Twin Sisters Creamery

What Twin Sisters Creamery does

Twin Sisters Creamery is a family-owned artisanal cheese producer and retail cheese shop founded in 2013 in Ferndale, Washington, by Jeff and Lindsay Slevin. The company produces raw milk cheeses aged for a minimum of 60 days under traditional farmstead methods, with its signature lineup comprising Whatcom Blue (an inaugural blue cheese developed through R&D with Willapa Hills) and a Farmhouse family in Original, Whole Peppercorn, and Mustard Seed variants, the Peppercorn version recognized by the American Cheese Society. Core production is complemented by a curated resell assortment of imported and local specialty cheeses, accompaniments, prepared foods (notably Farmhouse Corn Salad), and a charcuterie/gift line of trays, baskets, and certificates priced from $5 to $135.

The business operates through three channels: a single retail storefront at 6202 Portal Way in Ferndale open Tuesday through Saturday (11 AM-5 PM), an e-commerce website offering US-wide shipping at a flat $25 per-order fee, and a food service wholesale line distributing 2.5 lb wheels to restaurants and caterers. Pricing is uniformly unit-based, with cheese wheels priced at $35-$40 and a broad SKU mix at $5-$12. The customer base is long-tail individual consumers and gift buyers, supplemented by small food service accounts; no named enterprise customers or revenue concentration are disclosed. The team consists of four people — the two founders, a cheesemonger (Joyce Snook), and the inspiration behind the brand, the founders' twin daughters.

The company is privately held, bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, institutional investors, or M&A activity, and operates from Washington State with no certifications, patents, or regulatory milestones beyond the ACS award. Marketing is conducted through the company website, Facebook, Instagram, and an email newsletter subscription. Strategic posture emphasizes local community, Washington State agriculture, and education about artisanal cheese rather than scale or technology-driven growth.

Name

Twin Sisters Creamery

Legal name

Twin Sisters Creamery

Website

https://twinsisterscreamery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Twin Sisters Creamery is a family-owned artisanal cheese producer and retail shop in Ferndale, WA, making raw milk cheeses aged 60+ days and selling direct-to-consumer via storefront, e-commerce, and food service wholesale channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Cheese

NAICS

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

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cheese Aging/Affineur Services (Maturation & Cave-Aging) (AFAHABAH), Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAL), Cheese Wholesale (AFAIAEAC)

Keywords

• Artisanal cheese
• Raw milk cheese
• Cheese shop
• Charcuterie trays
• Specialty dairy

Headquarters

HQ city

Ferndale

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Retail Sales: The company operates a retail cheese shop in Ferndale, WA where customers can purchase cheese, charcuterie trays, accompaniments, and prepared foods like Farmhouse Corn Salad. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday 11 AM to 5 PM.
2. E-commerce Online Sales: Customers can order products online with shipping available to anywhere in the US. Shipping rates are $25 flat fee per order for most items and $20 for Facerock Vampire Slayer Cheddar. Gift certificates are available for purchase online with free domestic postage.
3. Food Service Wholesale: The 2.5 lb wheels of cheese (Farmhouse and Whatcom Blue) are specifically mentioned as suitable for food service establishments, indicating a wholesale/business-to-business revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Twin Sisters Creamery produces and sells handcrafted raw milk artisanal cheeses aged a minimum of 60 days, including the signature Whatcom Blue and Farmhouse varieties. The company operates a retail cheese shop in Ferndale, WA, complemented by an e-commerce website shipping nationwide, with offerings that also include charcuterie trays, prepared foods, gift baskets, gift certificates, and resold imported and local specialty cheeses with accompaniments.

Product overview

Twin Sisters Creamery is an artisan cheese shop and creamery based in Ferndale, WA, offering a portfolio of proprietary and imported cheeses. The core products are their house-made raw milk cheeses: Whatcom Blue (their signature blue cheese), Farmhouse Cheese, Farmhouse with Whole Peppercorns, and Farmhouse with Mustard Seeds. These are complemented by prepared foods (Farmhouse Corn Salad in regular and picnic sizes) and a range of charcuterie trays (from mini trays to the Epic Holiday Platter, plus gift baskets and certificates). The shop also resells imported and local specialty cheeses including French Comte, Norwegian Gjetost, English cheddars, and local Washington cheeses. Accompaniments include honey, jams, spreads, crackers, olives, and nuts to complete charcuterie boards. The business operates a retail store with online ordering, offering curbside pickup and US shipping for applicable items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Whatcom Blue Twin Sisters Creamery's signature raw milk blue cheese wheel (2.25 lb), aged a minimum of 60 days; full-bodied and creamy with a smooth texture. The company's inaugural cheese developed through an R&D partnership with Willapa Hills.
• Farmhouse Cheese A creamy, versatile raw milk cheese (2.75 lb wheel) aged for a minimum of 60 days, suitable for cubing, grating, and cooking with exceptional melting properties.
• Farmhouse with Whole Peppercorns American Cheese Society Award-winning raw milk cheese (2.75 lb wheel) with bold, creamy flavor and spicy peppercorn notes, ideal for cooking or cheese boards.
• Farmhouse with Mustard Seeds A creamy raw milk cheese (2.75 lb wheel) featuring whole yellow mustard seeds, offering mild flavor with a pop of texture, suitable for melting on breakfast sandwiches, burgers, or mac & cheese.
• Whatcom Blue Dip Housemade creamy blue cheese dip perfect for crackers, vegetables, chicken wings, sandwiches, or burgers.
• Whatcom Blue Dip with Sriracha Housemade creamy Whatcom Blue Dip with a spicy sriracha bite, versatile for crackers, veggies, chicken wings, sandwiches, and burgers.
• Farmhouse Corn Salad Signature housemade corn salad (10 oz) featuring roasted corn, tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, and Farmhouse Cheese tossed in a light lime and mayo dressing.
• Farmhouse Corn Salad Picnic Bowl Larger 2.5 lb serving of signature Farmhouse Corn Salad, picnic-ready bowl serving 6 to 8 people.
• Custom Charcuterie Trays A range of custom-assembled cheese and charcuterie trays, from the Mini Game Day Tray and Twin Sisters Farmhouse Trio ($15.00 each) up to the Truly Epic Cheese Platter ($135.00) with 7 cheese varieties and three meats. Includes the Four Cheese Tray, Five Cheese Tray, More Charcuterie Cheese Tray, Twin Sisters Fabulous Four Tray, Weekend Picnic Charcuterie Set, and Charcuterie Assortment.
• Gift Baskets Gift baskets featuring Twin Sisters and local Ferndale creamery cheeses. Includes the Local Cheese Gift Basket (cheeses from Twin Sisters, Appel Farms, Pleasant Valley, and Ferndale Farmstead), Twin Sisters ANY Holiday Gift Basket, and Local Cheese Gift on Slate Tray.
• Twin Sisters Gift Certificate Gift certificates available in customizable denominations, with options for direct mailing to recipients (free domestic postage) or in-store pickup.
• Imported and Local Specialty Cheese Selection Resold specialty cheeses from local creameries (Ferndale Farmstead, Appel Farms) and imported cheeses including Imported French Comte, Norwegian Gjetost, English Applewood Smoked Cheddar, Mango Ginger Stilton, Honey Lemon Wensleydale, Greek Sheep/Goat Feta, French Brebicet Sheep Milk, Saint Angel Triple Cream Brie, Montchevre Honey Goat Cheese, Castello Caraway Havarti, KoKos Coconut Gouda, and Facerock Vampire Slayer Cheddar.
• Charcuterie Accompaniments Curated accompaniments to pair with cheese and charcuterie, including Beeworks Local Raw Honey (8 oz and 16 oz), Dalmatia Fig Spread, Divina Sour Cherry Spread, Farmette Fresh Jam, La Panzanella Mini Crackers, Castelvetrano Olives, and Marcona Almonds.
• Fiorruci Prosciutto Italian prosciutto (3 oz) that pairs well with cheese trays, recommended with cheeses and refreshing fruits like cantaloupe.

Quantifiable outcome

• American Cheese Society (ACS) Award for Farmhouse with Peppercorn

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Willapa Hills Cheese: Washington State artisan cheese maker that supported Twin Sisters' R&D for their inaugural Whatcom Blue cheese. Both are small, raw-milk-focused Washington creameries selling through farm-direct and specialty channels.
• Ferndale Farmstead: Local Ferndale, WA artisan cheesemaker (mozzarella, scamorza) that supplies Twin Sisters and is co-featured in Twin Sisters' Local Cheese Gift Basket. Same geography, same farmstead-cheese positioning, overlapping retail/gifting customers.
• Rogue Creamery: Oregon-based artisan creamery famous for its blue cheese (similar category to Whatcom Blue) and aged raw-milk cheeses. Most direct product overlap — both make award-winning blue cheese from raw milk using traditional aging.
• Pleasant Valley Dairy: Local Ferndale/Whatcom County farmstead dairy whose cheese is featured in Twin Sisters' Local Cheese Gift Basket. Comparable small artisan producer in the same regional ecosystem.
• Appel Farms: Neighbor Whatcom County cheesemaker (smoked gouda, jalapeno gouda) that retails through Twin Sisters and is bundled into its gift baskets. Closely comparable small-scale artisan producer with shared regional customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Murray's Cheese: Iconic NYC cheese retailer and distributor that both sells its own/partner artisanal cheeses and curates a broad selection from producers like Twin Sisters. Adjacent through the cheese-retail and cheese-discovery experience Twin Sisters replicates locally.
• Cowgirl Creamery: Larger, established West Coast artisan creamery (Point Reyes Station, CA) producing raw and pasteurized cheeses with national specialty distribution. Broader portfolio and scale than Twin Sisters but overlapping artisan-cheese customer base.
• Cypress Grove: California-based artisan cheese maker (Humboldt Fog, Midnight Moon) with national distribution across specialty retailers. Comparable goat- and cow-milk artisan cheese portfolio, but materially larger scale.
• Vermont Creamery: Established Vermont artisan dairy producing cheeses and cultured dairy for national natural-food and specialty channels. Comparable farmstead-cheese positioning and direct-to-consumer orientation at much larger scale.
• Beecher's Handmade Cheese: Seattle-based artisan cheese maker with flagship retail locations, mail-order, and national distribution. Operates a similar cheese-shop-plus-e-commerce model in the Pacific Northwest, but at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Twin.Sisters.Creamery
• Instagraminstagram.com/twinsisterscreamery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/twin-sisters-creamery-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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