Dairy Processing
Wapsie Valley Creamery
300 10th St NE, Independence, IA 50644, United States
- Manufacturer
- Founded 1906
- 140 employees
- Family-owned
About Wapsie Valley Creamery
Wapsie Valley Creamery, a family-owned dairy processor, has operated in Independence, Iowa since 1906. At its Independence plant, Wapsie manufactures cheese, lactose, and whey products, processing milk sourced from more than 170 independent dairy farms across eastern Iowa, southwestern Wisconsin, and northwestern Illinois. The facility employs approximately 140 people and has continually upgraded its equipment to increase throughput and improve yield. The creamery sells its cheese in bulk to large wholesale companies that cut and shred it for private-label retail packages. Its lactose goes to food manufacturers for use in confectionery, sweeteners, and dairy blends, while reduced-lactose whey is supplied to wholesalers for processed cheeses, cheese spreads, and calf milk replacer. Wapsie emphasizes a quality system that starts with farm-level inspections by state and federal agencies, supplemented by its own field staff and a dedicated quality-assurance laboratory. The company says its long history and ongoing investment in processing technology allow it to maintain consistent product standards despite its relatively small size in the industry.
Manufacturing capabilities
Industries served
- Dairy processing
- Food ingredient manufacturing
- Confectionery
- Animal feed
Materials
Raw milk
Company details
- Location
- Independence, Iowa
- Company type
- Manufacturer
- Employees
- 140
- Founded
- 1906
- Ownership
- Family-owned
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wapsie Valley Creamery located?
Wapsie Valley Creamery is located at 300 10th St NE, Independence, IA 50644, United States.
What does Wapsie Valley Creamery do?
Wapsie Valley Creamery is listed under Dairy Processing, and its listed capabilities and products include Cheese manufacturing, Lactose production, Whey production, Milk processing, Laboratory testing and Farm milk inspection coordination.
What industries does Wapsie Valley Creamery serve?
Wapsie Valley Creamery lists Dairy processing, Food ingredient manufacturing, Confectionery and Animal feed among the industries it serves.
When was Wapsie Valley Creamery founded?
Wapsie Valley Creamery was founded in 1906 and has 140 employees.
How do I request a quote from Wapsie Valley Creamery?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Wapsie Valley Creamery your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (319) 334-7193 and visit wapsievalley.com.
What companies are similar to Wapsie Valley Creamery?
Other Dairy Processing companies in Iowa listed on FirmsLedger include Old Capitol Food Company, Todd’s Warehouse and Berkwood Farms.