Grande Cheese is a Wisconsinbased manufacturer of fine Italian specialty cheeses , including fresh mozzarella , provolone , parmesan , Romano , and restaurant pizza cheese . Grande ’ s cheeses and whey-based protein products are made from fresh , all-natural ingredients , free of additives , fillers and preservatives . Since its founding more than 75 years ago , Grande Cheese has made quality a fundamental tenet by blending the finest ingredients together with the latest technology combined with old-world craftsmanship .
The newly opened Grande Cheese headquarters in Fond du Lac , Wisconsin is a testament to the company ’ s quality commitment . The 90,000-square foot facility , which was dedicated in the summer of 2016 , is a state-of-the-art complex that includes office space , research labs , cheese-making kitchens , demonstration areas , and exceptional amenities for both employees and visitors .
In designing the complex , architects from San Antonio-based Overland Partners chose Iron Woods ® Garapa from Timber Holdings USA for applications that include the exterior rain screen , exterior decking , and site furnishings .
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