Cedar Valley Cheese, Inc. was founded in 1947. Starting small, the plant expanded several times over the years, growing from two employees to over 75. This remarkable growth reflects the excellence of Wisconsin's dairy industry. Today Cedar Valley Cheese has 8 licensed cheese makers.
The cheese plant is located at the junction of Hwy. 57 and Jay Road, just south of the village of Random Lake. That original modest plant remains the cornerstone for today's modern facility.
Jeff Hiller, president and third-generation owner, has significantly grown the business since taking over ownership in 1988. Currently the company manufactures more than 48 million pounds of cheese annually.
Cedar Valley Cheese receives milk daily from roughly 100 local farmers throughout eight counties. The company processes more than 1,200,000 pounds (or 141,000 gallons) of milk daily to make the cheese. Wisconsin cheese, known for its exceptional flavor, is crafted with this milk. It takes 18,500 cows to produce this amount of milk. The factory has seven huge stainless steel milk silos; each silo holds 60,000-70,000 gallons of milk.
More than 7500 gallons of sweet cream are produced daily. The butter made from this is available for purchase in the Cheese Store. Twenty-three semis carry whey (the by-product of cheese making) to a processing plant each day. We produce 9000 gallons of whey protein concentrate (a byproduct of the cheese making process) which is further converted into protein energy drinks.
The cheese-making process uses more than 150,000 gallons of well water daily.
Cedar Valley Cheese is committed to maintaining great quality and flavor in every product. Our factory has received the Seal of Excellence Award at the Wisconsin State Fair five times for its string cheese, which is celebrated for its creamy texture, stringiness, and great taste. We also received a red ribbon on our Provolone and Mozzarella cheeses.
Recent expansions, new equipment, automation, cold and dry storage facilities and dedicated employees have made it possible for Cedar Valley Cheese to offer a variety of gourmet cheese. These efforts ensure survival during changing times while upholding the cheese-making tradition. In the 1950s, there were cheese plants at almost every intersection in the county. Today, only a handful of family-owned cheese companies remain. You can find a variety of Wisconsin cheese products at our factory.
Explore a unique variety of gourmet cheeses and discover the perfect taste that suits your preference.
Cedar Valley Cheese Factory Website
Cheese Factory Phone: 920-994-4415