Jersey milk makes all the difference. To craft Simonsberg's soft white cheese, only the best is good enough. Our cheese masters believe to make the best cheese you start with the best milk. That's why they source only the most superior quality Jersey milk from a closely selected group of farmers.

Naturally delicious

Rich in colour and flavour, Jersey milk is special in many ways: It contains 18% more protein, 20% more calcium and 25% more butterfat than milk from other breeds. With the highest protein content of all the dairy breeds and excellent milk-fat content, Jersey milk is prized for softer cheeses, such as camembert, brie, blue cheese, cream cheese, feta and mozzarella.

Origins

The Jersey breed originates from the Channel Islands, with ancestors thought to stretch back to Normandy and Brittany. The first Jersey herd reached South African shores in 1881. Simonsberg can trace its Jersey heritage back to the famed Jersey herd established on Schoongesicht farm in 1892. In the 1960s the acclaimed Jersey farmer Douglas Houston made a legendary contribution to Simonsberg by building a world class Jersey herd, setting new standards in the industry.

Peace of mind

Simonsberg sources only the best quality Jersey milk. An independent dairy standards agency audits all milk suppliers to ensure they are G.A.P*-compliant. Milk producers also have to declare that they do not treat their cows with the rBST-hormone and standards strictly monitored.

What is G.A.P?

Good Agricultural Practices (G.A.P) is an industry standard focused on sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, food safety and the health and well-being of farm animals. Sustainable farming helps dairy farming communities to thrive and produce quality milk into the future, without harming the environment.