Vella Cheese to Permanently Close Operations After 94 Years
Vella Cheese, a cheesemaker in Sonoma with 94 years of history, is permanently closing its operations. The factory has already ceased production, and the retail shop will close once its current inventory is depleted.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 26, 2026 —
Vella Cheese, a long-standing cheesemaker in Sonoma, has announced the permanent closure of its operations. The company, with a history spanning 94 years, has already ceased production at its factory.
The retail shop associated with Vella Cheese will remain open until its current inventory is fully depleted. The exact closing date for the shop has not been provided.
The closure marks the end of nearly a century of cheesemaking for the Sonoma-based business. The company’s history dates back 94 years, establishing it as a significant presence in the local food industry.
Further details regarding the reasons for the closure or the timeline for the retail shop’s final day of operation were not immediately available.
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