Davenport, IA: Rochester Cheese has announced expansion plans for its Rochester, MN location. The site, which currently serves as a warehouse and distribution center, will be expanded to include production lines for the company’s club and pasteurized process cheeses.
“The move was based on growth of the business and an increased need for production capabilities,” said Jeff Saforek, VP/GM of Dairy Ingredients for Swiss Valley Farms, the parent company of Rochester Cheese.
Currently, production of the club and pasteurized process cheeses is handled by Rochester Cheese’s Spring Valley, MN location. Once the production transition is complete, Spring Valley will remain in an active capacity as a warehousing and contingency production site. All Spring Valley employees have been offered positions at the Rochester, MN location.
The target date for completion is set for March of 2013.
Questions regarding the expansion can be directed to: Jeff Saforek VP/GM Dairy Ingredients Swiss Valley Farms 563.468.6650
About Rochester Cheese:
Rochester Cheese, a wholly owned subsidiary of Swiss Valley Farms, supplies product to some of the nation’s largest food companies. The custom blends produced by Rochester cheese are used in foodservice and industrial applications, including sauces, soups, dips, dressing and snacks. Founded originally as a trading company in 1976, the company first expanded operations in 1985 with the purchase the Spring Valley, MN manufacturing plant. For more information, visit www.rochestercheese.com
Source: Rochester Cheese