STOUGHTON, Wis. (November 28, 2023) – Emmi Roth, an industry-leading cheesemaker, has officially opened its doors at the company’s new headquarters in Stoughton, Wisconsin. The new 158,000-square-foot building also houses Emmi Roth’s new state-of-the-art conversion facility, which will cup, bag, wedge, shred, and crumble the company’s cheese products for a variety of leading brands.

In 2021, Emmi Roth acquired the Athenos business, including the No. 1 feta brand in America, strengthening the company’s long-standing dedication to the specialty cheese industry. With the acquisition came the need for more conversion and distribution capabilities.

“After several years of planning and construction, we are happy to finally be up and running at our new home in Stoughton,” said Tim Omer, president of Emmi Roth. “Our team has worked tirelessly over the past two years to make this dream a reality, which will significantly impact our business and our ability to better serve our customers.”

The facility enables Emmi Roth to control more of its supply chain and improves the U.S. cheese industry’s overall conversion landscape.

“With conversion now within our supply chain the new facility will drive for growth opportunities to our great portfolio of cheeses, strengthen our value add to customers, and increase our ability to service customers,” said Jordan Ehlen, Director of Manufacturing at Emmi Roth.

It has also become the single biggest sustainability project in Emmi Roth’s history, allowing for a substantial reduction in the amount of fuel and emissions spent transporting cheeses.

From a sustainability standpoint, the new facility means a:

• 49% reduction in transportation lanes, with 16 fewer lanes
• 26% reduction in trips per year, or 1,407 fewer trips
• 44% reduction in kilometers/fuel/CO2, with 313,000 fewer kilometers, 113,075 fewer liters of fuel, and 402 fewer tons of CO2 emissions

The facility is also all-electric, with no natural gas or propane service, which will help the company meet its NetZero by 2050 goals and reduce its use of fossil fuels.

As the new headquarters location, the site will also be a win for current and future team members. The facility is centrally located between Emmi Roth’s cheese plants in Wisconsin and will allow teams from different areas of the business to collaborate under one roof. Conversion team members will feel the benefits of working in a brand-new facility designed to minimize physical stress from lifting and bending and create the most efficient, effective workflows.

Employees have started arriving, and by February as many as 175 people will be working at the facility built in the robust farming community just outside of Madison. Eighty-five new Emmi Roth employees already have been hired and another 40 will join before February, adding about 125 new jobs to the Stoughton community.

“The startup of the new facility is in full swing,” said Ehlen, Director of Manufacturing at Emmi Roth. “Our team is really engaged and has taken on the challenges of the new facility with great pride and perseverance.”

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Emmi Roth is an industry leader in providing the nation’s top specialty cheese. From making some of the most awarded cheeses in the U.S. to importing Switzerland’s most beloved cheeses, we work every day to create the world’s best. Emmi Roth has operations at five locations across Wisconsin and represents the top cheese brands in the U.S., including Athenos, Roth^® Cheese, Emmi USA, and more. Visit emmiroth.com to learn more or find Emmi Roth on Facebook and LinkedIn. 

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Abby Despins, Director of Communications, abby.despins@emmiroth.com
Kaya Freiman, Communications Manager, kaya.freiman@emmiroth.com

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FITCHBURG, Wis.  – Emmi USA, a leading provider of specialty cheese from Switzerland, has added a new flavor to its popular line of heat-and-serve Fondues that is sure to help make the big game more memorable. 

Made in Switzerland, Emmi is the number one fondue brand in the U.S. Emmi Beer Fondue is a unique entertaining option for hosts looking to wow guests with a one-pot dip that melts to perfection in 15 minutes. Crafted with real Switzerland Swiss cheese, beer, whisky, and spices, everything you need is right in the box. Just serve with dippers and you’ll be spending more time watching the game than prepping food in the kitchen! 

“Fondue is typically served with crusty bread, but gameday favorites are great dippers for this traditional Swiss dip,” said Brittany Fladeboe, branded product manager at Emmi USA. “From pretzels and tortilla chips to chicken wings and sausages, Emmi’s Beer Fondue is a quick, crowd-pleasing option for a game day spread.” 

If hosts prefer a more traditional route, the package includes an array of dipping option ideas, including grilled beef, chicken, vegetables and more.  

Consumers can visit “Where to Buy” to find Emmi Beer Fondue and other Emmi cheese products at their favorite local grocer. 

The Emmi USA brand is part of Emmi Roth, a subsidiary of Emmi Group, the largest Swiss milk processor and one of the most innovative premium dairies in Europe. Emmi Group passionately supports farmers, cheesemakers, and family traditions. They believe in sustainable agriculture and respect for the people, land, and animals that make their business possible. While holding fast to the traditions that make them an industry leader, they continually strive to innovate new cheeses from Switzerland that expand your palate and inspire your inner chef. 

For more information about Emmi USA, visit emmiusa.com, or find Emmi USA on Instagram and Facebook. 

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