Lactalis opens public cheese store in Nampa, ID
For years, the old Swiss Village Cheese Factory in Nampa was famous for its factory store. Paired with a classic cafe with dairy products front and center, generations of Idahoans would stop by the factory that once stood alone in a field near Nampa for lunch, a field trip, or a bag of squeaky cheese.
The store and cafe closed after French dairy giant Lactalis purchased Swiss Village from the JR Simplot Co. in 1999.
But… DO call it a comeback.
Last summer, we reported on Lactallis American Group’s new cheese shop inside that same Nampa plant along Franklin Blvd. The new shop was for employees only – part of a $1.2 million investment in upgrades for workers.
Now, the small cheese store will be open to the public, too.
Workers in the Cultured by Lactallis store in Nampa. Courtesy Lactallis America Group
Customers can stop by Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. to pick up dairy products, including milk and an array of cheese, from brands Lactalis brands like Galbani, Président, Black Diamond and more. The store includes a “Made in Nampa” case with products made locally.
“We’re very proud of the cheese we make here at the Lactalis Nampa facility and have been looking for ways to expand how we share the tastiest, freshest cheese with our customers,” Lactallis Nampa Site Director Olivier Delobbe said. “Our store was originally opened as a way to give back to our amazing team of over 800 employees. Now we’re extending that gratitude to our local community, giving our neighbors an opportunity to enjoy the delicious products we make.”
The store – Cultured by Lactallis – is located at 4912 E. Franklin Rd.
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