Wisconsin Aging & Grading Cheese, Inc.

Wisconsin Aging & Grading Cheese, Inc. (WAG Cheese) is a specialized cheese wholesaler that has mastered the art and science of aging premium cheddar cheese for over two decades across three generations. Founded in 2000 by Ken Neumeier, a second-generation Wisconsin Licensed Cheese Grader (#724), the company focuses on procurement, affinage, and aging of the highest quality cheddar cheese from Wisconsin and Midwest dairy farms. WAG operates comprehensive aging programs for both 40-pound and 640-pound cheddar wheels, offering aged cheddars ranging from fresh (30 days) to an exceptional 18 years old. The company provides extensive services including USDA grading through six licensed Wisconsin cheese graders, monitored set-aside programs, custom sourcing, flavor profiling (mild to extra sharp and beyond), functionality profiling for various applications (chunking, slicing, shredding, drying, processing), warehousing, and financing. WAG serves the food industry with both LTL and full truckload capabilities, offering spot sales and custom aging programs. The family-owned business is now led by third-generation President and CEO Kate Neumeier Steward, who holds Wisconsin Cheese Grader License #427. In 2018, they launched their retail brand 724 Wisconsin Select, bringing premium aged cheddars directly to consumers. The company also operates Integrity Cheese Packaging of Wisconsin (ICPW) as a value-added service. WAG's commitment to quality, integrity, and customer success has established them as one of the largest purveyors of aged cheddar cheese in the industry, serving food manufacturers, retailers, and specialty cheese markets with their trademarked "Cheese That Tastes Like More" philosophy.