Introducing Rueben Nilsson
Please join us in welcoming Rueben Nilsson to the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery team. Rueben joins us as our Menomonie Director of Operations. He comes to us with 15 years of cheese production experience having previously worked for Caves of Faribault-Prairie Farms Dairy and The Lone Grazer Creamery. Rueben’s focus is on keeping the Menomonie facility […]
Congratulations Dean!
Congrats to our very own, Dean Hines, who was named the 2022 Field Representative of the Year this evening! Well deserved! Field reps serve a very important job! They act as liaisons between our patron farm owners and our cooperative. They work closely with the farms to ensure the health and happiness of the herd […]
Launching our newest cheese curd flavor! Dill Pickle!
Our creamy and salty cheese curds combined with tangy vinegar, dill, onion, and spices create just the right balance of salty and sour flavors. Eat them plain, dip them in ranch, batter and fry them, add to your Bloody Mary garnishes–you do you. Dill pickle lovers, these curds will quickly become your new favorite! Ranked […]
Ellsworth’s Ranch Curds are #1!
The American Cheese Society (ACS) held its annual conference in Portland, OR last month. One of the highlights of the event each year is the contest for the best cheeses in the Americas. The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition, the largest event of its kind for American-made cheeses, actually took place in May. The […]
2022 Employee Milestones
At Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, our team members are more than employees; they are like family. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers with us often span decades. See our most recent Commitment to Craft acknowledgements. December, 2022 Marti Gillespie – 1 Year of Service Travis Gans – 1 Year of […]
Join us for our Menomonie, WI Grand Opening!
Join us as we officially celebrate the opening of our new retail store in Menomonie, WI! Menomonie Store Grand Opening Event July 14, 2022-July 17, 2022 The celebration kicks off on Thursday, July 14 at 4pm with a Ribbon Cutting by the Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce. The festivities then continue through the weekend! Join […]
Whew! Another Dairy Month
The fryers are packed away as another marathon Dairy Month has come to an end. Each weekend in June teams from Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery attended Dairy Breakfasts and other events where they deep-fried and served up cheese curds to attendees. Were you among them? Attending these events take a lot of work and coordination. Through […]
Cheese Curds Featured in Holiday Stationstores
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Holiday Stationstores for a unique and delicious take on a cheese sandwich. Introducing their new Cheese Curd Pretzel Melt. Ooey gooey and oh so delicious! Available for a limited time in Holiday Stationstores nationwide – including Alaska! Holiday, did we just become best friends?
Challenge Accepted!
We caught the eye of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association when the marketing team at Burnett Dairy sent out a #curdcatchchallenge via social media. Challenge accepted! Burnett Dairy’s crew managed a curd catch from 15 feet in their cheese store! Not to be outdone, Reegan Spriggle from our sales team launched a curd from the […]
Saving the Dairy Industry During COVID-19
The effects of the COVID-19 outbreak are being felt in every industry, including agriculture. Here at Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery it looks like business as usual with cheese production continuing and customers picking up their cheese orders curbside at our retail stores. Behind the scenes it’s a very different story. Once again, it’s the farmer who […]