EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 25 MIN
Community, Careers and Cheese: Bel Brands and SDState - The Yellow & Blue Podcast S2E5
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Bel Brands USA is making a major investment in Brookings, committing $200 million to expand its facility and double production of its iconic Babybel cheese. Production is increasing from about 1.5 million to 3 million cheeses per day — all made in Brookings, the only facility supplying Babybel cheese in the United States. Jake Anderson, a 2004 South Dakota State University dairy manufacturing graduate and current project director at Bel Brands in Brookings, shares insight into the company’s expansion, its strong connection to SDState and the impact of its workforce — with about 90% of upper plant management made up of SDState alumni. Full Transcript
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Bel Brands USA is making a major investment in Brookings, committing $200 million to expand its facility and double production of its iconic Babybel cheese. Production is increasing from about 1.5 million to 3 million cheeses per day — all made in Brookings, the only facility supplying Babybel cheese in the United States. Jake Anderson, a 2004 South Dakota State University dairy manufacturing graduate and current project director at Bel Brands in Brookings, shares insight into the company’s expansion, its strong connection to SDState and the impact of its workforce — with about 90% of upper plant management made up of SDState alumni. Full Transcript
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