Black Diamond HistoryBlack Diamond CheestringsFuncheez!
Established in 1933 by Robert F. Hart, Black Diamond Cheese Limited has over 75 years experience in Cheese making.

Historically, cheese was dipped in hot wax to prevent mould growth on the rind and to reduce shrinkage during aging. Upon contact with the rind, the wax immediately turned "Black". A Diamond among cheese for flavour and black on the outside - the name "Black Diamond" was born.

1933
Black Diamond became the first brand name for Canadian cheddar cheese.

1957
Black Diamond was the first to introduce 200g "sticks" to consumers.

1983
Black Diamond celebrated 50th anniversary.

1991
Cheestrings Ficello were launched. Parmalat was the first company to introduce a snack cheese product.

1997
Black Diamond introduced Natural Shredded cheese.

2006
Black Diamond Sargento introduced Bistro Natural Shredded cheese with enhanced ingredients

2007
Black Diamond introduces Smart Growth snack cheese

2008
Black Diamond celebrates 75th anniversary.

2009
Black Diamond introduces Funcheez!

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