Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Cheese Manufacturer in Howard, WI
Founded in 1995, Winona Foods has grown from a heritage of family-owned cheese-making expertise to become a leading manufacturer of high-quality cheese products. Our deep industry knowledge, developed through decades of hands-on experience in dairy risk management, drives our commitment to excellence across Food Service, Industrial, and Retail sectors. Headquartered in Howard, Wisconsin, we operate a state-of-the-art facility featuring a commercial kitchen and product performance center, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions that meet evolving market demands.Our strategic national distribution network ensures reliable supply chain management, while our focus on innovation allows us to develop both traditional and cutting-edge cheese formulations. With a mission to provide exceptional value through quality, service, and customer partnership, we maintain rigorous industry standards while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and technical expertise.
Services
Cheese Manufacturing
Food Service Brands
Industrial Ingredients
Co-Packing Services
Natural Cheese
Specialty Cheese
Vegan Cheese
Italian Cheese
Performance Cheese
Cheese Distribution
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of specialized expertise in dairy risk management services
- Our Howard, WI facility includes a commercial kitchen for product performance testing
- We maintain strategic distribution centers across the United States for reliable delivery
- We offer custom cheese formulations spanning natural, specialty, and vegan options
- Our team partners with clients from product development through final delivery
Services
Cheese Manufacturing
Winona Foods produces a comprehensive range of cheese products including natural, specialty, and plant-based formulations. Our Howard, Wisconsin facility utilizes advanced manufacturing technology to create custom solutions for food service, industrial, and retail clients. With expertise in risk management services, we ensure consistent quality and supply chain reliability while developing both traditional and innovative cheese products.
Food Service Brands
We supply premium cheese products to commercial kitchens and food service operations nationwide. Our portfolio includes performance-oriented cheeses designed for professional culinary applications. The Howard facility's commercial kitchen allows for real-world testing of products to ensure optimal performance in food service environments, meeting the specific needs of restaurants, hotels, and institutional providers.
Industrial Ingredients
Our industrial division provides high-quality cheese ingredients for food processors and manufacturers. We offer customized solutions including cheese powders, sauces, and functional cheese components. With strategic distribution centers across the U.S., we support large-scale production needs while maintaining strict quality control standards. Our team works directly with clients to develop ingredients that meet specific formulation requirements.
Co-Packing Services
Winona Foods offers comprehensive co-manufacturing solutions for cheese products under private label brands. Our Howard facility's flexible production capabilities accommodate various packaging formats including shreds, slices, cubes, and specialty cuts. We handle complete supply chain management from development to delivery, providing retailers and brands with reliable production capacity and quality assurance.
Cheese Distribution
We maintain a strategic network of distribution centers throughout the United States to ensure efficient delivery of cheese products. Our logistics infrastructure supports both bulk industrial shipments and retail-ready packaging. With direct rail access at our Howard facility, we optimize transportation efficiency while maintaining product integrity through temperature-controlled storage and handling systems.
Questions
What types of cheese does Winona Foods manufacture?
We produce natural cheeses, specialty cheeses, vegan alternatives, Italian varieties, and performance cheeses in multiple formats including shreds, slices, cubes, and custom cuts.
Does Winona Foods offer private label cheese options?
Yes, we provide comprehensive co-packing services for private label cheese products across multiple packaging formats and custom specifications.
What food industry sectors do you serve?
We supply cheese products to food service operations, industrial manufacturers, and retail brands through our direct sales force and national broker network.
Where are Winona Foods' production facilities located?
Our main facility with commercial kitchen and product testing capabilities is located in Howard, Wisconsin, with additional distribution centers strategically placed across the U.S.
How does Winona Foods ensure product quality?
We maintain rigorous quality control through our heritage of cheese-making expertise, modern production technology, and comprehensive risk management services for dairy products.
Can Winona Foods develop custom cheese formulations?
Yes, our Howard facility's product performance center enables us to create customized cheese solutions tailored to specific client requirements for flavor, texture, and functionality.
