Gift Biz Unwrapped | Women Entrepreneurs | Bakers, Crafters, Makers | Startup

Derek is the President and majority owner of Northwoods Cheese Co, which was started by Randy Krause, Henry Zwicky, and Derek almost 15 years ago. Their mission is twofold; to provide Superior Products, and Excellent Service and Customer Satisfaction. One way to accomplish this is by partnering with Greenco Industries in Monroe, WI. This allows them to provide meaningful employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Northwoods Cheese also offers a full range of products beyond their wide variety of cheeses. To be selected as one of their manufacturers, they must share the same business philosophy. They need to deliver the highest quality of materials, flavor, and packaging. Their newest venture company is Milk Truck Cheese Co, which provides the Cherky brand of food products. The first product offering under this brand contains aged cheddar cheese, bacon and a hint of jalapeno pepper flavor. Business Inspiration A business formed from seeing what NOT to do [4:24] A wild story about how they got