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It’s a Difference You Can Taste Bongards is committed to crafting a cheese product slice that doesn’t sacrifice on taste or performance. We use our own farmers’ milk to guarantee: Consistent quality Top melting performance Unbeatable flavor Our Promise Unlike our competition, we’re committed to producing a cheese product that tastes as close to American…

Creating American cheese is an art form and no one takes their craft more seriously than the cheese makers at Bongards!  To make the best American cheese we must start with the best natural cheddar cheese which is made from our own farmer’s milk at our plant in Perham, Minnesota. Each of our process cheese…

While diners of all ages have long delighted in customizing their meals, the build-your-own trend has now grown to epic proportions.  Consumers can make their own salads, pizzas, burgers, burritos, and more, and they can do it for an affordable price.  Some restaurants center their entire concept around this trend, and others offer 1-2 entrees…

The success of Bongards Premium Cheese comes down to high-quality cheese crafted using time honored recipes and the freshest milk. Bongards’ products are consistently sought after in a variety of segments from foodservice to food manufacturers to c-stores.  The secret to crafting a craveable cheese requires starting with the best ingredients. Making cheese on a…

The Jennissen family are Bongards patrons and have been recognized with a 2016 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability. The 200-cow Brooten, Minn., farm was acknowledged for its multi-generational commitment to a number of innovative sustainable practices. Highlights include reducing the farm’s energy use by 20 percent by utilizing an energy efficiency…

Create a craveable lunch menu with a fun Italian twist. These ideas feature hearty, filling breakfast foods and low-labor Bongards shreds and slices. Cheesy Bacon Bruncher Pizza – add protein-rich bacon, scrambled eggs and Bongards Mozzarella Shreds to a whole-grain pizza crust and bake – to serve up great nutrition slice after slice. Sausage, Egg…

There’s never been more hype for all-day breakfast. McDonald’s is driving awareness and other big players like Taco Bell and Subway are taking it to the next level with innovative breakfast offerings and some fun marketing. As a C-store brand, you need to remember that these competitors are a threat to your breakfast program and…

Everyone knows students circle “French Toast Day” on their lunch calendars, and look forward to enjoying this sweet breakfast classic at noontime, too. But there are lots of other ways to take nutrition-smart breakfast fare into the lunch hour and beyond – and deliver dishes that offer solid nutrition with rock-star kid appeal. Fuel them…

Here are some easy-prep ideas for turning classic breakfast ingredients into hearty, cheese-alicious lunch and dinner faves: Chicken and Biscuit Breakfast – a fried chicken breast over a flaky buttermilk biscuit, topped with two poached eggs and a spicy queso sauce made with Bongards White Super Melt Process American Loaf. Chile Verde Benedict – pulled…

Most savvy foodservice operators know that Millennials are changing the way we think of traditional meal times, driving demand for eating on the go and – yes – all-day breakfast. In fact, according to the National Restaurant Association, 77% of Millennials say they want restaurants to serve breakfast throughout the day, so it’s no surprise…

More and more foodservice operators are jumping on the “all-day breakfast” train, and it’s easy to see why. According to Technomic’s Consumer Trend Report series, about 35% of patrons wish restaurants offered breakfast fare for lunch, and 30% wish restaurants served breakfast food for dinner. Why? It’s not just about the treasured tastes, unique flavors…

Bongards has been crafting premium cheese, with care, since 1908. The quality that Bongards customers have come to enjoy is delivered through a passion for perfection. We strive to create the ideal cheese to meet our customers’ needs, whether that be a ghost pepper slice for a limited time sandwich or the perfect mozzarella stretch…

Take your breakfast business to adventurous new places with updated sandwiches featuring on-trend carriers. You don’t have to go out on a limb. Just change up a few ingredients to elevate your sandwiches from ordinary to cutting edge. Big Bavarian – swap out the English muffin or biscuit for a chewy pretzel bun; add an…

Perfect for pre-made sandwiches When sliced, this cheese creates a moisture barrier and prevents a soggy sandwich Control input costs Controlling slice thickness yourself helps maximize profitability Taste the difference freshly sliced cheese makes Slicing cheese on site ensures maximum freshness Bongards cheese is made from our own farmers’ milk ensuring top quality and consistency…