Fiscalini Farmstead

What Fiscalini Farmstead does

Fiscalini Farmstead is a family-owned dairy farm and artisanal cheese producer headquartered at 7206 Kiernan Ave., Modesto, California. The dairy operation was established in 1914 and the company began producing artisanal cheese on-site in 2000, making it a true farmstead operation in which cheese is made from milk produced on the company's own herd. Its product portfolio is organized into two lines: a Signature line (Lionza, a Swiss Alpine-style cheese named after a Swiss village; San Joaquin Gold, an original proprietary recipe exclusive to the company; and Old World Aged Cheddar aged 14+ months) and an Artisan line of flavored cheddars (Farmhouse, Smoked, Habanero, Balsamic Onion, Truffle, Craft Beer, and Purple Moon). Core production technology is traditional and craft-based — pasteurized cow's milk is handcrafted into 40-pound blocks, with select varieties naturally smoked using a blend of apple, cherry, and hickory wood chips. There is no patented technology or AI/ML component disclosed; the differentiators are proprietary recipes and aging techniques rather than intellectual property filings.

Name

Fiscalini Farmstead

Legal name

Fiscalini Farmstead

Website

https://fiscalinifarmstead.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fiscalini Farmstead is a family-owned dairy farm and artisanal cheese producer based in Modesto, California, operating since 1914 and producing handcrafted aged cheeses since 2000, sold direct-to-consumer via e-commerce and to foodservice buyers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Farmstead Cheese

NAICS

Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC), Farmstead & Local Artisan Food Markets (Retail Shops) (CRAHAGAO)

Keywords

• Artisan cheese production
• Farmstead dairy products
• Aged cheddar cheese
• Specialty cheese gifts
• Cheese e-commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Modesto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Fiscalini Farmstead generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales via their e-commerce website. Customers purchase cheese products (individual wedges, sample sets, gift boxes) with prices ranging from $11 to $110 per item. Free shipping is offered on orders of $150 or more.
2. Foodservice Sales: The company maintains a dedicated foodservice page on their website, indicating sales to restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fiscalini Farmstead is a family-owned dairy farm in Modesto, California that produces and sells artisan farmstead cheeses made from milk from its own herd. The company offers individually sold cheeses (multiple cheddar varieties, Lionza, San Joaquin Gold), 5-pound bulk wedges, signature sample sets, and curated gift boxes through its direct e-commerce site and a foodservice channel for restaurants and hospitality operators.

Product overview

Fiscalini Farmstead is an artisanal cheese company operating a dairy farm since 1914 and producing cheese since 2000, located in Modesto, CA. The company offers a portfolio of signature and artisan cheeses organized into two main product lines: Signature Cheese (including Lionza, San Joaquin Gold, and Old World Aged Cheddar) and Artisan Cheese (including Farmhouse Cheddar, Truffle Cheddar, Craft Beer Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar, Habanero Cheddar, Purple Moon Cheddar, and Balsamic Onion Cheddar). Products are sold individually in various sizes (5oz, 6oz) and as bulk 5-pound wedges, or bundled into gift boxes and sample sets including the Ambassador Gift Box, Artisan Gift Box, All Signature Set, All Artisan Set, Artisan Sample Set, and Discovery Sample Set.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lionza
• San Joaquin Gold
• Farmhouse Cheddar
• Smoked Cheddar
• Habanero Cheddar
• Balsamic Onion Cheddar
• Truffle Cheddar
• Craft Beer Cheddar
• Old World Cheddar
• Purple Moon Cheddar
• 5 lb Lionza Wedge
• 5 lb San Joaquin Gold Wedge
• All Signature Set
• Artisan Sample Set
• Discovery Sample Set
• All Artisan Set
• Artisan Gift Box
• Ambassador Gift Box
• Fall Box

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. California-based farmstead cheese producer that makes cheese from its own dairy herd, offering aged and specialty varieties. Direct comparison to Fiscalini given shared farmstead model, California origin, and DTC plus foodservice distribution.
• Cowgirl Creamery: Artisanal cheese maker in Northern California with a strong farmstead and cooperative heritage, distributing through DTC, foodservice, and retail. Closely comparable on product mix, premium positioning, and channel strategy.
• Rogue Creamery: Oregon-based artisanal cheese producer specializing in aged and blue cheese styles with national and international distribution. Comparable as a craft producer leveraging proprietary recipes and DTC e-commerce.
• Jasper Hill Farm: Vermont-based farmstead cheese operation producing aged natural cheeses with on-site cave aging. Highly comparable on farmstead-to-consumer positioning, premium aged-cheese portfolio, and DTC emphasis.
• Cypress Grove: California-origin artisanal cheese maker (Humboldt Fog) known for distinctive fresh and aged goat and cow-milk cheeses. Comparable product range and California heritage as Fiscalini.
• Beecher's Handmade Cheese: Washington-based artisanal cheese maker with flagship flagship cheese (Flagship Reserve) and direct retail plus foodservice channels. Comparable on craft positioning, premium pricing, and DTC/foodservice split.
• Vermont Creamery: Artisanal dairy and cheese producer known for fresh and aged cheeses with national distribution. Comparable on specialty positioning, e-commerce, and farmstead heritage.
• Sartori Cheese: Wisconsin-based artisanal cheese maker with proprietary aged varieties and national retail distribution. Comparable on premium craft cheeses and recipe-driven product differentiation.
• BelGioioso Cheese: Family-owned Wisconsin cheese maker with broad artisanal portfolio including aged and specialty Italian-style and cheddar-style cheeses. Comparable as a family-run, multi-SKU craft producer.

Broad incumbents

• Tillamook County Creamery Association: Far larger farmer-owned dairy cooperative with national distribution and broad cheddar portfolio. Comparable on cooperative/family-farmer ownership and cheddar focus, but operates at much greater scale across retail and DTC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fiscalinicheese
• Facebookfacebook.com/FiscaliniCheese

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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