What nordic creamery does

Nordic Creamery is a privately held, family-owned artisan dairy producer based in Westby, Wisconsin, operating since at least 2014. The company manufactures handcrafted cheeses and butters from cow, goat, and sheep milk sourced from small family farms in Wisconsin's Driftless Region, with additional offerings in ice cream, beef, pork, summer sausage, honey, and Amish-made candies and jams. Its product portfolio is organized into Wisconsin Cheese (cow, goat, sheep, and mixed milk varieties), Natural Butter (cultured European-style butters at 85% butterfat, flavored spreads, and seasonal summer butter), and Gift Baskets priced from $23 to $125. Notable specialty lines include A2/A2 protein raw milk cheeses targeted at lactose-sensitive consumers, raw milk cheddars aged up to 10 years, and award-winning cultured butters made with live cultures.

The business operates three revenue channels in parallel: direct-to-consumer e-commerce with nationwide U.S. shipping ($5 flat shipping on $30+ orders for WI, MN, IL, and IA), a physical retail store at 202 W Old Towne Rd in Westby, WI, and wholesale distribution to 50+ independent grocers, natural food co-ops, and specialty retailers across 18+ states including Whole Foods, Eataly, Natural Grocers, Plum Market, and Ingles Markets. The craft is led by Al Bekkum, a long-time licensed Wisconsin buttermaker and cheesemaker, whose products have collected multiple national medals including 2024 Gold/Silver/Bronze at the World Championship Cheese Contest and 2024 Grand Champion Butter at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Name

nordic creamery

Legal name

Nordic Creamery

Website

https://nordiccreamery.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nordic Creamery is a family-owned artisan dairy in Westby, Wisconsin producing handcrafted cheeses, cultured butters, meats, and gourmet gift baskets from cow, goat, and sheep milk. Products are sold via DTC e-commerce, a retail store, and 50+ wholesale accounts across 18+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Dairy Products (Cheese & Butter)

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Creamery Butter Manufacturing (311512), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Butter & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Sour Cream, Kefir) Wholesale (AFAIAEAB), Farmstead & Local Artisan Food Markets (Retail Shops) (CRAHAGAO)

Keywords

• Artisan cheese production
• Cultured butter making
• Raw milk cheese
• A2 protein dairy
• Gourmet gift baskets

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Consumer Sales: Online e-commerce sales through the company's website offering direct shipping to customers nationwide, with $5 flat shipping for orders over $30 in WI, MN, IL, and IA.
2. Retail Store Sales: Physical retail store in Westby, WI open to public year-round, selling cheeses, butters, ice cream, beef, pork, and regional foods. Store hours Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-3pm seasonally (May-Oct).
3. Wholesale Distribution: Distribution through independent grocers, co-ops, natural food stores, and specialty retailers across 18+ states including AL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, OH, SC, SD, TN, VA, WI.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nordic Creamery produces and sells handcrafted artisan cheeses, cultured butters, meats, ice cream, and gourmet gift baskets made from goat, cow, and sheep milk sourced from small Wisconsin dairy farms in the Driftless Region. The product portfolio spans cow, goat, sheep, and mixed milk cheeses (cheddars, muenster, parmesan, feta, Capriko), European-style cultured butters at 85% butterfat, raw milk and A2/A2 protein dairy lines, and assorted gift baskets combining dairy with summer sausage, beef sticks, Amish jams, and confections. Products are sold through an e-commerce website shipping nationwide, a retail store in Westby, WI, and wholesale distribution to 50+ retail partners.

Product overview

Nordic Creamery is an artisan cheese and butter company based in Westby, Wisconsin, offering handcrafted dairy products made from goat, cow, and sheep milk. The product portfolio centers on Wisconsin Cheese (organized into Cow's Milk Cheese, Goat's Milk Cheese, Mixed Milk Cheeses, and Sheep's Milk Cheese subcategories), Natural Butter (including award-winning cultured, flavored, and seasonal butters), and Gift Baskets (premium assortments of cheeses, butters, meats, and confections). Additional offerings include Local Favorites (summer sausages, beef sticks, honey) and Amish Made specialty items (candies and jams). The company is particularly known for its award-winning butters, A2/A2 protein dairy products for lactose-sensitive consumers, and specialty goat and sheep milk cheeses. Products are available for online ordering with shipping throughout the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A2/A2 Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese Line Raw milk cheddar cheeses made from 100% A2/A2 protein milk free of A1 Beta Casein, aged 2-5+ years, plus raw milk A2/A2 mozzarella and smoked cheddar. Targeted at lactose-sensitive consumers.
• Wisconsin Cow Milk Cheeses Handcrafted cow milk cheeses including aged cheddar (up to 10 years), mild cheddar, smoked cheddar, muenster, hot cheddar with jalapeño, parmesan, and string cheese.
• Goat Milk Cheeses Goat milk cheeses including award-winning Grumpy Goat (cellar-aged over 1 year), Blazing Billy Jalapeño, Goat Muenster, Mild Goat Cheddar, Mountain Jack, Raw Milk Goat Cheddar, and Smoked Goat Cheddar.
• Capriko Mixed Milk Cheeses Award-winning semi-hard cheeses blending fresh goat and cow milk including Capriko and Capriko Smoked, with firm yet creamy texture and lower lactose content than cow-only cheese.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest: Gold Medal (Pepper Butter), Silver Medal (Garlic Butter), Bronze Medal (Honey Butter)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Dan at the Wine GuyzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWine pairing recommendations for Nordic Creamery cheeses. Dan at the Wine Guyz provides wine pairing suggestions including Chardonnay for Capriko, Rose for Mountain Jack, and Sauvignon Blanc for Grumpy Goat cheese.
• Pearl Street BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeer pairing recommendations for Nordic Creamery cheeses and butters. Pearl Street Brewery in La Crosse recommends beers like Pearl Street Pale Ale for Capriko and Smoked Cheddar, and That's What I'm Talkin' 'bout Organic Rolled Oat Stout for Grumpy Goat.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vermont Creamery: Artisan dairy producer known for cultured butter, fresh and aged cheeses, and direct-to-consumer plus wholesale distribution. Closely comparable to Nordic Creamery in craft European-style cultured butter, cheese portfolio, and natural/specialty retail channel strategy.
• Cypress Grove: Specialty American cheese maker famous for fresh goat cheese and aged goat milk cheeses. Comparable in goat milk cheese focus, award-winning craft positioning, and specialty food retail distribution.
• Rogue Creamery: Oregon-based artisan cheese maker specializing in blue cheese and aged cheddars with strong DTC and wholesale channels. Comparable in award-winning craft cheese, raw milk positioning, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce.
• Jasper Hill Farm: Vermont farmstead creamery producing award-winning aged and raw milk cheeses with national wholesale and DTC. Comparable in raw milk and aged cheese portfolio, farmstead positioning, and premium specialty retail.
• Beecher's Handmade Cheese: Artisan cheese maker with flagship retail locations and wholesale distribution of aged cheeses and cultured butter. Comparable in retail store + wholesale GTM, premium aged cheese portfolio, and brand-led consumer marketing.
• Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese: Farmstead cheese producer with award-winning original and aged cheeses plus specialty retail and wholesale. Comparable in farmstead positioning, award-driven brand, and natural/specialty wholesale channels.
• Haystack Mountain: Colorado-based artisan cheese maker focused on aged and raw milk cheeses. Comparable in craft, award-winning cheese portfolio and specialty retail/wholesale distribution.
• Carr Valley Cheese: Wisconsin-based family-owned artisan cheese maker producing award-winning cheeses, including aged cheddars and specialty varieties. Comparable in Wisconsin craft positioning, aged and raw milk cheese focus, and gift basket retail strategy.
• Hook's Cheese: Wisconsin family-run artisan cheese producer with multiple World Championship Cheese Contest awards, focused on aged cheddars. Comparable in family ownership, Wisconsin craft positioning, and award-winning aged cheese portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• BelGioioso Cheese: Larger Wisconsin specialty cheese producer offering broad portfolio of Italian-style and aged cheeses across national wholesale. Comparable in Wisconsin cheesemaking heritage and broad specialty retail distribution, but at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NordicCreamery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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