‘Pesto’, derived from the Italian word ‘pestare’, which means to pound, is a composition of various herbs ground in a mortar into an aromatic and flavorful blend. This delicious farmhouse cheese is enriched with the traditional green pesto herbs of basil, pine nuts and garlic.
In 1915 ‘The Cooperative of Cheese producers’ was founded as cooperative to export full-cream cheese under the Government Quality label. Later the name changed into ‘De Producent’. The cooperative’s core mission is to strengthen the trading position of farmers. Prior to the foundation of the cooperative, farmers sold their cheese to traders conform market prices, sometimes below cost-price. Establishing the cooperative allows the farmers to receive a guaranteed purchase of their products against fixed compensation for the cheeses.
It can be served as a snack or added to pizza, spaghetti, ravioli. Beautifully it looks on a cheese plate, creating a delicious accent.
DrinksRecommend to a table with a white semi-sweet wine or champagne.