Great Lakes Cheese

Great things happen when we come together! Our La Crosse, WI, location recently welcomed members of our EHS and FSQA teams for meaningful conversations, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. Thank you to our employee-owners who participated and continue to make safety, quality, and continuous improvement a priority every day.⭐️

At Great Lakes Cheese, our strength comes from our employee-owners, and we are lucky to have such dedicated leaders guiding the way. As we continue to celebrate Dairy Month, we’re turning the spotlight on these three Plant Managers who exemplify leadership, safety, and operational excellence: 📍 Kim Passa – Plymouth, WI 📍 Jack Lee – Fillmore, UT 📍 Ryan Brickner – Franklinville, NY Join us in the comments! Where are you cheering from? 🧀 for Wisconsin, ⛰️ for Utah, or 🚜 for New York. 👇

We’re honored to be featured and to celebrate June Dairy Month alongside so many incredible people and organizations. The future of dairy is built on dedicated teams, strong communities, and a shared commitment to excellence. Thank you International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) for helping tell the stories behind this important industry. 🥛🧀

Great products don’t just happen—they are produced by dedicated teams led by exceptional people. This Dairy Month, we are recognizing our Plant Managers - the leaders behind our operations who keep teams focused, solve challenges, and keep us moving forward every day. They ensure we reach our goals and maintain the high standards our customers expect. Please join us in celebrating the leadership of Plant Managers: 📍 Mark Zblewski – Wausau, WI 📍 Dawn Butcher – Manchester, TN 📍 Nick Dnistrian – Adams, NY Where are you joining the celebration from? Tell us in the comments! 🧀 Wisconsin | 👢 Tennessee | 🚜 New York

Congratulations, Ivy, on being named Coordinator of the Year! 👏 Your dedication to helping our communities and supporting Harvest for Hunger continues to make a meaningful impact. We're proud to have you representing Great Lakes Cheese and grateful to be part of such an incredible effort to help fight hunger across Northeast Ohio.

Dairy Month is about more than just the products we produce - it is about the people leading the way behind the scenes. Behind every package of cheese, every challenge, and every win, are the Plant Managers who keep our sites moving forward each day. This month, we are shining a spotlight on these leaders who make it happen with the many dedicated employee-owners at their sites.    Please join us in recognizing our first three featured Plant Managers for their exceptional leadership and commitment to providing our customers nationwide with safe, quality product each and every day.  📍 Brady Bornhauser – La Crosse, WI 📍 James Montgomery – Abilene, TX 📍 David Bohman – Hiram, OH   Let us know where you're supporting us from by leaving a 🧀 for Wisconsin, 🤠 for Texas, or 🌰 for Ohio in the comments below! 👇

Happy #NationalCheeseDay! 🧀💛 It takes time, tradition, and an incredible amount of dedication to produce your savory favorites—and at Great Lakes Cheese, our family of employee-owners puts that dedication into practice every single day with every package we produce. As the nation’s leading natural cheese packager, we are proud to provide an affordable, nutritious staple that fuels families across the country. In fact, you’ve likely enjoyed our cheese without even knowing it! From the melted perfection on top of a slice from your local pizza shop to the packs you grab off the shelf at your go-to grocer, our hands help craft the products that bring people together. According to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the American cheese industry has grown into a phenomenal powerhouse, with more than one-third of all U.S. milk production dedicated to cheese. We are honored to lead the way, growing alongside consumer appetites while staying true to the craft and quality behind every single block. From our plants to your plate, thank you for making what we do possible!

National Dairy Month is a time to recognize the people behind every package of cheese. From our employee-owners to our partners, we’re proud to work alongside talented teams committed to delivering protein-packed, flavor-filled cheese products to families nationwide. Together, we’re helping create a product people enjoy every day. #NationalDairyMonth

The countdown to IDDBA 2026 is officially on, and our team is heading to Orlando from June 7th through June 9th! We are looking forward to connecting with you to discuss how we can drive category growth and deliver top-tier innovation to your shelves and menus. If you are attending the show, make sure to visit us at Booth #3135, where we will be showcasing an exciting lineup of new and upcoming products in our display cooler. Visitors will get a firsthand look at our newly launched Football die-cut slices—perfect for seasonal game-day merchandising—alongside an exclusive teaser of what is coming next, including our ultra-meltable Mexican Melting Cheese Shreds and our bold, high-heat Scorpion Shreds and Slices. Whether you want to talk supply chain excellence or explore the latest flavor trends, we would love for you to stop by the booth, meet the team, and see what we have in store for the coming year. See you in Orlando!

Congratulations to our ten incredible award recipients on receiving the 2026 Stewardship Award at their respective site! Each of these individuals represents the very heart of what it means to be an employee-owner. By embracing the spirit of growth and partnership, and living our core values of hard work, honesty, and integrity, they have set a standard of excellence for us all. Their extraordinary and sustained contributions have made a lasting impact on our business. We are a stronger, better organization because of their dedication. Thank you for your outstanding stewardship!