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Dairy that connects a campus.

We know that your main goal is to build strong communities. Our goal is to provide you with products that are not only easy-to-use [and taste great], but versatile enough to create meals that bring students together from every background. And with a team of culinary experts available to answer your questions and offer inspiration to think outside the box, we are committed to helping you put your best plate forward.

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Our Co-Op is our Cause

In 1921, we formed the Land O'Lakes Dairy Co-op with the belief that we're better when we work together. Today, we're more than 1,700 dairy farmers strong and our farmer-owners are the driving force behind our business and our purpose.

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A resource when the unexpected hits

Land O'Lakes wants to be a resource for you during this time of uncertainty, which is why our culinary experts developed a variety of videos that offer up product and recipe solutions we hope will be helpful to you and your teams!

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Because performance matters

When it comes to creating a flexible menu that delivers on performance as well as flavor, our Performance Dairy products can be the workhorse your kitchen needs.

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Culinary expertise at your fingertips

With product and culinary experts on staff, you can rest assured that the tips, tricks and business solutions that Land O’Lakes offers are based in industry knowledge and professional experience.

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Doing Good

All Together Better™

As a farmer-owned co-op, we know meaningful things happen when people come together to work toward a common goal. At Land O’Lakes Foodservice, our goal is to be a valued partner to you and your organization and we’re always working together to help you succeed.

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I believe Land O’Lakes stands behind their products. They have great tasting products and are very innovative.

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Meaningful Ways to Welcome Students Back to Campus

Learn how to welcome back students this fall and how foodservice operators can make a student's college experience meaningful.

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5 Reasons Queso Bravo® Cheese Dip is a Menu Must-Have

Whether you’re looking for a stand-alone queso or an ingredient to help elevate existing items on your menu Queso Bravo® Cheese Dip is a must-have on your menu. Here are five reasons why.

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Create Craveable Dishes To-Go

More than ever, takeout and delivery options are crucial to the success of the restaurant industry. Our goal is to help ensure that your takeout and delivery dishes taste as delicious at home as they do in your restaurant. Chef Michael Terry of Land O’Lakes shares ideas on how to use our Extra Melt® products to create consistently scrumptious to-go meals that are customers’ go-to choice.

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Build Confidence and Consistency in Your Kitchen

Land O Lakes® performance cheeses and sauces are easy to cook with no matter how much (or how little) experience your staff has. We talked with Billy Kalil, corporate chef for Land O’Lakes, Inc., about how this ease and versatility can help your kitchen run smoothly, build staff confidence and ensure the dishes they prepare are consistently delicious.

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Easy Ways to Make Campus Catering Exceptional

Does event catering have you stressed? Learn how speed scratch sauces can help you elevate your menu while reducing prep. Plus get recipe ideas from our culinary team.
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Creating Craveable Meals for First Semester Gatherings

Welcome students back to campus this fall with meals they’ll crave for semesters to come.
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Winning Creations From "How Do You Queso?" Contest

Chefs from around the country participated in this contest. See the winning submissions and get menu inspiration from all their creativity.
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Top Hacks for Foodservice Professionals

Running short on time and staff? Chef Chris from the Land O’Lakes Culinary Center shares top insights for helping your back-of-house or university kitchen be more efficient.
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The Key to Keeping Students Fueled and Focused

We interviewed the Land O’Lakes culinary center to get their take on how campus dining services can keep students fueled and focused during this hectic time.
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The Formula for the Perfect Cheese Dip

We’re highlighting standout dip recipes and ideas for game-day gatherings and beyond. Get inspiration for your next dip creation with expert tips from Chef Billy.
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Melt It, Make It, Mac It

We’re thinking outside the box with unique recipes for mac and cheese. Get inspired with Chef Billy’s ideas for elevating this beloved menu item with Land O Lakes® cheese sauces.
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How Waste Reduction Can Start with Land O’Lakes

Chef Chris and Cheryl Isberner, director of sustainability at Land O'Lakes Dairy Foods, discuss how Land O Lakes® products can help waste reduction foodservice operations. 
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Coming Soon! A restaurant recovery program from Land O’Lakes
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Performance Dairy Solutions for Your Kitchen

When it comes to delicious ingredients that perform consistently in the kitchen, Land O Lakes® Performance Dairy products carry your team to success.
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Performance Dairy Can Help Your Staff Save Time and Reduce Stress

Take one less worry off your plate when you choose reliable ingredients for your menu. Our cheese products work hard, just like you’d expect from a valued member of your team.

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Fully-Loaded Gameday Recipes for C&U

From nachos and fries to burgers and dips, score big with these gameday recipes that students are sure to love!
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Food for Finals

With the school year coming to an end, here is inspiration for helping students on campus get through finals well-fed.
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Celebrating Women in Agriculture

Get to know Candice, Allison and Katie, three Land O’Lakes farmer-owners who are impacting their communities, the agriculture industry and the world with their passion, hard-work and entrepreneurial spirits.

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with These Tips and Tricks

Our Performance Dairy products can help you deliver Cinco de Mayo to your customers – whether dine-in or at-home!

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Bringing Spring Break Flavors to Campus

Spring break travels may be up in the air this year but that doesn’t mean your menu can’t help students experience new flavors! Get creative with these recipes inspired by classic spring break destinations.
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The Where Goodness Grows Video Series

Highlighting unique stories from dairy farms across the country, Where Goodness Grows is a video series that gives us a peak into the lives of Land O’Lakes farmer-owners and their families.
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Queso Bravo® Cheese Dip - A Solution for your Professional Kitchen

Chef Chris Olson from the Land O’Lakes Test Kitchens explains how Queso Bravo® Cheese Dip is not only a great cheese sauce on its own, but also a great base for a variety of recipes that can be served in a dining hall or that students can take to-go.

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Another Reason to Order Queso on Cinco de Mayo | Land O’Lakes Foodservice

We believe we’re better together. That’s why, this Cinco de Mayo, we’re joining The Great American Takeout movement to help support the foodservice industry and the communities we serve.

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Limited SKUs? Unlimited Potential!

In this article, we explain how purchasing a limited number of SKUs can help maintain or improve your cost-saving goals, as well as show you how five Land O Lakes® Foodservice products can be easily be used across your full menu.

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Get Creative with Food-Truck-Inspired Menus

Looking for new innovations and ideas to help encourage menu participation across campus? Food trucks are a great way to do just that, and with Land O Lakes® products, you can ensure performance, flavor and versatility on your menus.
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From Dining Hall to Dorm Room, Deliciously

Students demand takeout and delivery options. On-campus or off, they expect every dish to be delicious. And every order to be consistent. Chef Michael Terry of Land O’Lakes shares his ideas on how you can create craveable to-go meals that are students’ go-to choice.
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Engage Students to Expand, Promote On-Campus Food Offerings

As you prep for the school year, look for new ways to engage students in your dining programs. Here are some ideas from dining services leaders at Cornell University and the University of Georgia, who are making sure student feedback is heard.
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Stand Out Dips with Land O Lakes® Extra Melt® American Cheese

Elevate your wing game with 4 cheesy dips that add flavor without compromising performance. With the Land O Lakes® Extra Melt® line of products, you can be confident in build flavors without breakage.

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Process, Performance or Natural? Choosing the Right Cheese for the Right Job

When it comes to creating flexible cheese sauces that perform consistently in the kitchen, not all cheeses are created equally. Land O Lakes® performance cheese products are formulated to perform better in foodservice settings than their process cheese counterparts. Learn more.
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Extra Melt® Cheese Sauce - One Sauce. Endless Applications.

Extra Melt® Cheese Sauce creates a true difference in any kitchen, helping redefine the possibilities of cooking with quality dairy.

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Extra Melt® American – Performance Showdown

See the difference as we stand Land O Lakes® Extra Melt® American up against a competitor in a performance showdown.

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Creamy Mac N’ Cheese with Land O Lakes® Extra Melt® American Cheese

With superb holding capabilities, Land O Lakes® Extra Melt® line of products stand the test of time. Time after time. See how it keeps mac n’ cheese creamy and appealing through hot holds and reheats.

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