Monroe, New York

village in Orange County, New York, United States

town in New York, United States

Velveeta is a brand name for a processed cheese similar to American cheese. It was developed in 1918 by Emil Frey (1867–1951) of the Monroe Cheese Company in Monroe, New York. In 1923, The Velveeta Cheese Company was incorporated as a separate company. In 1925, it advertised two varieties, Swiss and American. The firm was purchased by Kraft Foods Inc. in 1927.