Wisconsin Cheese Company

Name

Wisconsin Cheese Company

Legal name

Wisconsin Cheese Company

Website

https://wisconsincheesecompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Cheese Products

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cheese Shops & Fromageries (CRAHAGAD), Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB)

Keywords

• Aged cheddar cheese
• Cheese gift boxes
• Fresh cheese curds
• Specialty dairy products
• Artisan cheese production

Headquarters

HQ city

Oregon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase model for individual cheese blocks, cheese curds, gift boxes, and charcuterie products sold directly to consumers through the company's e-commerce website. Products are priced per unit with occasional promotional offers.
2. Gift Box Sales: Premium gift box bundles featuring curated cheese and meat combinations sold as complete gift packages, including meat & cheese gift boxes, cheese curd samplers, corporate gift boxes, and custom build-your-own gift box options.
3. Wholesale: Wholesale channel for bulk orders of cheese and related products to businesses, indicated by a dedicated wholesale page on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wisconsin Cheese Company is a Wisconsin family-owned producer and direct-to-consumer retailer of authentic Wisconsin dairy products. The portfolio includes premium aged cheddar cheeses (3, 8, 10, 15, and 20-year varieties), specialty cheese blocks (Muenster, Gouda, Swiss, Havarti, Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack), fresh cheese curds (Yellow Cheddar, Mixed Cheddar, Dill Garlic), handcrafted meat and cheese gift boxes, charcuterie accessories, summer sausage, and snack items. Products are sold primarily through the company website with refrigerated nationwide shipping, alongside wholesale and corporate gifting programs.

Product overview

The Wisconsin Cheese Company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform selling authentic Wisconsin cheese and related products. Their portfolio centers on Meat & Cheese Gift Boxes (including customizable Build Your Own Gift Box and Corporate Gift Boxes), Cheese Blocks (aged cheddars ranging from 3-20 years, Gouda, Muenster, Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Havarti, Monterey Jack), Cheese Curds (in various flavors like Dill Garlic and Yellow Cheddar), and Bundle & Save multi-packs. The company also offers Charcuterie Boards & Accessories, Cheese & Meat Snacks (string cheese, shelf stable cheese, summer sausage), and Sweet & Savory Pairings (savory snacks, sweet snacks, spreads, pickled items). Products are shipped nationwide with refrigerated shipping for fresh items. The business emphasizes 100% real Wisconsin cheese, Wisconsin family ownership, locally sourced dairy, and fast shipping from Wisconsin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meat & Cheese Gift Boxes Pre-packaged gift boxes featuring combinations of Wisconsin cheese and sausage, designed for special occasions and gifting purposes.
• Build Your Own Gift Box Customizable gift box where customers select their preferred cheese and meat combinations.
• Corporate Gift Boxes Gift boxes designed for business gifting occasions, targeting clients and employees.
• Cheese Curd Sampler Gift Box A curated selection of cheese curds presented as a gift box, featuring various flavors and types.
• Cheese Blocks Individual blocks of Wisconsin cheese available in various types including Cheddar, Gouda, Muenster, Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Havarti, and specialty varieties.
• Aged Cheddar Cheese (3, 8, 10, 15, 20 Year) Premium aged cheddar cheeses ranging from 3 to 20 years of aging, with prices varying by aging duration.
• Muenster Cheese A smooth, mild Wisconsin cheese available in block format.
• Cheese Curds Fresh Wisconsin cheese curds available in various flavors including Yellow Cheddar, Mixed Cheddar, and Dill Garlic.
• Dill Garlic Cheese Curds - 2 Pack Pack of two 10-oz Dill Garlic flavored Wisconsin cheese curds.
• Bundle & Save Cheese Bundles Pre-configured cheese bundles offering savings, including Everyday Favorites, Bold & Spicy, and Party Pack varieties.
• Charcuterie Boards & Accessories Cutting boards, cheese knives, and other accessories for serving charcuterie and cheese.
• Cheese & Meat Snacks Snackable cheese and meat products including cheese snacks, string cheese, shelf stable cheese, meat snacks, and summer sausage.
• Summer Sausage Ready-to-eat cured Wisconsin sausage, a traditional Wisconsin specialty for pairing with cheese.
• Sweet & Savory Pairings Complementary foods for charcuterie boards including savory snacks, sweet snacks, sweet spreads, and pickled pairings.
• Cheese Snack Variety Pack A variety pack of cheese snacks, currently offered as a free bonus with any $30+ refrigerated cheese purchase.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Murray's Cheese: Murray's is a specialty cheese retailer and DTC brand with a deep catalog of aged and artisanal cheeses, gift boxes, and curated pairings. Closest comparable to Wisconsin Cheese Company's aged-cheese depth and cheese-forward gifting model.
• iGourmet: iGourmet is a long-running DTC specialty cheese and gourmet food retailer offering aged cheddars, cheese gifts, and curated pairings. Directly comparable as a mail-order cheese and gift-box e-commerce operator.
• Beecher's Handmade Cheese: Beecher's is an artisan cheese maker that sells flagship cheeses, gift boxes, and pairings direct to consumers online and through flagship retail. Comparable as a maker-to-DTC cheese brand with gifting programs.
• Goldbelly: Goldbelly is a national DTC food gifting marketplace that aggregates artisan and regional producers including cheese makers. Directly comparable on the food gifting and curated regional-product e-commerce model.
• Wisconsinmade.com: Wisconsinmade.com is a curated online marketplace celebrating Wisconsin-made specialty foods, including cheese. Highly comparable on Wisconsin-heritage storytelling and DTC specialty cheese and gift sales.
• Vermont Creamery: Vermont Creamery is an artisan dairy and cheese producer with a DTC storefront offering cheeses, gift boxes, and pairings. Comparable as a regional-heritage specialty cheese brand with direct e-commerce gifting.

Emerging players

• Cheese Grotto: Cheese Grotto is a niche specialty cheese DTC brand focused on craft cheese storage and small-format artisan cheese curation. Compares as an emerging specialty cheese e-commerce operator in the artisan cheese space.

Broad incumbents

• Tillamook: Tillamook is a large regional dairy cooperative with nationally distributed cheese and dairy products plus DTC and gift offerings. Comparable as a heritage dairy/cheese brand with consumer packaged goods distribution at much larger scale.
• Sargento: Sargento is a major national cheese CPG brand focused on natural sliced, shredded, and snack cheeses. Comparable as an established Wisconsin-based cheese CPG competitor with overlapping cheese product categories.

Regional players

• Vermont Country Store: Vermont Country Store is a regional heritage retailer selling specialty New England foods, cheese, and curated gift boxes online. Comparable on the artisan gifting and regional-heritage specialty food e-commerce model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wicheesecompany

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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