GREAT LAKES CHEESE

What sort of training tools and resources do you offer for operators who want to explore specialty cheese offerings?

We have a full line of contracted natural and process cheeses for every application. Samples, Cheese 101 training and culinary support are available across the country.

What trends are you seeing in cheese?

Continued growth in the pizza, burger and sandwich segments are fueling cheese sales. Shredded mozzarella and pizza blends, American cheese and sliced natural cheese continue to show sales growth. Sliced and shredded cheeses are growing in popularity as labor challenges persist. Innovation with new flavors is becoming popular, with smoked and spicy cheese varieties leading the way.

How is Great Lakes Cheese keeping up with these trends?

We have added production capacity plus unique packaging and flavors of sliced and shredded cheeses including Carolina reaper slices and shreds, smoked Gouda, smoked cheddar and smoked provolone. We regularly test and evaluate new packaging concepts and cheese varieties for commercialization.

Do you have solutions that help operators address consumer demands for convenience?

Yes! Packaged and portion-controlled cheese is our expertise. We have a national sales team offering culinary ideation, samples and solutions that offer value and uniqueness.