R ogue Creamery, a small Southern Oregon artisan creamery internationally known for its award-winning handcrafted cheeses, takes home a new recognition during June Dairy Month: the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for Outstanding Dairy Processing and Manufacturing. The awards program is managed by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, which was established under the leadership of dairy farmers and dairy companies. For 10 years, the organization has recognized award recipients for their commitment to dairy sustainability. Rogue Creamery, based in Central Point, Ore., has a clear mission: People Dedicated to Sustainability, Service, and the Art and Tradition of Creating the World’s Finest Handmade Cheese. In October 2019, Rogue Creamery was rewarded for its high standards as the first-ever American cheesemaker to be named Grand Champion at the World Cheese Awards. Owner David Gremmels’ commitment to excellence extends far beyond cheesemaking with business practices that create a culture of doing the right thing. “The food industry is a challenging environment with an ever-changing landscape. It takes passion, energy, awareness of food safety and a high level of professional business skills to understand, create and adapt,” said Cathy Strange, Vice President of Specialty, Product Development and Innovation at Whole Foods Market. “My experiences with Rogue Creamery and their owners and employees is that they are committed to represent themselves, the dairy community and United States artisan cheesemakers at the highest level.” Rogue Creamery became Oregon’s first certified B Corporation in 2014, inspiring other like-minded businesses to follow suit and pursue this rigorous certification. Since 2017,
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July 2021 | The Business Review
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