 Cheese Plant | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food processing |
| Founded | 1979 (Denmark, Wisconsin), U.S. |
| Headquarters | Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Products | Cheese |
| Brands | Polly-O |
Number of employees | 700+ |
| Website | www |
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