Michigan Cheesemakers Look to Grow New Trade Guild
February 15, 2024 | 1 min to read
Artisanal cheesemakers in Michigan have launched the Michigan Cheese & Dairy Guild to promote collaboration and growth in the industry. Debuting at the National Restaurant Association Show, the guild plans educational events and a retail campaign at Meijer’s Bridge Street Market in Grand Rapids. According to founding member Arend Elston of Zingerman’s Creamery, the association aims to unite members to address shared challenges and foster cooperative solutions.
Artisanal cheesemakers in Michigan have formed a new trade association that they hope will help advance the industry in their state.
The Michigan Cheese & Dairy Guild, which made its debut at the National Restaurant Association Show last year, is gearing up for a series of educational and networking events this year, as well as a new retail display campaign set to debut at Meijer’s small-format Bridge Street Market store in Grand Rapids.
“There are a lot of people here that are involved in this business that are interested in working together and are interested in solving problems that collectively make sense,” said Arend Elston, owner/operator at Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Zingerman’s Creamery, and one of the founding members of the guild.
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