Food Insight, Industry Insight

What Makes Grande Cheese Great?

“At Grande, we craft world-class dairy products with a purpose greater than ourselves. We’re committed to the success of our partners and clients; the personal and professional fulfillment of Grande Associates; the betterment of our communities; and the health of our environment. This greater purpose is deeply rooted in our culture, and it drives our every decision—today, tomorrow, and for years to come.”

WHAT MAKES GRANDE CHEESE GREAT?

HIGHEST QUALITY MILK

We work with a select group of dedicated milk producers who share our passion for quality and a strong commitment to sustainability. Together, we work to improve milk production, ensure we’re exceeding the nation’s highest standards of quality ­and protect the environment in our communities. And in doing so, we’re ensuring the exceptional standards that keep operators and patrons coming back for more

  • COW COMFORT
    Delicious, rich, creamy milk comes from cows that are cared for. Our producers constantly monitor cow comfort, diet, their cleanliness, body condition and health. It’s why Grande producers’ herds produce the highest quality milk available.
  • SUPPORT IN THE FIELD AND ON THE FARM
    Grande Cheese Company’s field services team and veterinarian regularly visit farms and meet with producers. We offer support and advice on proper cow handling, milking routines, stall maintenance, calf care, calving management, working with the milking equipment, as well as offering milk quality management training and support for farm employees. Our staff includes a full-time health and wellness veterinarian to help ensure overall herd health and milk quality.
  • SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES
    We work with producers who share our commitment to caring for the environment. Many of these are multi-generational family operations that reinvest in sustainable solutions to ensure the health and success of their herds and lands for generations to come. From implementing renewable technology such as methane digesters to reducing soil erosion and their carbon footprint; it’s all about looking after our natural resources for future generations.

NATURAL INGREDIENTS

Grande Cheese Company’s wide range of authentic Italian cheeses are made from the freshest, all natural ingredients, free of additives, fillers and preservatives, so you get that same great flavor, performance and consistency time and time again.

ADVOCATE OF THE INDEPENDENT

As you look for ways to improve your sales and profits, there are four ways to make an impact. We’re here to guide you through the four methods with suggestions and ideas to grow your business.

  • INCREASE REPEAT TRAFFIC
    Learn how to more effectively reach your existing customers by using a marketing calendar and direct mail programs. Your regular customers will feel more like they have been heard and more appreciated with special offers and comment cards to incentivize them to keep coming back.
  • ATTRACT NEW CUSTOMERS
    Discover ways to grow your customer base and bring awareness to your restaurant by using one of Grande’s direct mail programs or customizing discount cards for local school and charity fundraisers. Make digital ordering even easier by integrating a popular online ordering program into your website or creating a smart phone app specifically for your restaurant. And organizing all promotions and events into a marketing calendar can make every tactic you choose more manageable.
  • BUILD CHECK AVERAGES
    Find tools to maximize sales from customers already in your restaurant. Specials, online promotions, and events can all entice them to try new menu items, while comment cards can help you gain insights on how to improve both your menu and service. Training your waitstaff to upsell and promote add on items can also improve check averages.
  • IMPROVE PROFITABILITY
    The first step in improving your profits is knowing your food costs and how they affect your pricing. You can also increase profits by making the pizza-making process smoother and more efficient. By offering a job-specific checklist for each position in your restaurant, every employee will know what needs to be done, and how to do it.

 

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