AMPI transitioning to cottage cheese at Wisconsin plant

NEW ULM, MINN. (Jan. 30, 2026) - Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) announced today it will transition production at its Blair, Wis., cheese plant from cheddar cheese to cottage cheese.

The transition will include a period of production downtime, with completion expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 and regular operations resuming thereafter. AMPI is working with impacted employees to provide access to resources, training, and opportunities to apply for jobs at other AMPI facilities.

Milk from AMPI member farms will be routed to surrounding plants during the downtime. Customer orders will continue to be filled by other AMPI cheese plants.

Cottage cheese produced at AMPI's Blair facility is fully committed. The plant is designed to be one of the largest cottage cheese producers in the U.S.