Grande Cheese Company® is a U.S.-based dairy company dedicated to crafting world-class Italian-style cheeses and innovative dairy ingredients through deep partnerships with progressive, quality-driven milk producers. For decades, we have worked alongside Wisconsin’s finest dairies and skilled cheesemakers to deliver exceptional, artisan cheeses trusted by independent pizzerias and Italian restaurants across the United States.

Our business is anchored by three integrated divisions: dairy-producer partnerships that ensure premium milk quality; restaurant-quality cheeses designed to perform at the highest level in professional kitchens; and Grande Custom Ingredients Group®, a leader in functional whey ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers. Our clean label whey solutions help solve formulation challenges across a wide range of applications—from soups and sauces to baked goods, dairy, confectionery, and savory systems—while maintaining natural ingredients and consistent performance.

As Grande expands globally, Afino by Grande™ brings our heritage to international markets. Afino builds on the strong reputation of Grande, carrying forward our promise of delivering the Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy!® Our authentic Italian-style cheeses are crafted in the United States— supporting our delivery of exceptional cheese products with a focus on quality, freshness, and reliability across global markets.

Our natural cheeses are well suited for premium positioning. Whether for traditional Italian cuisine or New York–style pizza, Grande and Afino represent a trusted, high-performance choice for operators seeking uncompromising quality.