Stonetown Artisan Cheese

What Stonetown Artisan Cheese does

Stonetown Artisan Cheese is a family-owned farmstead artisan cheese producer headquartered in St. Marys, Ontario. Founded by Swiss immigrants Hans and Jolanda Weber after establishing their dairy farm in 1996, the on-farm cheese plant began operations in 2015. The company produces unpasteurized, additive-free Swiss Alpine-style cheese from a closed herd of 250 Holstein cows, with the cheese plant located 100 feet from the dairy barn and milk never leaving the farm. Core technology centers on traditional Swiss methods — washed-curd technique for Wildwood, wine yeast rind washing during 9–18 month aging, and recipes developed in collaboration with Master Cheesemaker Ramon Eberle from Switzerland. The portfolio spans 30+ SKUs across cow and goat milk alpine-style cheeses, specialty infused varieties (truffle, wine, spirits, herbs), fresh cheese curds, fondue mixes, and gift packaging.

The company operates a hybrid distribution model. Direct-to-consumer revenue flows through stonetowncheese.com with Canada-wide courier shipping (excluding territories) and on-farm pickup at a 20% discount, supported by an on-farm retail store. Wholesale distribution runs through a curated network of nine regional and national distributors reaching 500+ retailers across Ontario and Canada, including Sobeys, Longo's, Thrifty Foods, and specialty cheese shops. Pricing is structured around unit purchases ($8–$12 per 170g wedge, $35–$90 cheese trays) plus gift baskets and boxes ($40–$100) targeting home consumers, gift buyers, and food service customers. Customer segments span individual consumers, retail/grocery, food service, and corporate gift buyers.

Stonetown has accumulated over 45 industry awards, including Grand Champion titles at SIAL Canada, British Empire Cheese Competition, and Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, plus Best of Show 3rd place at the 2025 American Cheese Society Competition. The business remains privately held by the Weber family alongside co-owner Ramon Eberle and, since 2024, daughter Rachel Dundas. There are no disclosed external funding rounds, no app or API surface, and operations are confined to a single Canadian production site.

Name

Stonetown Artisan Cheese

Legal name

Stonetown Artisan Cheese

Website

https://stonetowncheese.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stonetown Artisan Cheese is a family-owned farmstead producer in St. Marys, Ontario making unpasteurized Swiss Alpine-style cheese from its own 250 Holstein cows, selling direct-to-consumer via e-commerce and an on-farm store and wholesale to 500+ retailers across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Cheese

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers (424430)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB), Fresh/Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Unripened & Soft) (AFAHABAA), Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC), Cheese Shops & Fromageries (CRAHAGAD), Cheese Packaging & Portioning (Retail Packs, Snack Packs, Singles) (AFAHABAI)

Keywords

• Artisan cheese production
• Farmstead dairy products
• Swiss alpine cheese
• Unpasteurized cow milk cheese
• On-farm cheese making

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Marys

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Retail Sales: E-commerce sales through company website and on-farm store. Consumer purchases cheese, gift boxes, trays directly. Free shipping on orders over $100, 20% discount on local pickup orders.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Products sold through distributors across Ontario and Canada to retailers including Sobeys, Longo's, specialty cheese shops. Bulk orders of quarter/half/whole wheels available via email quote.
3. Custom Gift Baskets: Customizable gift baskets in various sizes available for pickup or shipping, containing cheese selections, crackers, chocolates, and accompaniments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stonetown Artisan Cheese is an on-farm artisan cheese producer in St. Marys, Ontario that handcrafts Swiss Alpine-style cheese from unpasteurized, additive-free whole cow's milk and goat's milk sourced from its own 250-cow Holstein herd. The product range spans 30+ cheeses including aged alpine varieties (Grand Trunk, Wildwood), Swiss-style cheeses (Farmstead Emmental, Farmstead Fontina), goat milk cheeses (Capri Ella, Amazing Grey), specialty infused cheeses, fresh cheese curds, fondue, and gift packaging. Products are sold directly to consumers via the company's e-commerce storefront and on-farm store, and wholesale through regional and national distributors to 500+ retailers across Ontario and Canada.

Product overview

Stonetown Artisan Cheese is an on-farm artisan cheese producer offering handcrafted alpine-style cheeses made with fresh whole cow's milk and goat's milk from their family farm in St. Marys, Ontario. The product portfolio consists of 34+ distinct cheese products across multiple categories: award-winning alpine-style cheeses (Grand Trunk, Wildwood), Swiss-style cheeses (Farmstead Emmental, Farmstead Fontina, Bernese Mountain, Homecoming), goat milk cheeses (Capri Ella, Capri Ella Garlic n Chives, Amazing Grey), specialty infused cheeses (Farmstead Truffle, Black Garlic, Kalamata Kiss, In-Cider, Moonshine, Game Changer wines), spicy varieties (Smoked Chipotle, Jalapeno Chili Pepper, Habanero Cheese Curds), fresh cheese curds (Garlic n Chives, Dill, Plain), fondue products, and gift packaging options (Large Cheese Gift Box, Grand Trunk Gift Box, Wildwood Gift Box, Charcuterie Box, Snack Box, Gift Baskets, Gift Basket in a Box, Cheese Trays). The milk is unpasteurized with no additives, ensuring pure and natural cheese following Swiss Alpine traditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grand Trunk Award-winning Farmstead Gruyère style alpine cheese, firm with distinctive salty flavour, aged 15-18 months. Named after the old railway bridge of the former Grand Trunk Railway in St. Marys.
• Wildwood Appenzeller style cheese, firm with natural zesty herbal flavour, aged 9-12 months. Named after the Wildwood Dam in St. Marys. Features a rustic appearance with wine yeast-washed rind.
• Farmstead Emmental Traditional Swiss-style cheese with characteristic holes ('eyes'), firm with natural sweet savoury nutty flavour, aged 3-5 months.
• Farmstead Fontina Firm ripened cheese with natural milky buttery flavour, aged 2-3 months. Multiple award winner including 1st place at 2018, 2019, and 2025 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
• Bernese Mountain Firm ripened cheese with natural mild tangy flavour, aged 4-6 months. Features aromatic rind with contrasting texture to interior.
• Homecoming Tilsit style cheese named to evoke feelings of home. Natural milky nutty flavour, aged 3-4 months. Known for excellent melting ability, ideal for raclette and grilled cheese.
• Capri Ella Firm goat cheese with smooth natural mild earthy flavour, aged 3-5 months. Made with unpasteurized goat milk. Award winner at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
• Capri Ella Garlic n Chives Firm ripened goat cheese infused with garlic and chives, featuring smooth earthy herbal flavour, aged 3-5 months.
• Amazing Grey Farmstead Parmesan goat cheese with natural sweet flavour, aged 36 months. 2021 Grand Champion at British Empire Cheese Competition. Features aromatic rind.
• Farmstead Truffle Firm cheese with natural earthy truffle flavour, mild and buttery. Made with unpasteurized milk and real truffles.
• Black Garlic Firm cheese with black garlic and garlic, very creamy and savoury with perfect garlicky kick. A nod to Stratford's garlic production.
• Kalamata Kiss Firm straw yellow cheese with Mediterranean flavour from extra virgin oil and black Kalamata olives. Pairs well with heavy red wine.
• In-Cider Firm cheese soaked in apple cider, very creamy with mild buttery flavour and hint of cider. Excellent for melting.
• Moonshine Firm cheese soaked in Moonshine Whisky from Junction 56 Distillery. Very creamy with mild buttery flavour and hint of whisky.
• White Game Changer Exceptionally creamy cheese soaked in Vineland Estates Winery's Game Changer white wine. Pairs well with white wine and melts well.
• Red Game Changer Creamy cheese soaked in Vineland Estates Winery's Game Changer red wine. Excellent for raclette or grilled cheese. May contain sulphites.
• Muskoka Bliss Creamy cheese made with dried cranberries from Muskoka. Mild buttery flavour with hint of cranberries. Pairs well with light-bodied red wine.
• Smoked Chipotle Firm ripened cheese with smoky flavour and chipotle heat. Creamy with hints of garlic and onion. Perfect for tacos and grilled cheese.
• Jalapeno Chili Pepper Very creamy cheese with perfect hint of heat from jalapeno and chili. Excellent melting ability for raclette or grilled cheese.
• Limestone Legend Soft mixed-rind cheese with rustic character. Beneath orangey washed-rind lies smooth and creamy interior. Inspired by limestone heritage of St. Marys.
• Garlic n Chives Cheese Curds Fresh cheese curds made every Thursday with garlic and chives. Perfect for snacks, pizza topping, salads, or charcuterie board.
• Dill Cheese Curds Fresh cheese curds made every Thursday with dill. Perfect for snacks, pizza topping, salads, or charcuterie board.
• Habanero Cheese Curds Fresh cheese curds made every Thursday with habanero and black pepper. For those who love heat. Perfect for snack, pizza topping, or salads.
• Plain Cheese Curds Plain cheese curds made fresh every Thursday. Classic squeaky cheese perfect for snacks, pizza topping, salads, or charcuterie board.
• Cheese Fondue For Two Ready-to-use cheese fondue mix featuring Grand Trunk, Wildwood, and Homecoming cheeses. 400g package, best before 45 days.
• Large Cheese Gift Box Gift box containing eight wedges of cheese at 170g each, including Grand Trunk and Wildwood. Perfect gift for cheese lovers.
• Grand Trunk Gift Box Four wedges of Grand Trunk cheese at 170g each. Gift box featuring their most popular Gruyère-style cheese.
• Wildwood Gift Box Four wedges of award-winning Wildwood cheese in a gift box. Award-winning Appenzeller style cheese.
• Charcuterie Box Four wedges of cheese at 170g each, accompanied by salami and crackers. Perfect for any occasion.
• Snack Box Six wedges of cheese at 170g each with crackers, including award-winning Wildwood. Perfect for snacking.
• Gift Baskets Customizable gift baskets available in small ($60), medium ($80), and large ($100) sizes. Available for pickup at on-farm store with optional shipping.
• Gift Basket in a Box Shippable gift basket available in small ($58), medium ($78), and large ($98) sizes. Perfect to ship anywhere in Canada.
• Cheese Trays Freshly made cheese trays available in small ($30-35), medium ($50-60), and large ($75-90) sizes. Exclusive to on-farm store.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 45 competition awards including multiple Grand Champion and Best in Show titles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 100km Foods Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorToronto-based distributor enabling wholesale purchasing of Stonetown Artisan Cheese products for retail and food service customers in the Greater Toronto Area
• Custan FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOntario-based food distributor carrying Stonetown Artisan Cheese products for wholesale distribution across the province
• Creel and GambrelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOntario-based distributor enabling wholesale access to Stonetown cheese products
• Edesia Fine FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFine foods distributor in Ontario specializing in artisan and specialty food products including Stonetown cheese
• La Ferme Black RivercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOntario-based distributor connecting Stonetown cheese with retail customers
• Dags & WillowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOntario distributor for Stonetown Artisan Cheese wholesale purchasing
• Sheldon Creek DairycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOntario-based dairy distributor carrying Stonetown cheese products
• Aux TerroirscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational distributor enabling Canada-wide distribution of Stonetown cheese products
• Tree of LifecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational Canadian distributor for specialty and artisan food products including Stonetown cheese
• Les Fromages CDAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational Canadian cheese distributor enabling broader market reach for Stonetown products
• Vineland Estates WineryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of Game Changer red and white wine used in soaking/infusing Game Changer Red and Game Changer White cheeses
• Junction 56 DistilleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of Moonshine Whisky used in infusing Moonshine cheese
• Local Pig FarmerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives whey byproduct from cheese production to feed pigs; part of sustainable closed-loop farm ecosystem

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mariposa Dairy: Ontario goat cheese producer with award-winning farmstead products. Direct peer given overlapping goat cheese line (Stonetown's Capri Ella / Amazing Grey), province, and craft positioning.
• Upper Canada Cheese Company: Ontario-based farmstead artisan cheese producer making a range of handcrafted cheeses. Direct peer given the same province, farmstead model, and premium retail positioning.
• Mountain Oak Cheese: Ontario farmstead cheese producer using traditional methods and a small dairy herd. Comparable in scale, on-farm production, and emphasis on European-style aged cheeses.
• Thornloe Cheese: Northern Ontario farmstead cheese maker with retail and wholesale distribution. Comparable as a Canadian farmstead brand competing in similar grocery and specialty channels.
• Jensen Cheese: Ontario specialty cheese producer offering both fresh and aged formats to retail and foodservice. Comparable in product breadth, aging capability, and Canadian wholesale channels.
• Bothwell Cheese: Manitoba-based Canadian cheese manufacturer with broad retail distribution across Canada. Comparable as a domestically-produced branded cheese competitor in grocery channels.
• Glengarry Fine Cheese: Ontario artisan cheese maker producing farmstead cheeses from local milk. Closely comparable in scale, channel mix (D2C plus wholesale), and premium positioning to Stonetown.

Emerging players

• Rogue Creamery: Oregon-based farmstead creamery known for award-winning blue and aged cheeses with strong D2C and wholesale distribution. Comparable as a North American farmstead cheese brand with international award recognition.

Broad incumbents

• Agropur: Major Canadian dairy cooperative with broad cheese and dairy portfolio. Comparable at the category level (dairy/cheese CPG) but not at the artisan farmstead niche Stonetown occupies.
• Saputo: One of the largest dairy processors in North America. Overlaps with Stonetown's cheese category at mass-market retail but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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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