Products

Great Lakes Cheese provides a full line of premium quality cheeses for our customers. We are the one stop source for all of your program needs. Great Lakes Cheese has consistent quality products and a high service level that will help you win more customers- and keep them coming back.

NATURAL CHEESE

Our natural flavors include a variety of Cheddars, Swiss, Colby, Mozzarella, Muenster, Provolone, Pepper Jack, Blue, Feta, Gorgonzola, Goat, Reduced Fat Blue, and Reduced Fat Feta.

PROCESSED CHEESE

Our processed cheeses are made to include carefully selected natural cheese types that produce superb taste, consistency, and performance. It maintains its smooth body and texture when cold, yet melts easily when heated. Our Processed Cheese line provides extraordinary value, exact slice counts and extended shelf life.

Our popular processed cheese varieties include American Deluxe, Cheese Food, Cheese Spread, Cheese Product, 2% and Fat Free, and are available in 2lb spreads, IWS, and Deli Loaves.

SPECIALTY CHEESE

Great Lakes Cheese is a leading producer of artisanal Blue Veined Cheeses for both retail and foodservice operations. As with all Great Lakes products, our Blue Veined Cheeses are produced with the highest quality standards and are available in crumbles, exact weight wedges, and full deli wheels.

In addition to our savory Blue, Great Lakes also offers a variety of other specialty cheeses which are of exceptional quality and distinction. Our full-line program includes Blue, Brie, Boursin, Feta, Goat, Gorgonzola, Grated Italian and Smoked Cheeses.

Our specialty portfolio extends to include imported cheeses for the most contemporary palates. As a leading cheese importer, Great Lakes sources cheeses from Denmark (Havarti, Blue, Fontina and Brie), Holland (Gouda and Edam), Switzerland (Emmentaler and Gruyere) and Norway (Jarlsburg and Jarlsberg Lite).

ADAMS RESERVE CHEDDAR CHEESE

Global Food Safety Initiative Adams Reserve New York Extra Sharp Cheddar is made in the small town of Adams, NY with milk from the finest dairy farms. Adams Reserve is a consistent Gold Medal winner for flavor, body, texture and finish. Naturally-aged, it’s the taste that’s perfect for every occasion. Available in attractive packaging and in a variety of convenient sizes and cuts, Adams Reserve Cheddar truly has world class appeal.

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Supply Chain Excellence

We're in the cheese business, and exclusively in the cheese business. Great Lakes Cheese has invested in capital infrastructure to provide consistent, long-term, low-net, landed cost in spec product. As the industry leader, we continue to invest in new technology and supply chain efficiencies.

Our Supply Chain

Our Happy Employees

Amber Bacon, Product Marketing Specialist

"One of the greatest feelings is waking up in the morning and looking forward to work. I love my job, thanks to this amazing family-owned company, as well as my colleagues, who I now consider family." Amber Bacon, Associate Product Manager

"Coming from a larger, publicly-held company, I can attest to the family atmosphere the Great Lakes Cheese environment brings to the table. From the production floor to the front office, everyone is ready to help you accomplish your goals, and does so with a smile. All employees want to see the company succeed, and there's a true sense of teamwork anywhere you go." Trent Lattimore, Packaging Engineer

Erin Shirkey, Director of Sales Operations

"Great Lakes Cheese was not the place I originally expected to find a career, but it's now a place I truly appreciate. With hard work and great mentors, I've been able to advance into new roles as my experience and skills have developed. I've worked here for almost 20 years, but each day, I still continue to learn and be challenged." Erin Shirkey, Director of Sales Operations

Mark Gray, Customer Service Representative

"I’ve been employed with GLC for over 20 years. After hearing from several friends who were working here, especially about the ESOP plan and job security, I decided to exit the construction field for a new career. I’m so glad I made that decision, and the experience of working in both production and the front office has been challenging and rewarding. Being able to participate and contribute to a steadily growing family-oriented business, as an employee-owner, and with the best benefits in the industry, has kept me firmly planted here at GLC." Mark Gray, Customer Service Representative

Nick Ruskiewicz, Sales Operations Coordinator

"I was recently hired by Great Lakes Cheese as a Customer Service Representative. I realized early on what a powerful commitment to teamwork all employees have here. To work in an office atmosphere where the company succeeds by others doing for others to achieve goals regardless of departments is truly eye opening! Great Lakes Cheese is a very large company that feels like a very large family to me. I’m so excited being part of this GLC team and having the opportunity to participate and contribute to such a successful company."Nick Ruskiewicz, Sales Operations Coordinator

"I was recently hired by Great Lakes Cheese as an Account Manager. Throughout my short time here, I have truly felt the family atmosphere that everyone talks about at Great Lakes. This was one of the many reasons why I chose to come work here. Everyone has a great sense of team work and will go out of their way to help you if you need it. It is one of the few companies that truly cares about the success of each employee."Tyler Mazanec, Regional Account Manager

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