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Caputo Cheese Market Opens in Lake Forest, Ill.
Store Offers Close to 1,000 Types of Cheese
Lake Forest, lIl. (September 15, 2009) – Wiscon Corporation, a family-owned cheese manufacturing and processing company, announces the opening of Caputo Cheese Market in Lake Forest, Ill. The market offers nearly 1,000 types of cheeses from all over the globe; fresh mozzarella made on-site; fresh homemade sausage; deli meats, salads and sandwiches; as well as dry grocery items such as pasta, spices and oils.
“It’s very exciting to bring our passion for cheese to Lake Forest,” said Natale Caputo, president of Wiscon Corp. and resident of Lake Forest. “With such a variety of unique cheeses from all over the world, there’s something here for everyone. And if you don’t like cheese, try the prosciutto sandwich. It’s great!”
The new Caputo Cheese Market is located in what used to be a small coffee shop known as Moncafe at 231 E. Wisconsin Ave. While they still serve Moncafe coffee, the store has expanded in size and selection.
The official grand opening event will take place Oct. 25, 2009. Refreshments will be served, along with samples of some Caputo-made products. Members of the Caputo family will be in attendance to welcome guests and commemorate the store opening. The Caputo Cheese Market is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sunday 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wiscon Corporation, owner of Caputo Cheese Market, was founded in 1978 by René and Pasquale Caputo. What started as a small retail cheese shop has expanded into a manufacturing and processing cheese business with more than 100 employees. The company offers a full line of award-winning Caputo Fresh Mozzarella, as well as other fine cheeses including Parmesan, Romano and Asiago. The original Caputo Cheese Market is located in Melrose Park at the corner of North and 15th Ave. The son, Natale Caputo, now operates the family-owned company.
Wiscon Corporation encompasses numerous divisions including: Caputo Cheese Boston, Caputo Cheese San Francisco, Caputo Food Service, Wisconsin Cheese, as well as two Caputo Cheese Markets. Wiscon Corporation is located at 2050 N. 15th Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160. For more information, call 708-681-1470, or visit www.wisconcorp.com.
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