Last Updated February 2024
Our Pure Food Philosophy
Thank you for your interest in Beecher’s Handmade Cheese! Everything we offer at Beecher’s is just authentic, original, full-flavored food handcrafted in traditional ways with only the best of ingredients. That means our products do not contain any artificial preservatives, flavor enhancers or coloring agents. The premium milk used to produce our cheese products contains no added rBST and our crackers are made without hydrogenated oils
If you are a retailer, restaurant or distributor interested in selling Beecher’s products in your market*, please feel free to contact us regarding all product information. If you are currently using one of the distributors listed below, you may contact them directly to place an order.
Contact
Number: (206) 971-4164
Email: wholesale@beecherscheese.com
Product catalog and beecher’s brand
Beecher’s Cheese
Just Jack Bulk Sliced
Entrees & Side Dishes
Soups
Red Lentil Soup – Frozen, 20oz
Red Lentil Soup – Frozen, 4lb
Chicken & Vegetable Soup – Frozen, 20oz
Chicken & Vegetable Soup – Frozen, 4lb
Product catalog and beecher’s brand
Beecher’s Logo
Just Jack Bulk Sliced
Red Lentil Soup – Frozen, 20oz
Red Lentil Soup – Frozen, 4lb
Chicken & Vegetable Soup – Frozen, 20oz
Chicken & Vegetable Soup – Frozen, 4lb
DISTRIBUTOR CONTACT LIST
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese is available for distribution within the Continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii.
Alpine Food Distributing, Inc.
Milwaukie, OR
(503) 905-5201
APP Wholesale
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 980-8315
Artisan Cheese Exchange
Sheboygan, WI
(920) 254-9499
Baldor Specialty Foods
New York, NY
(718) 860-9100
Borracchini Foods, Inc.
Seattle, WA
(206) 682-1590
Carmela Foods
Fraser, MI
(586) 294-3437
Chef’s Warehouse
Las Vegas, NV
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
New York, NY
Portland, OR
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
(718) 842-8700 ext. 20104
Crown Pacific Fine Foods
Kent, WA
(425) 251-8750
Di Bruno Bros.
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 665-9220
DPI Northwest
Tualatin, OR
(206) 248-1148
DPI West
Ontario, CA
(909) 975-1019
Epicure Foods
Elizabeth, NJ
(908) 572-8080
Epicurean Foods
Mesa, AZ
(480) 969-9333
Fortune Fish
Bensenville, IL
(630) 860-7100
Gourmet Foods Intl
Atlanta, CA
(404) 688-1315
Harbor Foodservice
Kent, WA
(425) 251-1376
Harbor Wholesale Grocery Inc.
Lacey, WA
(360) 754-4484
Jake’s Finer Foods
Houston, TX
(713) 868-1301
Jade Fine Foods
Victoria, BC
(250) 952-7100
Kehe
Romeoville, IL
(630) 343-0000
McDonald Wholesale
Eugene, OR
(541) 345-8421
Merlino Foods
Seattle, WA
(206) 723-4700
Michael Lewis Co
McCook, IL
(708) 688-2200
Michael’s Gourmet Pantry
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 949-3663
Pacific Valley Foods
Export – International
(425) 209-4016
Peacock Cheese
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 583-5400
Peterson Company
Auburn, WA
(800) 735-0313
R Hirt
Detroit, MI
(313) 831-2020
Royal Foods
Indianapolis, IN
(317) 782-2660
Swiss American
St. Louis, MO
(800) 325-8150
Sysco Seattle
Kent, WA
(206) 622-2261
Tomales Bay
Petaluma, CA
(707) 789-9433
Tony’s Fine Food
Sacramento, CA
(800) 464-5429
UNFI
Nationwide
(888) 963-7817
URM Stores
Spokane, WA
(509) 467-2620
US Foods Northwest
Fife, WA
(800) 572-3810
WB Cheese
Armonk, NY
(800) 922-4337
DISTRIBUTOR CONTACT LIST
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese is available for distribution within the Continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii.
Alpine Food Distributing, Inc.
Milwaukie, OR
(503) 905-5201
APP Wholesale
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 980-8315
Artisan Cheese Exchange
Sheboygan, WI
(920) 254-9499
Baldor Specialty Foods
New York, NY
(718) 860-9100
Borracchini Foods, Inc.
Seattle, WA
(206) 682-1590
Carmela Foods
Fraser, MI
(586) 294-3437
Chef’s Warehouse
Las Vegas, NV
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
New York, NY
Portland, OR
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
(718) 842-8700 ext. 20104
Crown Pacific Fine Foods
Kent, WA
(425) 251-8750
Di Bruno Bros.
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 665-9220
DPI Northwest
Tualatin, OR
(206) 248-1148
DPI West
Ontario, CA
(909) 975-1019
Epicure Foods
Elizabeth, NJ
(908) 572-8080
Epicurean Foods
Mesa, AZ
(480) 969-9333
Fortune Fish
Bensenville, IL
(630) 860-7100
Gourmet Foods Intl
Atlanta, CA
(404) 688-1315
Harbor Foodservice
Kent, WA
(425) 251-1376
Harbor Wholesale Grocery Inc.
Lacey, WA
(360) 754-4484
Jake’s Finer Foods
Houston, TX
(713) 868-1301
Jade Fine Foods
Victoria, BC
(250) 952-7100
Kehe
Romeoville, IL
(630) 343-0000
McDonald Wholesale
Eugene, OR
(541) 345-8421
Merlino Foods
Seattle, WA
(206) 723-4700
Michael Lewis Co
McCook, IL
(708) 688-2200
Michael’s Gourmet Pantry
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 949-3663
Pacific Valley Foods
Export – International
(425) 209-4016
Peacock Cheese
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 583-5400
Peterson Company
Auburn, WA
(800) 735-0313
R Hirt
Detroit, MI
(313) 831-2020
Royal Foods
Indianapolis, IN
(317) 782-2660
Swiss American
St. Louis, MO
(800) 325-8150
Sysco Seattle
Kent, WA
(206) 622-2261
Tomales Bay
Petaluma, CA
(707) 789-9433
Tony’s Fine Food
Sacramento, CA
(800) 464-5429
UNFI
Nationwide
(888) 963-7817
URM Stores
Spokane, WA
(509) 467-2620
US Foods Northwest
Fife, WA
(800) 572-3810
WB Cheese
Armonk, NY
(800) 922-4337
Awards
American Cheese Society
Considered one of the world’s most influential and prestigious competitions in recognizing the art of artisanal and specialty cheesemaking, the American Cheese Society’s annual judging competition takes place in conjunction with the American Cheese Society’s Annual Conference.
2023
Flagship Reserve
2nd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 13 months, All Milks
2023
Flagsheep
1st Place, American Originals Recipe
2022
Flagsheep
Best of Show
2022
Flagship
2nd Place, Aged Cheddars, 13-23 months, All Milks
2022
Marco Polo Reserve
1st Place, Cheddars with flavor added, All Milks
2022
Flagship Reserve
1st Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 13 months, All Milks
2019
Flagship Reserve
1st Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 13 months, All Milks
2019
Flagsheep
3rd Place, American Originals Recipe
2019
Flagship
2nd Place, Aged Cheddars, 13-23 months, All Milks
2019
Four-Year Aged Flagship
3rd Place, Mature Cheddars, 24-47 months, All Milks
2019
Marco Polo Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
2018
Flagship Reserve
2nd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months, All Milks
2018
Flagsheep
3rd Place, American Originals Recipe
2018
SheepSheep
3rd Place, Sheep’s Milk Cheeses
2018
Fresh Curds
2nd Place, Fresh Unripened Cheeses
2018
Marco Polo Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
2017
Flagship Reserve
1st Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months, All Milks
2017
Flagsheep
3rd Place, American Originals Recipe
2017
Marco Polo Reserve
2nd Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
2016
Marco Polo Reserve
1st Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
2016
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months, All Milks
2015
Smoked Flagship
1st Place, Smoked Cheddars, All Milks
2015
4-year Aged Flagship
1st Place, Mature Cheddars, 24-48 months, All Milks
2015
Fresh Curds
2nd Place, Cheese Curds
2015
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months, All Milks
2014
Marco Polo Reserve
1st Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
2014
Plain Cheese Curds
1st Place, Cheese Curds
2014
Yule Kase
2nd Place, Marinated Cheeses, Cow’s Milk
2014
4-year Aged Flagship
3rd Place, Mature Cheddars, 24-48 months, All Milks
2014
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months
2013
Yule Kase
2nd Place, Marinated Cheeses, Cow’s Milk
2013
Flagsheep
2nd Place, American Originals Recipe, Made from Sheep’s Milk or Mixed
2013
Marco Polo Reserve
2nd Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
2012
Flagsheep
Best of Show
2012
Yule Kase
2nd Place, Cheddar with Sweet Flavorings, Fruits, Seasoning, Herbs, Spices, Alcohol/Spirits
2012
Marco Polo Reserve
1st Place, Cheddar Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
2011
Marco Polo Reserve
1st Place, Cheddar Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
2011
4-year Aged Flagship
2nd Place, Mature Cheddars, 24-48 months, All Milks
2011
Flagsheep
3rd Place, American Originals Recipe, Made with Mixed Milks
2011
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months
2011
Smoked Flagship
3rd Place, Smoked Cheddars
2010
4-year Aged Flagship
1st Place, Mature Cheddars, 25-48 months
2010
Marco Polo Reserve
2nd Place, Cheddars Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
2010
Smoked Flagship
2nd Place, Smoked Cheddars
2010
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months
2010
Flagsheep
3rd Place, Original Recipe/Open Category made from sheep’s milk or mixed milks
2009
Marco Polo Reserve
2nd Place, Cheddars Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
2009
4-year Aged Flagship
1st Place, Mature Cheddars, 25 – 48 months
2009
Flagship
2nd Place, Aged Cheddars, All Milks, 12 – 24 months
2009
Smoked Flagship
3rd Place, Smoked Cheddars
2008
Marco Polo
1st Place, Cheddar Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
2008
Smoked Flagship
3rd Place, Smoked Cheddar
2007
Flagship Reserve
2nd Place, Best in Show
2007
Flagship Reserve
1st Place, Cheddar Aged 12 to 24 Months
2007
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddar Aged Less Than 12 Months
2006
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddar from Cow’s Milk Aged Less Than 12 Months
2005
Market Herb Cheese Curds
2nd Place, Marinated Cheeses with Flavors Added
SOFI Awards
The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade is a not-for-profit business trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. The NASFT is an international organization composed of domestic and foreign manufacturers, importers, distributors, brokers, retailers, restaurateurs, caterers and others in the specialty foods business. The NASFT Annual SOFI Awards competition honor truly outstanding specialty foods, the Best of the Best.
2023
Street Corn
Gold in Fruits and Vegetables
2022
Street Corn
Best New Product in Fruits and Vegetables
2020
“World’s Best” Mac & Cheese
Gold Winner
2020
Gluten Free Cheese Curd Lasagna
Best New Product in Entrees, Lunch, Dinner
2005
“World’s Best” Mac & Cheese
Finalist
World Cheese Awards
The World Cheese Awards, organized by the UK Cheese Guild, is the premier international cheese event with more cheeses from more countries worldwide than any other competition.
2023
SheepSheep
Gold, Cheese made with the milk of one animal
2023
Flagsheep
Bronze, Cheese made with the milk of more than one animal
2022
Flagsheep
Silver, Cheese made with the milk of more than one animal
2022
Flagship Reserve
Bronze, Extra Mature Traditional Cheddar
2021
Marco Polo Reserve
Gold, Hard Pressed or Repressed Cheddar with Savoury Additives
2019
Marco Polo Reserve
Silver, Hard Pressed or Repressed Cheddar with Savoury Additives
2019
Flagship
Bronze, Cheddar made on or before 31/05/18 – sweeter flavour
2019
Flagsheep
Bronze, Cheese made with the milk of more than one animal
2008
Marco Polo Reserve
Bronze, Hard Pressed or Repressed Cheddar with Savoury Additives
2007
Marco Polo
Gold, Hard Pressed or Repressed Cheddar with Savoury Additives
2005
Flagship
Bronze, Open Class for New Cheeses
2005
Marco Polo
Bronze, New Cheeses with Flavorings
World Championship Cheese Awards
The World Championship Cheese Contest® is the world’s premier technical cheese, butter, and yogurt competition. The World Contest has been hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association biennially since 1957.
2022
Flagship Reserve
Gold, Natural Rinded Cheddar
2024
Flagsheep
Gold, Hard Mixed Milk Cheeses
2024
Flagship Reserve
Gold, Natural Rinded Cheddar
2024
Flagship Cheese Stick
2nd Place, Natural Snack Cheese
Evening Magazine’s Best of Western Washington
The World Championship Cheese Contest® is the world’s premier technical cheese, butter, and yogurt competition. The World Contest has been hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association biennially since 1957.
2016
Beecher’s – Pike Place Market
Best Cheese Shop
2015
Beecher’s – Pike Place Market
Best Cheese Shop
2014
Beecher’s – Pike Place Market
Best Cheese Shop
2013
Beecher’s – Pike Place Market
Best Cheese Shop
2012
Beecher’s – Pike Place Market
Best Cheese Shop
2010
Beecher’s – Pike Place Market
Best Cheese Shop
Awards
Considered one of the world’s most influential and prestigious competitions in recognizing the art of artisanal and specialty cheesemaking, the American Cheese Society’s annual judging competition takes place in conjunction with the American Cheese Society’s Annual Conference.
2023
Flagship Reserve
2nd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 13 months, All Milks
2023
Flagsheep
1st Place, American Originals Recipe
2022
Flagsheep
Best of Show
2022
Flagship
2nd Place, Aged Cheddars, 13-23 months, All Milks
2022
Marco Polo Reserve
1st Place, Cheddars with flavor added, All Milks
2022
Flagship Reserve
1st Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 13 months, All Milks
2019
Flagship Reserve
1st Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 13 months, All Milks
2019
Flagsheep
3rd Place, American Originals Recipe
2019
Flagship
2nd Place, Aged Cheddars, 13-23 months, All Milks
2019
Four-Year Aged Flagship
3rd Place, Mature Cheddars, 24-47 months, All Milks
2019
Marco Polo Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
2018
Flagship Reserve
2nd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months, All Milks
2018
Flagsheep
3rd Place, American Originals Recipe
2018
SheepSheep
3rd Place, Sheep’s Milk Cheeses
2018
Fresh Curds
2nd Place, Fresh Unripened Cheeses
2018
Marco Polo Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
2017
Flagship Reserve
1st Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months, All Milks
2017
Flagsheep
3rd Place, American Originals Recipe
2017
Marco Polo Reserve
2nd Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
2016
Marco Polo Reserve
1st Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
2016
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months, All Milks
2015
Smoked Flagship
1st Place, Smoked Cheddars, All Milks
2015
4-year Aged Flagship
1st Place, Mature Cheddars, 24-48 months, All Milks
2015
Fresh Curds
2nd Place, Cheese Curds
2015
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months, All Milks
2014
Marco Polo Reserve
1st Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
2014
Plain Cheese Curds
1st Place, Cheese Curds
2014
Yule Kase
2nd Place, Marinated Cheeses, Cow’s Milk
2014
4-year Aged Flagship
3rd Place, Mature Cheddars, 24-48 months, All Milks
2014
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months
2013
Yule Kase
2nd Place, Marinated Cheeses, Cow’s Milk
2013
Flagsheep
2nd Place, American Originals Recipe, Made from Sheep’s Milk or Mixed
2013
Marco Polo Reserve
2nd Place, Cheddar with Flavor Added, All Milks
2012
Flagsheep
Best of Show
2012
Yule Kase
2nd Place, Cheddar with Sweet Flavorings, Fruits, Seasoning, Herbs, Spices, Alcohol/Spirits
2012
Marco Polo Reserve
1st Place, Cheddar Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
2011
Marco Polo Reserve
1st Place, Cheddar Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
2011
4-year Aged Flagship
2nd Place, Mature Cheddars, 24-48 months, All Milks
2011
Flagsheep
3rd Place, American Originals Recipe, Made with Mixed Milks
2011
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months
2011
Smoked Flagship
3rd Place, Smoked Cheddars
2010
4-year Aged Flagship
1st Place, Mature Cheddars, 25-48 months
2010
Marco Polo Reserve
2nd Place, Cheddars Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
2010
Smoked Flagship
2nd Place, Smoked Cheddars
2010
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddars wrapped in cloth, linen aged over 12 months
2010
Flagsheep
3rd Place, Original Recipe/Open Category made from sheep’s milk or mixed milks
2009
Marco Polo Reserve
2nd Place, Cheddars Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
2009
4-year Aged Flagship
1st Place, Mature Cheddars, 25 – 48 months
2009
Flagship
2nd Place, Aged Cheddars, All Milks, 12 – 24 months
2009
Smoked Flagship
3rd Place, Smoked Cheddars
2008
Marco Polo
1st Place, Cheddar Flavored with Sweet, Savory, Jalapeno, Chipotle, Red, Green Peppers; Black, White, Green Peppercorns; Garlic, Onions
2008
Smoked Flagship
3rd Place, Smoked Cheddar
2007
Flagship Reserve
2nd Place, Best in Show
2007
Flagship Reserve
1st Place, Cheddar Aged 12 to 24 Months
2007
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddar Aged Less Than 12 Months
2006
Flagship Reserve
3rd Place, Cheddar from Cow’s Milk Aged Less Than 12 Months
2005
Market Herb Cheese Curds
2nd Place, Marinated Cheeses with Flavors Added
2023
Street Corn
Gold in Fruits and Vegetables
2022
Street Corn
Best New Product in Fruits and Vegetables
2020
“World’s Best” Mac & Cheese
Gold Winner
2020
Gluten Free Cheese Curd Lasagna
Best New Product in Entrees, Lunch, Dinner
2005
“World’s Best” Mac & Cheese
Finalist
2023
SheepSheep
Gold, Cheese made with the milk of one animal
2023
Flagsheep
Bronze, Cheese made with the milk of more than one animal
2022
Flagsheep
Silver, Cheese made with the milk of more than one animal
2022
Flagship Reserve
Bronze, Extra Mature Traditional Cheddar
2021
Marco Polo Reserve
Gold, Hard Pressed or Repressed Cheddar with Savoury Additives
2019
Marco Polo Reserve
Silver, Hard Pressed or Repressed Cheddar with Savoury Additives
2019
Flagship
Bronze, Cheddar made on or before 31/05/18 – sweeter flavour
2019
Flagsheep
Bronze, Cheese made with the milk of more than one animal
2008
Marco Polo Reserve
Bronze, Hard Pressed or Repressed Cheddar with Savoury Additives
2007
Marco Polo
Gold, Hard Pressed or Repressed Cheddar with Savoury Additives
2005
Flagship
Bronze, Open Class for New Cheeses
2005
Marco Polo
Bronze, New Cheeses with Flavorings
2022
Flagship Reserve
Gold, Natural Rinded Cheddar
2024
Flagsheep
Gold, Hard Mixed Milk Cheeses
2024
Flagship Reserve
Gold, Natural Rinded Cheddar
2024
Flagship Cheese Stick
2nd Place, Natural Snack Cheese
2016
Beecher’s – Pike Place Market
Best Cheese Shop
2015
Beecher’s – Pike Place Market
Best Cheese Shop
2014
Beecher’s – Pike Place Market
Best Cheese Shop
2013
Beecher’s – Pike Place Market
Best Cheese Shop
2012
Beecher’s – Pike Place Market
Best Cheese Shop
2010
Beecher’s – Pike Place Market
Best Cheese Shop