In the 1950s, George Merkt and his wife set up a small cheese and sausage shop near Salem, Wisconsin. That storefront was the beginning of Merkts Cheese Company, giving birth to a cheesemaking tradition of 100% real Wisconsin cheddar that continues to this day. These days, Merkts cheese spreads are produced under the name of Bel Brands USA in Little Chute, Wisconsin... and as always, only made with 100% real Wisconsin cheddar.

Dean Foods is the leading producer of dairy and frozen dessert products in the Midwest. Dean's, Country Fresh and Land O'Lakes are the key retail brands in the Midwest market. Dean Foods also is a major supplier to many Foodservice customers.

Rich in the tradition of Wisconsin cheesemaking, Springside Cheese carries on a family legacy of producing the finest hand-crafted, natural cheeses. Established in 1908 and purchased in 1973 by Wayne Hintz and family, today Springside integrates the passion of four generations of cheesemakers and the legacy of Wisconsin cheesemaking to create their hand-crafted, award-winning cheese. Springside remains one of Northeast Wisconsin’s longest running factories, but they're always looking toward the future. They look forward to creating and introducing an exquisite line of artisan and organic cheeses, using inspiration from their own German heritage as well as other rich flavors they love. Making cheese is their family tradition - and serving it should be yours!