Our Story
At TIPICO, we believe you should be certain about what’s in your cheese. Only the ingredients you select will make the cutwhether it’s shredded, grated, or crumbled. Our business isn’t about cutting corners... unless it’s from a wheel of cheese.
Cutting edge and cutting cheese since 1989.
The GGG network provides access to nationwide distribution Sister company, Atalanta, connects Tipico to hundreds of cheeses from around the world
TIPICO started processing cheese with only 2 employees & 3 clients
Purchased by Gellert Global Group, at the time TIPICO produced less than 1 million pounds of cheese
Moved to the current location in Lakewood, New Jersey
35,000 sq. ft expansion of processing capacity with the latest innovations in cheese processing & food safety from across the globe
Built 3 new state-of-the-art smokehouses & optimized the existing shredding, grating & cup lines
Employ over 110 people & have grown 15x to reach over 15 million pounds of cheese processed annually
The Facility
At TIPICO, we have a state-of-the-art cheese processing facility. With quality, food safety & ergonomic innovations for a clean & powerful setup that allows us to work efficiently.
Quality Innovations
Sonic Wheel Cutter
Food Safety Innovations
HEPA filteration system
Frigom eccanica cooling system
Antibacterial sub-floor foot baths
Separate Blue & Brie room
Ergonomic Innovations
Anti-fatigue mats
Anti-slip boots for employees
Pallet raisers
Articulating arm vac systems
Food Safety & Quality Assurance
SQF/ HAA CP
Certified since 2011
Strict Allegine Control Program
AIB Superior Rating Gluten Free, Kosher & Vegan available upon request
Smokehouses
3 State-of-the-Art Smokehouses
Real hardwood used
Full-scale & Safe Quality Food certified
Natural cold smoke (no liquid smoke)
Over 200 varieties of cheese to smoke
AI Technology & digital control panels
Private label available
Why we invest in smokehouses?
Top cheese smoked are Cheddar, Provolone, Swiss, Gouda & Blue
Smoked Gouda is the #2
Capabilities & Differenctiator
Flexibility
Atalanta’s Corporation sourcing capability & expertise have made TIPICO a powerhouse
Customizbility and in-house adjustability allow us to adapt quickly as needed
Cheese Types
Grating
Shredding
Shaving
Cubes
Crumbled
Cups
Cut & Wrap
Variety Boxes
Specialty Cheese Capabilities
Blue & Brie
Extenstive capabilities focused on specialty cheese requiring custom treatment
Dedicated & separate room for food safety & quality control
Specialty HEPA filters
No risk of cross contamination
Key Brands
Proprietary Brands
Key Partner Brands
Packaging Capabilities
Multivac
Cups & Tubs
Customization
Pillow Pack Gusset Packaging
Resealable Pouches
Cheese Formats
CUBED (BULK)
Cup Capabilities (retail)
4 oz to 12 oz round cup varieties available Available in bulkperfect for made to order deli catering trays!
Variety box SKU’s are perfect for building mixed trays
Cup Capabilities (foodservice)
Variety box SKU’s are ideal for building catering trays & boards
Grab & go cups also available-perfect for stores
Cube sizes: 1/2” & 3/4”
VARIETY BOXES & KITS
Makes pairing easy! Many include accompaniments like jams & POS with beer & wine suggestions POS available
Cheese Varieties
Brie
Parmigiano Reggiano
Blue Feta Gruyere
Cheddar
Parmesan Goat
Swiss Gouda
Manchego
Pecorino
Asiago
Success Stories
Partner Brand Testimonials
BEEMSTER
“The amazing transformation of TIPICO [has been] unmistakable- new sections & equipment, a growing high-quality team, evolving logistics & superior quality control protocols & execution. Beemster couldn’t be more pleased with everything TIPICO is doing.
Marcel Vantuyn, Beemster Cheese, CONO USA
THE CHEESE GUY PRIVATE LABEL
Brands
Beemster Red Wax Gouda Cubes
Cropwell Bishop Stillton Box for Costco
Feta crumbles (import & domestic blends)
Gordon Foodservice Custom Variety Box
Papa Murphy’s Custom Blend
“One of our most important partners has been the team at TIPICO. [The Team] included us in the decision making, resulting in proving the packaging & the quality presentation of the product. Most importantly TIPICO stands behind its work & if there is a problem it is addressed & resolved to our satisfaction.”
Ira Steinberg, Old World Marketplace
The Tour
Supporting Sell In Feta
Crumbled Feta Greek Feta
MILK TYPE: Sheep, Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Bulgaria & US
VARIETIES & PACK SIZES: Bulgarian
OR Bulgarian & Domestic 2/5 LB
BENEFITS:
Priced on par with domestic crumbled feta
Added flavor & butteriness from the sheep’s milk
Drier texture ideal for pizzas & baked goods
MILK TYPE: Sheep
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Greece
KEY PACK SIZES: 12/14 oz
12/7.1 oz 2/2 kg
BENEFITS:
Premium PDO product made with vegetarian-friendly microbial rennet
Firm, dense texture & clean, salty flavor
Aged for at least 3 months for a mild tang
Bulgarian Feta
MILK TYPE: Sheep COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Bulgaria
VARIETIES & PACK SIZES: 12/7 oz
1/7 kg pail (regular & high moisture)
BENEFITS:
Significant cost savings as compared to Greek PDO feta
Cost-competitive with domestic cow’s milk feta
Rich texture & dirt, yogurty flavor profile
Goat Cheese
MILK TYPE: Goat
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Ontario, Canada
PACK SIZE & FORMAT:
Logs Crumbles Bulk Cheese Spread Individually Quick Frozen
10.5 oz 2 LB Bags 2/4 LB Pails 3/20 oz 1/22 LB Bag
2.2 LB 2 LB Trays 1/22 LB Bags
11 LB
BENEFITS:
100% of the milk used is collected from farms in Ontario, Canada & delivered fresh daily
The curd used in Celebrity Goat Cheese is fresh, never frozen
All original goat cheese is certified Kosher, Halal, Vegetarian friendly
Our partner Mariposa Dairy, is a family run, woman founded business, that has grown from a small heard of goats & an 800-square-foot cheese plant, which is internationally recognized state-of-the-art manufacturer of goat cheese. There are over 30 years of dedication to quality, consistency & innovation, which is at the heart of Celebrity goat cheese.
Swiss Cheese
Ammerlander
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany
PACK SIZES: 10/7 oz | 3/8 LB | 4/6.5
LB 2/6,5 LB | 6/2.2 LB | 1/33 LB
BENEFITS:
Technologically driven dairy factory
One of the first dairy co-operatives in Northern Germany
Active suppliers = 2,300
Entremont
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: France
PACK SIZES: 2/2.2 LB | 1/6.6 LB
Mifroma
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland
PACK SIZES: 8/7 oz | 12/7 oz | 2/15 LB | 1/15 LB
BENEFITS:
Made from fresh milk collected daily
Aged for at least 6 weeks, perfect flavor profile for slicing & sandwiches
Entremont is part of the largest French dairy cooperatives, Sodial
BENEFITS:
Authentic Swiss Emmental with AOP designation
Versatile uses
High quality & distinct flavor
Italian Hard Cheeses
Grana Padano
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy
PACK SIZES: 1/80 LB - 1/20 LB
1/10 LB
BENEFITS:
Grana Padano is the #1 selling DOP/PDO cheese in the world
Our supplier is one of the largest producers of the Grana Padano Consortium
5M wheels/year produced & sold annually
Parmigiano Reggiano
PDO
MILK TYPE: Cow
Pecorino Romano
MILK TYPE: Sheep
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy
PACK SIZES: 1/80 LB - 1/20 LB
1/10 LB
BENEFITS:
King of cheese
4M wheels/year produced & sold
Granterre is a cooperative with prodcution chains of over 2,000 breeders & about 30 diaries
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy
PACK SIZES: 1/14 LB heel
BENEFITS:
Made with 100% sheep’s milk
Best-selling Italian cheese for foodservice-grating
High turnover, 6 containers monthly
Spanish Cheeses- Manchego
Manchego
MILK TYPE: Sheep
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain
PACK SIZES: 4/6/12 month aging
Don Juan & Santa Marta branding
$9.43 | $9.74 | $10.02
BENEFITS:
DOP product, strong consumer name recognition
Industry leading quality & taste profile
100% clean label
Expanded supplier production base
Meseta
MILK TYPE: Sheep
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain
PACK SIZES: 4/6/12 month aging
Santa Marta branding
$7.58 | $7.78 | $7.98
BENEFITS:
Manchego type look & flavor profile
Produced with 100% Spanish Marina sheep milk
15% cheaper price point than Manchego
Strong supply & consistent availability
Manchego
MILK TYPE: Sheep
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain
PACK SIZES: 2-3 month aging
4/5 LB no label | 1/5 LB with DJ label
$7.19 | $9.50
BENEFITS:
100% yield, perfect for slicing, grating, cubing & shredding
Cheapest price point
Produced with 100% Manchea sheep milk
Gouda
Ammerlander
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Holland
PACK SIZES: 10/7 oz | 3/8 LB | 4/6.5
LB | 2.6.5 LB | 6/2.2 LB | 1/33 LB
Mill Dance
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Holland
PACK SIZES: 1/10 LB
Beemster
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Holland
PACK SIZES: 1/24 LB | 1/4 cut | 1/10 LB | 12/5.3 oz | 1/8 cut | 24/5.5 oz
BENEFITS:
Technologically driven dairy factory
One of the first dairy cooperatives in Northern Germany
Active supplier = 2,300
BENEFITS:
Exhibits the richness of the milk while offering a soft texture
Ideal for melting & grilling
Atalanta private label
BENEFITS:
Terroir- the unique combination of nature of the soil & the grass of North Holland
Animal welfare-at the core of Beemster values is the care for our cows
Sustainability- Beemster is certified Climate Neutral in 2020 & will be Climate Positive by 2030
Gruyere Cheeses
Ammerlander
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany
PACK SIZES: 10/7 oz | 3/8 LB | 4/6.5 LB
| 2.6.5 LB | 6/2.2 LB | 1/33 LB
BENEFITS:
Technologically driven dairy factory
One of the first dairy cooperatives in Northern Germany
Active supplier = 2,300
Alps
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Austria
PACK SIZES: 2/7 LB
Mifroma
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland
PACK SIZES: Full wheels | 1/4 wheels | King cuts | 7 oz cuts, slices, shredded cups
BENEFITS: Family-owned company
From the pastures & wildflower meadows in the Austrian Alps
BENEFITS:
Authenticity: AOP Designation
Selection: 29 exclusive family-owned dairies
Maturation: 15 Maitrs du Fromagers oversee the aging in the exclusive Mifroma Ursy caves of the Swiss mountains
Smoked Gouda
Holland
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Holland
PACK SIZES: 4/6 LB
Ammerlander
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Holland
PACK SIZES: Shredded 6/1 KG | 6/2.2
LB | 4/3.3 LB | 4/6 LB
Beemster
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Holland
PACK SIZES: 2/7 LB | 12/8 oz
BENEFITS:
Displays the richness of the milk while offering a soft texture
Ideal for melting & grilling
BENEFITS:
Technologically Driven Dairy Factory
One of the first dairy co-operatives in Northern Germany
Active suppliers = 2,300
BENEFITS:
Naturally slow-smoked over hickory wood in the USA
Terroir- the unique combination of nature of the soil & the grass of North Holland
Animal welfare- at the core of Beemster values is the care of our cows
Sustainability- Beemster is certified Climate Neutral in 2020 & will be Climate Positive by 2030
Brie
Eiffel Tower Brie
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada
PACK SIZES: 1/2.2 LB Wheel
BENEFITS:
At least 60% butterfat with a consistently soft interior throughout the shelf life
Made in small batches using French cultures & techniques
Fastest-growing item in Atalanta
Blue Cheeses
Danish Blue
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Denmark
PACK SIZES: 1/6 LB | 2/3 LB | Crumbles (1/5 LB)
BENEFITS:
Good prive against domestic
Rich history of being produced on the Island of Bornholm with milk from 28 co-op dairies
Exclusive brand with Atalanta
Gorgonzola
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy
PACK SIZES: 2/3 LB
Stilton
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: England
BENEFITS:
Premium PDO Blue cheese produced by two families of cheesemakers in Lombardy
Two flavor profiles: delicate & creamy gorgonzola dolce & robust, sharp Gorgonzola Piccante
Equally delicious prepared (dips, risotto, pasta, pizza, etc.) or served as-is with tart fruits, toasted nuts, & a glass of red wine
BENEFITS:
Coombe Castle is a consolidated supplier
4 decades experience of exporting great tasting British & Irish dairy products across the world 12-16 month of aging across line
Paneer
Paneer
MILK TYPE: Cow
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PACK SIZES: 4/5 LB | 12 oz (plain) | 10 oz (flavors)
BENEFITS:
Traditional South Asian cheese with ancient origins
Mild, milky flavor & firm texture perfect for grilling
A rich source of protein used in many vegetarian dishes