Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery

The Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is proudly headquartered in the heart of Wisconsin’s Dairyland in the Village of Ellsworth. Our cooperative is supported by 200 patron families, each committed to producing the highest quality milk for our award-winning cheeses. Founded in 1910 with butter as our primary product, we expanded into cheesemaking in 1960s, introducing our iconic all-natural premium Cheddar Cheese Curds. The popularity of our curds was immediate, earning Ellsworth the title of “Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin” from Governor Anthony S. Earl in 1984.

In 2011, we welcomed Comstock Creamery in Comstock, WI, into the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery family, broadening our cheesemaking capabilities. In 2017 to further expand our reach and innovation, we added the former Wohlt Creamery in New London, WI, which offers Pasteurized Process style cheeses . In 2022, we opened a state-of-the-art Natural Cheese Plant in Menomonie, WI, bringing our passion for cheesemaking to new heights. Today, we proudly produce cheese at all three locations: Ellsworth, Menomonie, and New London.

Our facilities produce over 80 varieties of specialty cheeses, all under the Ellsworth and Ellsworth Reserve brands, as well as private label offerings. Our premium products are sold worldwide to consumers, retailers, restaurants, and food service providers. Beyond cheese, we also produce sweet whey powder, which is packaged and distributed nationally and internationally.

With a proud history, a focus on quality, and a commitment to innovation, the Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery continues to deliver the exceptional taste and quality that defines Wisconsin cheese.