From facilities across Wisconsin, Grande manufactures several lines of trademark-quality cheese for the finest pizzerias and restaurants. We also provide specialty whey products to international food-and-beverage manufacturers which uniquely improves the taste, texture, and nutrition of their products.
How we go about the creation of our world-class cheese and whey products is as crucial to us as the end product. In short, we go to great lengths to operate in a socially responsible way. Our four pillars of social responsibility help to guide us, day-by-day: Business Sustainability, Associate Excellence, Community Involvement, and Environmental Awareness.
And yet, this isn’t why Grande exists in the first place. The most foundational element of our Culture statement requires, that we are committed to fulfilling “a purpose greater than ourselves.” This commitment ensures that we are each seeking ways to extend the impact of our individual roles, to the better of our Associates and their families, our dairy producers, our pizzeria and restaurant industry clients, and our whey-products customers—while always focusing on the improvement of our community and our shared environment.
Grande partners with some of the most progressive, innovative dairy producers who are committed to providing the highest-quality milk in the nation, enabling us to continuously deliver world-class cheese and specialty whey products. Three corresponding divisions exist within the Grande Enterprise, each tasked with ensuring that our products or services are made and delivered in world-class fashion including: (1) dairy-producer partnerships, (2) restaurant-quality cheeses for restaurateurs, and (3) specialty whey ingredients for food-and-beverage manufacturers.
Our commitment to trademark-quality cheese and specialty whey begins at the farm. Grande procures the highest quality milk from dedicated Wisconsin and Illinois dairy producers. Our staff veterinarians and producer services team partner with our Producers to enhance the quality of the milk and optimize cow comfort and care on the farm.
We are committed to being the Advocate of the Independent by providing independent restaurants “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy.” Our Trademark Quality cheese gives our Operators a competitive advantage by consistently providing them with the highest quality Italian cheeses available. In turn, this allows them to provide the highest quality pizzas and Italian cuisine.
Food and beverage manufacturers with formulation challenges rely on Grande Custom Ingredients Group to provide solutions using our innovative whey protein ingredients. Our products have unique functionalities that can improve texture, enhance flavor, and optimize nutrition while delivering the clean label consumers are looking for.
