Aug. 30 2021 11:54 AM

Appleton Plant Reaches 1 Million Hours Without A Lost Time Incident

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Foremost Farms USA is proud to announce a significant milestone in safety. On July 24, 2021, the cooperative’s Appleton, Wisc. facility reached 1 million hours worked without a lost time incident

We take safety extremely seriously as a company, and we are proud of this most recent accomplishment,” said Greg Schlafer, President and CEO – Foremost Farms USA. “All of our employees understand safety is always our top priority. Achieving 1 million hours worked without lost time in our Appleton plant is the result of leaders and teams that are committed, trained, and focused on safety.”

Foremost Farms believes in a proactive approach to all aspects of health and safety. It consistently maintains programs to engage employees in the safety processes across all its facilities. Achieving 1 million hours without a lost time incident in Appleton is one of many safety awards and acknowledgments the cooperative has earned in its 11 locations.

About Foremost Farms USA

Foremost Farms USA® is a world-class supplier of cheese, dairy products, and ingredients to national and international markets. It offers innovative solutions, technical services and customized products, ingredients and packaging for foodservice, food processing, distributor and pharmaceutical customers. As a dairy cooperative, it is owned by approximately 1,000 dairy farmers located in in Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. Foremost Farms’ flexible, diverse plant network allows it to manufacture the products and ingredients that are most in demand and provide a strong, secure market for the member-owners’ milk. For more information call 800-362-9196 or see foremostfarms.com.