Formaticum

Devoted to preserving the life of cheese so you can enjoy its true taste in all its glory. Made with This sent him on a cheese pilgrimage to Paris.

Mark Goldman, owner and founder of Formaticum, has been working in the cheese business since 2004. Immediately upon discovering his love of cheese, Mark dedicated himself to eating as many different types of cheese as possible. Picture Mark's first night in the city: after a day of exploring cheese shops, he spread out his bounty over the bed and took in the aromatic funk of at least forty varieti

es of cheese. There was camembert, brie de meaux and vacherin mont d’or, all raw milk and delicious! As Mark sipped wine, he admired the assortment of materials wrapping his bounty. What were these materials? And how cool was it that they were all branded with the name of the purveyor so Mark could remember where he had purchased them? The packaging differentiated these cheeses and, in a way, made them look noble. By the end of Mark's trip, he'd driven to factories all over France to learn everything he could about cheese packaging: That it not only looks good, but protects flavor and allows for proper oxygen exchange, letting cheese breathe. After all, cheese is alive. Let's not suffocate it and let it spoil before we can eat it. Since that trip to Paris in 2005, Mark has dedicated himself to honoring the makers and defending flavor.

04/15/2026

There's a reason why our Classic Cheese Storage Bags are a best-seller - because they work.

04/10/2026

Shelf Talkers for all of our retail products are now available to our wholesale customer base! Let your customers know what the product is and how to use it with our sleek new Shelf Talkers.

Request yours by emailing us at [email protected].

Thank you to Town & Country cheesemonger Maggie Mudgett for this photo of Formaticum products on display at the cheese counter.

03/30/2026

Perfect Pairing Alert! The tanginess and acid of aged chèvre is an ideal canvas for a sweet and floral honey - what are your favorite goat cheese pairings?

03/28/2026

It's a great weekend to get outside and enjoy some cheese in the fresh air!

03/25/2026

The Wire Cutter is getting rave reviews from cheesemongers and cheese consumers alike. Add this essential tool to your collection by shopping the link in our bio.

03/23/2026

Did you know that goat cheese is a seasonal product? It's true! While goat cheese can be purchased year-round, the best time to enjoy fresh and aged chèvre is in the spring and early summer, when the milk is rich with extra fat after kidding (when goats give birth). This is also the time when goats have access to graze freely on lush grasses, herbs, and flowers, which lends a beautiful complexity to their milk.

PRO TIP: Aged goat cheeses have delicate rinds that require more oxygen to thrive than other cheeses. Storing your cheese in Formaticum plant-based Cellophane will allow it to breathe and ensure that it stays in peak condition longer! Our Cellophane is plastic-free and more porous than our other cheese wrapping materials. Available at wholesale.formaticum.com.

03/20/2026

It's the first day of spring! We're looking forward to warmer weather, seasonal produce, and eating some velvety, tangy, delicious goat cheeses. Our plant-based Cellophane Sheets & Rolls are perfect for wrapping these delicate beauties and allowing a little extra airflow to keep their rinds happy and healthy. Order now at wholesale.formaticum.com.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day! We're celebrating with some Gubbeen from County Cork, Ireland. Its funky, earthy washed rind and creamy paste is the perfect pairing with a pint of beer. Tell us how you're celebrating the holiday in the comments ⬇️

03/11/2026

Check it out! The new Roscioli NYC Cheese Club includes our best-selling Cheese Storage Bags, and of course, a selection of delicious Italian cheeses - the perfect pairing.

Interested in including Formaticum Cheese Storage Bags in your cheese subscription box or cheese club? Did you know that we can do personalized individually packaged samples of all our retail products? Email us at [email protected] to learn more.

03/10/2026

What a delight to visit both goat.sheep.cow. locations in Charleston, SC over the weekend - they proudly display Formaticum retail products alongside their stellar selection of domestic and imported cheese! Their mongers were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and welcoming, and we definitely recommend paying them a visit if you find yourself in Charleston.

03/09/2026

We had to share this - Bel Ross loves our Professional Blue Cheese Knife so much that she got it tattooed! We love the dedication and are so grateful for the support.

We're pretty sure this is the very first Formaticum tattoo ever, but if you happen to have one, we want to see - DM or email us!

03/08/2026

Interested in bringing some Formaticum to your next cheese class or tasting? Ask about our Event Partnership Program! We offer complimentary product in exchange for a brief overview of proper cheese storage and Formaticum products during your event.

Email [email protected] for more information on this program.

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San Diego, CA

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800.830.0317

Website

http://www.formaticum.com/

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