# Sustainable Cheesemaking Cultures IFF CHOOZIT LIFT Culture is for Semi-Hard Cheeses By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-06-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choozit-lift-culture References: [dairyfoods](https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98326-iff-debuts-choozit-lift-culture-for-cheesemaking) & [iff](https://www.iff.com/food-beverage/food-bioscience/cultures/dairy-cultures/choozit-lift-lets-craft-the-future/)  The [CHOOZIT LIFT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choozit-vintage) culture has been launched by [IFF](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yomix-prime) as a cheesemaking culture that's slated to help revolutionize the production process of semi-hard cheeses to maximize sustainability as well as business benefits. The cheesemaking culture is focused on [semi-hard cheese manufacturing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schuman-cheese) and combines an advanced strain design with practical cheesemaking knowledge. The result is that the culture allows for the curd-washing step to be removed from the process for a reduction in water and energy use. Senior Business Product Director Annie Mornet spoke on the CHOOZIT LIFT culture saying, "The future of dairy production, including cheesemaking, is about achieving more with less—less water, less energy, less compromise. CHOOZIT LIFT helps combine the centuries-old craft of cheesemaking with cutting-edge bioscience to unlock that future." Image Credit: IFF ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 42% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Cheesemaking:** Innovative cultures like CHOOZIT LIFT are paving the way for eco-friendly cheesemaking by minimizing resource consumption. - **Resource-efficient Dairy Production:** The adoption of curd-washing alternatives in dairy production supports a significant reduction in energy and water usage. - **Bioscience in Food Production:** Integrating bioscience with traditional food production methods is allowing for more sustainable and efficient manufacturing processes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dairy Industry:** The dairy sector is being transformed by innovations that prioritize sustainability and reduced resource usage in production processes. - **Biotechnology:** Advancements in biotech are creating substantial opportunities for improving agricultural and food production methods. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** The industry is embracing modern bioscientific solutions to enhance sustainability and efficiency in food production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consistent Cheese Aging Cultures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choozit-vintage.md) - [Next-Generation Cheese Cultures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-safe-cultures.md) - [Sustainable Fermented Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superbrewed-food.md) - [Quality-Enhancing Yogurt Cultures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yomix-prime.md) - [Fermentation-Based Dairy Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/AuX-Lab.md) - [Cheese Texture-Enhancing Enzymes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dsmfirmenich-maxirenevo.md) - [Cowless Pizzeria Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cultures-vegan-cheese.md) - [Fermented Milk Product Cultures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delvoone-cultures.md) - [Animal-Free Mozzarella Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-culture-animal-free-mozzarella.md)