Roquefort Société

Roquefort Société is one of the leading producers of Roquefort cheese, a renowned blue cheese from France. Founded in 1863 by Pierre Gay, the company has played a pivotal role in industrializing the production of this iconic cheese. Roquefort is made from sheep's milk and aged in the natural caves of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, where it develops its distinctive flavor from the Penicillium roqueforti mold.

The company is known for maintaining traditional methods of production while ensuring high standards of quality. Société Roquefort remains a global leader in the blue cheese market, with its products protected by the AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) designation.