Lynn Dairy & Lynn Proteins

What Lynn Dairy & Lynn Proteins does

Lynn Dairy & Lynn Proteins, Inc. is a third-generation, going-on-fourth-generation family-owned cheese manufacturer headquartered in Granton, Wisconsin (W1929 US Hwy 10). The company was founded in 1949 and operates with a headcount of 51-100 employees, producing a focused portfolio of dairy products including Mild Cheddar, Marble (Colby-Jack) cheese, multi-flavored cheese curds (Natural, Taco, Cajun, Garlic & Basil, Garlic & Dill, Italian, Jalapeno), and Instantized Whey Protein Concentrate 80%. Manufacturing is anchored at the single Granton facility, with cheese-making, aging, custom formulation, and whey processing capability supporting both core SKUs and custom-made cheeses.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led via an internal sales force marketing nationally and internationally to wholesale distributors and foodservice operators. A direct-to-consumer channel is operated through a Shopify storefront enabling mail-order sales, custom cutting, and pre-pricing services (Continental US shipping only). Pricing is unit-based — cheese SKUs are priced at $3.35–$3.60/lb and Whey Protein Concentrate at $19.50/lb — reflecting a pay-as-you-go, transactional model rather than subscription or contracted enterprise pricing. The company emphasizes quality-control process differentiation (hand-picked curds vs. mechanical scooping) and proprietary flavored-curd development as its primary technical differentiators.

Revenue is generated across three streams: wholesale distribution to foodservice operators (primary), DTC e-commerce and mail order (secondary), and custom-made cheese manufacturing/aging services. The business is privately held with no institutional investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no subsidiaries. Public visibility is limited: there are no named customer accounts, no disclosed revenue figures, no patents or trademarks on file, no management team bios published, and no certifications/compliance items beyond standard Shopify PCI-DSS payment handling.

Name

Lynn Dairy & Lynn Proteins

Legal name

Lynn Dairy & Lynn Proteins, Inc.

Website

https://lynndairy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lynn Dairy & Lynn Proteins is a third-generation, family-owned cheese manufacturer in Granton, Wisconsin producing Cheddar, Colby-Jack, flavored cheese curds, and whey protein concentrate for wholesale foodservice and direct-to-consumer mail order customers nationally and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cheese Manufacturing

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers (424430)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cheese Wholesale (AFAIAEAC), Dairy Ingredients (Whey, Lactose, Milk Powders) Wholesale (AFAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Cheese manufacturing
• Whey protein concentrate
• Dairy wholesale distribution
• Custom cheese products
• Foodservice dairy supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Granton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution: Lynn Dairy offers a dairy line of products for wholesale distribution to foodservice operators and distributors across national and international markets.
2. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Direct mail order and online sales through their Shopify storefront, including custom cutting and pre-pricing services for individual consumers.
3. Custom Cheese Manufacturing: Custom-made cheese products and aging services for customers with specific requirements, representing specialized manufacturing revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lynn Dairy & Lynn Proteins manufactures cheese and dairy products (Mild Cheddar, Marble/Colby-Jack cheese, multiple varieties of flavored and natural cheese curds, and Instantized Whey Protein Concentrate 80%) for wholesale foodservice distribution nationally and internationally. The company also offers direct-to-consumer sales via a Shopify online store with mail order, custom cutting, and pre-pricing services, and specializes in custom-made cheeses and cheese aging services.

Product overview

Lynn Dairy & Lynn Proteins is a third-generation family-owned cheese manufacturing company offering a focused portfolio of dairy products for wholesale distribution and foodservice. Their product line centers on cheese products including Mild Cheddar, Cheese Curds (in multiple flavored and natural varieties), Marble Cheese (Colby-Jack), and Whey Protein Concentrate. The company also provides custom-made cheeses, aging services, mail order, custom cutting and pre-pricing services. Products are available through their Shopify-based online store for direct consumer purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cheddar, Mild Mild cheddar cheese block sold by the pound ($3.35/lb) for wholesale foodservice distribution and direct consumer mail order via the Lynn Dairy Shopify store.
• Cheese Curds Hand-picked fresh cheese curds available in multiple varieties — Natural (White/Yellow), Taco, Cajun, Garlic & Basil, Garlic & Dill, Italian, and Jalapeno — sold by the pound ($3.60/lb) for wholesale and direct consumer purchase.
• Marble Cheese (Colby-Jack) Colby-Jack semi-hard cheese with a distinctive orange and white marbled appearance and mild flavor, sold by the pound ($3.50/lb) and usable on cheese trays, salads, sandwiches, burritos, casseroles, soups, and sauces.
• Whey Protein Concentrate (Instantized WPC 80%) Instantized WPC 80% manufactured from fresh whey, concentrated and spray dried with no added flavors or preservatives; sold in 1 lb packages at $19.50/lb for use in protein shakes and ingredient applications. Shipping within Continental United States only.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shopify Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationShopify provides the e-commerce platform powering Lynn Dairy's online store, enabling direct-to-consumer sales, order processing, payment gateway services, and data storage through their secure servers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Grassland Dairy Products: Wisconsin-based dairy manufacturer producing cheese, butter, and whey protein ingredients. Comparable to Lynn Dairy in Wisconsin geography, cheese and whey protein product mix, and B2B wholesale foodservice orientation.
• Hilmar Cheese: Large-scale cheese and whey protein producer operating across multiple U.S. states. Comparable to Lynn Dairy in the combined cheese manufacturing and WPC ingredient model, with much greater scale.
• Glanbia Nutritionals: Global leader in whey protein and dairy ingredients including WPC80. Comparable to Lynn Dairy's Lynn Proteins business as a directly competing whey protein concentrate producer serving food and nutrition manufacturers.
• Sartori Cheese: Wisconsin-based, family-owned artisan cheese manufacturer producing Cheddar, Colby-Jack, flavored cheese curds, and specialty cheeses. Directly comparable to Lynn Dairy in geography, product mix, B2B foodservice orientation, and family-owned heritage positioning.
• BelGioioso Cheese: Wisconsin-based family cheese manufacturer producing Cheddar, Colby-Jack, Italian-style cheeses, and specialty cheese curds. Comparable to Lynn Dairy in product portfolio, Wisconsin dairy heritage, and custom cheese capabilities for foodservice.

Broad incumbents

• Land O'Lakes: Major U.S. dairy cooperative with cheese and dairy ingredient operations. Comparable to Lynn Dairy as a large-scale incumbent in the same Wisconsin-rooted cheese category.
• Schreiber Foods: Large Wisconsin-based dairy and food company producing cheese, yogurt, and dairy ingredients. Comparable to Lynn Dairy as a much larger incumbent operating across the same dairy product categories including cheese curds and WPC.
• Dairy Farmers of America: Large U.S. dairy cooperative with cheese manufacturing and ingredient operations. Comparable to Lynn Dairy in cheese and dairy ingredient markets as a major volume competitor.
• Saputo: One of the largest dairy processors in North America producing Cheddar, Colby-Jack, and other cheese varieties. Comparable to Lynn Dairy in core cheese categories with vastly greater scale and broader distribution.
• Agropur: North American dairy cooperative producing cheese, whey protein, and dairy ingredients. Comparable to Lynn Dairy across cheese and whey protein concentrate product lines with substantially greater scale and distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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