2022 Natural, Processed, and Imitation Cheese Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing natural cheese (except cottage cheese), processed cheese, cheese foods, cheese spreads, and cheese analogs (imitations and substitutes). These establishments also produce byproducts, such as raw liquid whey. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cottage cheese are classified in industry 2026, and those manufacturing cheese-based salad dressings are classified in industry 2035.