Founded in 1889, Gebrüder Woerle GmbH is a family-owned Austrian cheese manufacturer renowned for producing high-quality cheese varieties from traditional family recipes. As a pioneer in hay-milk cheese production, the company is the market leader in Austria for hay-milk Emmentaler and processed cheese slices. Under the 'Happy Cow' brand, Woerle exports processed cheese products and natural cheese specialties to around 70 countries worldwide. The company employs approximately 350 people and collaborates with around 500 regional farmers to source premium hay-milk. In 2019, Woerle launched a comprehensive sustainability strategy focusing on climate responsibility and biodiversity, aiming to promote nature- and climate-friendly practices while supporting small-scale farming structures.