What Montchevre does

Montchevre is a U.S. dairy brand that manufactures and distributes fresh goat cheese and related products, operating as a brand within Saputo Cheese USA Inc. (itself a subsidiary of the publicly listed Canadian dairy conglomerate Saputo Inc., TSX: SAP). Founded in 1989 in Preston, Wisconsin, the company began with a 4,000-square-foot plant and merged traditional French goat cheese-making techniques (notably slow draining and folding) with local methods, eventually becoming the leading domestic goat cheese producer in the United States. All Montchevre cheeses are manufactured in Wisconsin, with fresh milk sourced from a network of 430+ independent local family farms across the Midwest.

The product portfolio spans three categories: fresh goat cheese (logs in 14+ flavors such as Plain, Honey, Garlic & Herb, Blueberry Vanilla, and Jalapeno; crumbles in two flavors; and single-serving 1oz medallions in individual or 5-pack formats), aged specialty cheeses (Goat Milk Cheddar, Bucheron matured 5-10 weeks, and additional SKUs), and organic chevre (Plain and Garlic & Herb 4oz logs, USDA Organic certified by MOSA). The company also offers goat milk yogurt. Montchevre holds USDA Organic certification on its organic line and emphasizes animal welfare standards and no use of growth hormones across its supply chain.

Commercially, Montchevre generates revenue through one-time product sales distributed via two channels: retail grocery stores nationwide (with consumers locating products through the brand's 'Find In Store' tool) and a dedicated foodservice channel for bulk orders serving chefs, restaurants, weddings, and events. The brand supports these channels through a content-driven marketing approach — an extensive recipe library (40+ recipes), active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, and a Wisconsin-centric production narrative emphasizing fresh milk supply and traditional French craftsmanship. All operations are governed by parent-company policies including the Saputo Promise (seven pillars of social, environmental, and economic performance) and Saputo's Supplier Code of Conduct.

Name

Montchevre

Legal name

Saputo Cheese USA Inc.

Website

https://montchevre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Montchevre manufactures and distributes fresh goat cheese, organic chevre, and aged specialty goat milk cheeses from Wisconsin, selling through U.S. retail grocery and foodservice channels as a brand within Saputo Cheese USA Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Goat Cheese

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Goat cheese
• Fresh chevre
• Organic cheese
• Aged specialty cheese
• Dairy products

Headquarters

HQ city

Belmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Cheese Product Sales: Montchevre generates revenue through the sale of its goat cheese products including fresh logs, crumbles, medallions, aged specialty cheeses, and organic options sold through retail grocery stores and foodservice channels

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Montchevre manufactures and distributes goat cheese products under three main categories: Fresh Cheese (14+ flavored logs, crumbles in 2 flavors, medallions), Aged Specialty Cheeses (Goat Milk Cheddar, Bucheron, Kiss My Ash, Tricycle, Chèvre in Blue), and Organic Chevre (USDA Organic and MOSA certified Plain and Garlic & Herb logs). Products are made from fresh goat milk sourced from 430+ independent Midwest family farms and are sold primarily through U.S. retail grocery stores with a foodservice bulk channel for chefs.

Product overview

Montchevre is a goat cheese company offering a diverse portfolio of products under three main categories: Fresh Cheese (including Logs in 14+ flavors, Crumbles in 2 flavors, Medallions, and Crottin), Aged Specialty Cheeses (Goat Milk Cheddar, Bucheron, Kiss My Ash™, Tricycle™, and Chèvre in Blue®), and Organic Chevre (Plain and Garlic & Herb certified organic options). The products range from traditional French-style fresh cheeses to aged specialty varieties, all crafted from fresh goat milk sourced from Midwest family farms. The company operates as part of Saputo Cheese USA Inc.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh Logs Traditional French-style fresh goat cheese logs made with prime quality milk, slowly drained and folded using traditional techniques. Available in 14+ flavors including Plain, Honey, Garlic & Herb, Blueberry Vanilla, Cranberry Cinnamon, Jalapeno, and more. Sold through U.S. retail grocery for home cooking and entertaining.
• Crumbles Crumbled goat cheese with tang and freshness, suited for sprinkling on salads, pasta, sandwiches, or pizza. Available in 2 flavors, packaged in resealable deli cups for retail consumers.
• Medallions Single-serving 1 oz fresh goat cheese medallions serving as a convenient alternative to multiple-portion logs. Packaged individually or as a 5-pack suited for lunch, picnics, and snacking.
• Goat Milk Cheddar Hand-crafted goat milk cheddar cheese produced using a traditional cheddar manufacturing process, offering a smooth cheddar texture with a mild goat-milk tang. Available in bar and cheese stick formats.
• Bucheron Ivory-colored goat cheese matured for 5-10 weeks, producing a dense center and gooey cream line with discreet earthy undertones. Delivers two textures in one cheese using high-quality fresh goat's milk.
• Organic Goat Cheese USDA Organic certified goat cheese certified by MOSA, available in Plain and Garlic & Herb 4 oz logs. Made from milk meeting organic standards for farm-to-table quality.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Saputo Cheese USA Inc.coreOthersMontchevre is owned and operated by Saputo Cheese USA Inc., one of the top three cheese producers in the United States. Saputo provides corporate oversight, resources, and infrastructure for the Montchevre brand. The parent company's policies including the Saputo Promise (7 Pillars of social, environmental and economic performance), Supplier Code of Conduct, and Saputo Code of Ethics govern Montchevre's operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tillamook: Oregon-based farmer-owned dairy cooperative producing a broad portfolio of cheeses, ice cream, and other dairy products. Comparable as a US specialty/regional dairy manufacturer with national retail distribution and farmer-supplier model, though broader in scope than goat cheese.
• Cowgirl Creamery: California-based artisan cheese maker producing a range of cow's milk cheeses with strong retail and foodservice presence. Comparable as a premium, US-made specialty cheese brand in similar retail channels, though primarily cow milk rather than goat.
• Organic Valley: US organic dairy cooperative producing milk, cheese, butter, and yogurt under the Organic Valley brand. Comparable as a large-scale organic dairy player with retail distribution overlapping Montchevre's USDA Organic Chevre SKUs and similar animal-welfare positioning.

Direct peers

• Bellwether Farms: California-based sheep and goat dairy producing artisan cheeses, yogurts, and bottled milk. Comparable as a small-batch goat-focused dairy competitor with overlapping retail and foodservice presence, including goat milk yogurt adjacency.
• Redwood Hill Farm: Northern California goat dairy producer of cheeses, yogurt, and kefir. Comparable as a goat-focused dairy with direct overlap on goat yogurt and fresh cheese categories relative to Montchevre.
• Laura Chenel's Chevre: Pioneering US goat cheese brand founded in the 1980s, specializing in fresh chevre and aged goat cheeses. Direct competitor with similar product format, retail distribution, and foodservice presence to Montchevre.
• Cypress Grove: California-based artisan cheese maker famous for Humboldt Fog and other goat cheeses. Directly comparable as a premium goat cheese brand with retail and foodservice distribution similar to Montchevre, including aged specialty overlap.
• Haystack Mountain: Colorado-based goat cheese producer offering fresh and aged goat cheeses through retail and foodservice channels. Direct peer with similar product mix (fresh logs, aged specialties) and US retail distribution profile to Montchevre.
• Vermont Creamery: A leading US goat cheese producer based in Vermont, offering fresh and aged goat cheeses through retail and foodservice. One of the closest direct competitors to Montchevre in domestic goat cheese, with overlapping SKUs in fresh logs, crumbles, and aged varieties, and similar premium positioning.

Emerging players

• Pure Éire Dairy: Washington-based organic goat milk yogurt and dairy producer. Relevant overlap on goat milk yogurt and organic positioning called out in Montchevre's short description, though smaller scale and more yogurt-focused than Montchevre's cheese-led portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Montchevre
• Instagraminstagram.com/montchevre
• Pinterestpinterest.com/montchevre
• Xx.com/MontchevreGoat

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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