Soft cheese mould shape

[steamairship]

Hi.
Can someone explain to me why soft cheese moulds are tapered? Thanks in advance.

[Pete S]

 I think it is to offset slumping of the soft cheese. I only have straight sided molds and my cheeses slump considerately .           
  Pete

[steamairship]

I think I have it. You can stack them on top of each other when pressing. :-)

[NimbinValley]

It also helps with demoulding - they cheeses fall out more easily.