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Leprino Foods is the number one supplier and manufacturer of mozzarella in the world. That's right, in the whole world! Every day, they process the milk of over 45,000 cows, turning it into delicious cheeses, whey protein, and other products that you and your family love.

And guess what? We have a location right here in Allendale, Michigan.

I was very lucky to sit down with Plant Operations Manager, Bon Holliday, and HR Manager, Julie Suarez, to discuss Leprino Foods and its impact on our Allendale community, including its dedication to its team members and being a champion of climate-conscious food manufacturing.

INTRODUCING LEPRINO FOODS, ALLENDALE!

I bet you didn’t know that almost every cheesy slice of pizza that you eat may have Leprino Foods mozzarella on it. That’s because Leprino Foods supplies cheese to a significant portion of the U.S. pizza market, including many of the top pizza chains across the country.

“Here in Allendale, we process nearly 3 million pounds of milk a day,” says Plant Operations Manager, Bon Holliday. “And we get all of our milk locally.”

How do they manage all that milk?

Since 1989, Leprino Foods’ Allendale location has been right here off 48th street, working closely with the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). With their help, Leprino Foods ensures that our local Allendale farms and cows are treated well and measure up to all regulations.

Community Outreach

But it’s not just the cows that Leprino Foods cares about. Leprino Foods’ community outreach is almost entirely employee-driven, with many of the 300+ amazing workers showing up and giving back to our Allendale community. Recently, employees donated over 18,000 items in the Love Inc. canned food drive.