy flavour, provolone’s taste varies depending on how long it’s been aged. Originally from southern Italy, our version is available pre-sliced and in resealable packaging for maximum freshness and convenience.
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Semisoft or semihard.
Flavour: Sharp, tangy, creamy.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Provolone Cheese Slices
Best Uses: On cheese boards, burgers, sandwiches, and baked in pastas and lasagna.
Farm Boy™ Ricotta Cheese
An Italian whey cheese with a sweeter flavour, ricotta can be made from sheep, cow, goat, or water buffalo milk. While you can make your own ricotta, ours is produced locally with 100% Canadian dairy for a rich texture.
Country of Origin: Italy
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Soft, fresh cheese.
Flavour: Rich, creamy, milky.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Ricotta
Best Uses: In lasagnas, desserts, or spread on toast.
Recipe to Try: Herbed Ricotta Spread
Farm Boy™ Swiss Cheese
Recognizable by its signature holes or “eyes”, Swiss cheese has a mild, nutty flavour. Ours is made with organic ingredients, including Canadian milk, and is free of lactose, animal rennet, and GMOs.
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Type of Milk: Cow’s milk.
Type of Cheese: Semisoft or semihard.
Flavour: Sweet, mild, nutty.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Organic Swiss Cheese, Farm Boy™ Swiss Cheese Slices.
Best Uses: In sandwiches, fondues, and casseroles.
Farm Boy™ Vegan Cheese Alternatives
You don’t have to dig dairy to enjoy cheese! Our vegan cheese alternatives match the regular stuff in terms of flavour, texture, and meltability. We offer plenty of options to be used in any of your favourite cheesy comfort dishes.
Country of Origin: Canada
Type of Milk: Plant-based.
Type of Cheese: N/A
Flavour: Varied, depending on type.
Varieties Available: Farm Boy™ Original Vegan Parmezzan Cheese, Farm Boy™ Vegan Cheddar-Style Block Cheese, Farm Boy™ Vegan Cheddar-Style Shredded Cheese, Farm Boy™ Vegan Cheddar-Style Sliced Cheese, Farm Boy™ Vegan Feta-Style Cheese, Farm Boy™ Vegan Mozzarella-Style Shredded Cheese, Farm Boy™ Vegan Mozzarella-Style Slice Cheese, Farm Boy™ Vegan Parmesan-Style Shredded Cheese, Farm Boy™ Vegan Poutine-Style Curd Cheese, Farm Boy™ Vegan Provolone-Style Sliced Cheese, Farm Boy™ Vegan Smoked Gouda-Style Block Cheese, Farm Boy™ Vegan Smoked Gouda-Style Sliced Cheese, Farm Boy™ Vegan Swiss-Style Sliced Cheese
Best Uses: In sandwiches, on salads, tacos, nachos, poutine, burgers, pastas, and pizza.
Recipe To Try: Vegan Loaded Rainbow Poutine
