With more than 9,500 SKUs in our distribution assortment, the KeHE cheese team has curated a best-in-class portfolio of supplier specialty cheeses, designed to be delivered and distributed to retailers, big and small. Take your store to the next level by boosting your revenue and reducing your labor costs. KeHE offers:
- A robust domestic and imported artisanal & commodity portfolio of products
- A category management team with decades of retail experience and multiple Certified Cheese Professionals
- State-of-the art cut & wrap programs
- Merchandising & promotional planning solutions
- Competitive market sales analysis
- Innovation-focused, solutions-oriented programming
- Value added & import programs
- Trend spotting & deep dive data analysis
Cut and Wrap
- Onsite cut-and-wrap cheese operation
- Tailoring nearly 300 cheese SKUs to customer specifications
- Offer saran-packaged and dry-vacuumed packaging techniques
- Allows product to look and feel like store-cut cheese, while maximizing shelf life to as long as 100 days
Cheese Education & Training
Consistently recognized by the American Cheese Society for best-in-class training programs.
• Provide educational support for the American Cheese Society’s Certified Cheese Professional® Exam and TASTE Test
• Cheese Pro Series is fully customizable for audience level and size
• Knowledge areas range from raw materials for cheese making to cheese service and government regulation
• One- and two-day cheese training seminars for category and department managers
Dedicated, certified cheese professionals provide regular, continuing education on cheese, helping customers stay ahead of trends and drive sales.
Featured Supplier – Point Reyes
KeHE® is proud to stock the shelves of our retail partners with stories. Here is one of those amazing stories.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Marin County, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company is a beacon of artisanal excellence and sustainability. Family-owned since 2000, this farm has dedicated itself to crafting the finest cheeses using fresh milk from their herd of Holstein cows. With a focus on quality and community, Point Reyes Cheese has become synonymous with innovation in the dairy industry. Their cheeses are celebrated for their unique flavors, which are a direct result of the lush, coastal terroir. By marrying traditional techniques with modern innovation, Point Reyes ensures each wheel of cheese is a testament to their dedication and passion.
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The Art of Cheese at Point Reyes
Artisanal Production Process
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company offers a range of exceptional cheeses, including their flagship Original Blue, renowned for its creamy texture and bold flavor, alongside versatile favorites like Toma, Gouda, and Quinta perfect for both cooking and snacking. The artisanal production process at Point Reyes is rooted in the use of fresh, grass-fed Holstein milk, drawn exclusively from cows that roam the lush farm pastures. Employing traditional cheese-making techniques, each wheel is handcrafted and meticulously cared for, undergoing a precise aging process in their on-site facilities to develop its unique character and taste.
Innovation
Innovation is at the heart of their operations,blending time-honored methods with modern advances to enhance both the quality and sustainability of their products. Point Reyes is deeply committed to eco-friendly practices, including rotational grazing, the use of solar energy, and comprehensive water conservation methods, all designed to ensure the farm’s operations harmonize with the environment.
Farm-to-table
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company not only delivers unmatched quality but also fosters a deeper connection between consumers and the origins of their food, embodying a true farm-to-table philosophy that is as enriching as it is delicious.
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