Frequently Asked Questions

A private label cheese manufacturer produces cheese to a retailer’s, distributor’s, or foodservice operator’s own brand and specifications, rather than under a national brand name. Davidson Hubeny Brands has manufactured private label specialty cheese in Wisconsin since 1987, across retail, food service, and industrial/commissary channels.

Consistency of spec batch to batch, aging and formulation breadth, food safety certifications, and a manufacturer who treats your program as a partnership rather than a one-off order. Read our full guide: What to Look for in a Private Label Cheese Manufacturer.

Most programs start with a spec conversation — variety, format, packaging, and volume — followed by samples, artwork and label approval, and a first production run. From there we scale with you. Formats range from 4 oz retail cups to 20 lb industrial blocks across our Feta, Blue & Gorgonzola, Cheddars & Jacks, Goat Cheese, Italian, and Cheese Curd lines.

MOQs vary by format and packaging. Retail cups typically require a single pallet minimum for initial runs, while food service and industrial formats have lower per-unit MOQs. Request a quote for specifics on your program.

Our facilities are SQF-certified. Kosher availability varies by production run — confirm your certification requirements when requesting a quote so we can match you to the right source.

Yes. All formats are available under your private label. We support your artwork and work with your packaging supplier or ours. Label template specs are provided upon request.

MOQs vary by variety and format. 20 lb blocks typically require a single pallet minimum. 5 lb crumble bags and wheel formats vary. We can often accommodate smaller initial orders for new accounts establishing a program. Contact us for specifics.

Yes. All of our specialty varieties are available in both retail and food service configurations. Many of our buyers run parallel programs — a 4 oz retail cup on the grocery shelf and a 5 lb food service bag going to their kitchen. One manufacturer, one relationship, both channels.

Yes. We work with commissary operators and meal kit manufacturers who need consistent, spec-compliant cheese in ingredient formats. Lot traceability, allergen documentation, and cold chain compliance are all standard. Custom cut specs and ingredient-grade packaging available on request. Visit our Food Service page for full format details.