Pasteurized process. Handcrafted since 1939. Dietz & Watson was founded in 1939 by Gottlieb Dietz, a talented German sausage maker. Four generations later we are still family owned and operated. Our family values drive our business, which is why we still handcraft our cheese in small batches under the watchful eye of our Master Cheesemaker. Preparing the finest premium meats and artisan cheeses is more than what we do. It's who we are.