The art of craft.
Our expertise and technologies let us craft greater efficiencies and lower costs for our customers.
Our Partnerships Thrive
As a co-operative, we place a lot of value in the personal touch. We are passionate about creating long term relationships with our customers – relationships based on trust and respect that are mutually beneficial. To that end, we strive for operational excellence facilitated by our investment in state-of-the-art processing capabilities. Our talented people will be there when you need them, to answer any questions, offer advice and work with you to help find innovative solutions for your business needs. As the largest of four Ornua Ingredients organizations worldwide, our North American operation has access to global resources and ideas sharing for industry-leading response and innovation to help you succeed. At Ornua Ingredients, we make it our business, to grow yours.
World-Class Manufacturing Capabilities
With multi-site production capabilities, we fulfill contingency planning for unexpected equipment failures, facilitate production scalability, and deliver supply chain stability— ensuring that our customers always receive consistent, high-quality products. Exceptional quality and impressive value for our customers is the centerpiece of our operational strategy that includes:
- Leading-edge ingredient and processing technology
- Advanced production lines for precision functional cheese processing and identity control
- Automated quality control for consistency and safety
- Unmatched innovation and R&D capabilities
- Agile manufacturing model built for efficient delivery of different products, bespoke formulations, formats, packaging, and fast changeovers with highest quality assurance
- Wide array of standard packaging options and customized packaging solutions
- Customized Melt Technology and Con-Trol™ cheeses for precision melt control
- “Cleaner label” initiatives to simplify and reduce number of ingredients
- Superior formulations that result in more economical ingredients with excellent performance and flavor
Production Qualifications
- Five facilities with a wide range of production capabilities ensures availability and prevents disruptions in supply chain
- Flexible batch sizes for large-scale or small batch specialty orders
- Bulk packaging (industrial-sized bags, totes, and blocks) with long shelf life
- Pre-Portioned & Retail-Ready packaging in numerous sizes/counts (Shreds, SOS, IWS)
- Custom product labeling and private label options
- Label guidance to help customers navigate the regulatory landscape
- International export capabilities and management resources
- 100% renewable energy at key facilities
- Eco-friendly packaging including CFS hermetically-sealed packaging to reduce waste, eliminate excess materials, and improve product freshness.
- Sustainable Sourcing – We work with trusted suppliers who prioritize responsible dairy farming and ethical ingredient sourcing.
Certifications & Quality Assurance
Quality is the foundation of everything we do. We maintain
our cheese solutions are safe, reliable, and compliant with all regulatory requirements.
Our certifications include:
- BRC, USDA, and FDA Certified Facilities
- Kosher & Halal Certified Product Lines
- Certified Nutritional Variables
- SQF Certified Level 3
- Non-GMO Verified & rBST-Free Options
- HACCP & GMP-Compliant Manufacturing Practices
- In-house R&D and microbiology testing for safety and consistency
- Annual 3rd party GMP audit
- Standard of Identity compliance; Allergen-Free zoning
We go beyond the basics by implementing stringent quality control measures, including:
- Advanced Testing & Analysis – Ensuring consistency, food safety, and product reliability.
- Traceability Systems – Tracking ingredients from sourcing to production for enhanced accountability.
- Customer Audits & Compliance Support – Providing full transparency for brands that require strict regulatory adherence.
When you choose Ornua Ingredients North America, you’re choosing a partner committed to excellence, consistency, and trust.
Let’s create something exceptional
Whether you’re seeking to solve a technical challenge for your recipe, looking for cost optimization in your ingredients, or are exploring your options for a new idea, we invite you to get to know what we have to offer.