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Bridge Cheese Ltd. is a UK-based cheese manufacturer and private label supplier offering a broad range of cheese solutions tailored to food manufacturers, foodservice providers, and retailers. With its production hub located in Telford, Shropshire, the company combines product innovation with large-scale manufacturing capabilities to serve both domestic and international markets with consistent quality and customer-focused solutions.

Company Overview

Founded with the goal of streamlining cheese supply for B2B customers, Bridge Cheese Ltd. has become a vital supplier across the UK’s food manufacturing, ready-meal, and foodservice sectors. The company’s operations focus on providing functional, high-performance cheese and customized blends that meet the exacting requirements of today’s commercial kitchens and factory lines.

Under the leadership of Deimante Jodokeviciute, Bridge Cheese has expanded rapidly, achieving multiple accreditations and recognition for its operational excellence and customer service. The company is known for its fast lead times, flexible formats, and commitment to innovation.

Core Business

Bridge Cheese Ltd. specializes in:

• Manufacturing and processing of natural and blended cheese products
• Custom product development for B2B applications including pizzas, sandwiches, ready meals, and snacks
• Private label cheese manufacturing for UK and international retail brands
• Export of British and blended cheese products to Europe and the Middle East

With a strategically located site in Telford, the company supports just-in-time supply chain needs across the UK and beyond.

Product and Service Offerings

Natural Cheese

• Cheddar (mild, medium, mature)
• Mozzarella
• Continental Cheese Varieties

Pizza Blends

• Mozzarella and Cheddar Blends
• Fat-Filled Cheese Alternatives
• String & Rope Cheese for Pizzerias

Functional Cheese

• Heat-Stable Cheese
• Mozzarella Improver Range (improved melt, stretch, and bake performance)

Private Label Offerings

• Full product development and packaging service
• Current private label brands: Meadow Valley, Encore

These products are manufactured in a variety of formats including blocks, shreds, ropes, and slices, available in standard and customized packaging.

Specialisation and Core USP

Bridge Cheese Ltd. offers distinct advantages:

• Foodservice & Manufacturing Expertise: Cheese designed for specific technical applications such as bake stability or rapid melt
• Fast Turnaround Times: Integrated production and logistics allow for short lead times
• Innovation Pipeline: In-house R&D team developing texture-optimized and performance-enhanced cheese variants
• Flexible Formats: Grated, sliced, diced, block, rope—customized to client processing needs

The company is a preferred partner for major food manufacturers requiring cheese that meets cost targets while delivering consistent performance under industrial cooking conditions.

Financial Strength

Operational insights and trade indicators reveal:

• Revenue growth at 20% CAGR between 2020–2023
• Production capacity exceeding 1,000 metric tons per month
• Supplier to over 100 B2B customers across food manufacturing and foodservice sectors
• Key contracts with multiple national UK food brands and wholesalers

Bridge Cheese’s robust financial performance is underpinned by efficient operations, strong procurement relationships, and a growing international footprint.

International Shipments

According to trade and logistics platforms:

• Export operations cover Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia
• Key destinations: UAE, Ireland, France, and the Netherlands
• Most exported SKUs: Mozzarella blends, fat-filled pizza cheese, cheddar blocks

Customs records indicate 100+ export shipments annually, with export volumes increasing steadily year-on-year.

Target Market

Bridge Cheese targets:

• Food Manufacturers (ready meals, baked goods, snacks, frozen foods)
• QSR Chains and Restaurants (especially pizza and sandwich operators)
• Retailers and Wholesalers requiring private label cheese products
• Export Markets looking for British cheddar and blended cheese solutions

Their product design caters to both cost-effective mass-market solutions and higher-end foodservice needs.

Capabilities

• High-volume production lines for mozzarella and processed blends
• In-house slicing, grating, and packaging operations
• Product development lab with pilot testing capabilities
• Bespoke blend formulation services
• Cold chain logistics integration

The company is equipped to scale rapidly for retail, foodservice, and industrial manufacturing partners.

Certifications and Compliance

Bridge Cheese Ltd. adheres to the highest standards of food safety and traceability:

• BRCGS (AA Grade) Certification
• Red Tractor Assurance
• Halal Certification available upon request
• Fully compliant with UK Food Safety Agency (FSA) regulations
• HACCP procedures in place across all production lines

These certifications support domestic compliance and international export clearances.

Customer Testimonials

Feedback from UK and international clients includes:

“Bridge Cheese consistently delivers quality and reliability. Their mozzarella blend has become integral to our pizza production line.” — Production Manager, Frozen Food Manufacturer, UK

“We switched to their cheddar slices for our sandwich range, and customer satisfaction scores went up significantly.” — Category Buyer, Foodservice Chain, Ireland

Major Achievements

• Supplied cheese to support over 200 million consumer servings in the UK market in 2023
• Expanded private label portfolio with two in-house brands, Meadow Valley and Encore
• Achieved zero product recalls and 99% on-time delivery in 2022 and 2023
• Installed new production line in 2023 to increase mozzarella blend output by 30%
• Partnered with national QSR brands for custom cheese formats and flavor variants

Bridge Cheese Ltd. continues to elevate the standard for B2B cheese manufacturing in the UK and beyond. With its combination of product versatility, operational agility, and technical know-how, the company remains a key partner for food brands and manufacturers seeking tailored cheese solutions at scale.