DISTRIBUTING WISCONSIN CHEESE

THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST

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We began in 1964 as a one truck business that made weekly deliveries to customers in Northeast Wisconsin. Today, we are a proud to distribute some of the top Wisconsin cheese brands throughout the Midwest; bringing the great taste of Wisconsin cheese to Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Upper Michigan. Our many customers include restaurants, grocery stores, specialty shops, wineries, breweries, distilleries and, of course, anybody who loves good cheese!

MORE THAN CHEESE

Our love of cheese and the Wisconsin Dairy Industry has transformed our business over the years. We saw that there were and are blossoming artisanal producers in Wisconsin that needed a reliable and trustworthy distributor of their products. We now distribute fresh dairy products, eggs, meats, prepared foods, dry goods, seasonings and sauces, chocolates, Wisconsin maple syrup and honey. For a full list of our distributed products and brands visit our Wholesale Customers page.

DISTRIBUTING WISCONSIN CHEESE

THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST

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We began in 1964 as a one truck business that made weekly deliveries to customers in Northeast Wisconsin. Today, we are a proud to distribute some of the top Wisconsin cheese brands throughout the Midwest; bringing the great taste of Wisconsin cheese to Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Upper Michigan. Our many customers include restaurants, grocery stores, specialty shops, wineries, breweries, distilleries and, of course, anybody who loves good cheese!

MORE THAN CHEESE

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Our love of cheese and the Wisconsin Dairy Industry has transformed our business over the years. We saw that there were and are blossoming artisanal producers in Wisconsin that needed a reliable and trustworthy distributor of their products. We now distribute fresh dairy products, eggs, meats, prepared foods, dry goods, seasonings and sauces, chocolates, Wisconsin maple syrup and honey. For a full list of our distributed products and brands visit our Wholesale Customers page.

Ben Novak Continues Our Legacy of Quality Cheese

In 2023, Ben Novak became the new owner of Vern's Cheese. Ben’s decision to carry the torch forward was a well-considered one. For generations, the Novak family has shared a deep cheese tradition, one dating back to Ben’s great-grandfather George, a cheesemaker in the Crandon area. His family has consistently been recognized for their contributions to the cheese industry, including winning awards at state fairs. Ben himself is a licensed Wisconsin Cheese Grader—number 520, to be exact, a license once held by his grandfather that Ben requested be passed down to him.

Vern's history, too, stands out as remarkable. Notably, the company's legacy in crafting unique and beloved string cheese, along with a commitment to quality, makes it a true cheese industry icon. Ben’s determination to lead Vern's into the future is inspired by this rich heritage.

Today, Ben envisions making Vern's “the ultimate cheese connection,” a vision established in the company's history since 1964. Under his guidance, Vern's will continue to prioritize quality and customer satisfaction while streamlining operations for the modern era.

Ben and his wife, Lindsey, proudly live in Northeastern Wisconsin with their three daughters.

VERN'S CHEESE

THROUGH THE YEARS