Spoldzielnia Mleczarska Ryki (Poland)

Spoldzielnia Mleczarska Ryki is a dairy cooperative based in Ryki in eastern Poland and is recognised as one of the leading producers of ripened cheeses in the country. Established in 1926 and owned by its member farmers, the cooperative specialises in the processing of cow milk into a wide range of hard and semi hard cheeses, butter and by products such as whey powder. Its key product segment is branded yellow cheeses sold under well known national brands including Rycki Edam, Rycki Maasdam, Rycki Koneser, Cezar, Zamojski, Hit and various Gouda and Emmental style cheeses, offered in consumer packs, slices, blocks and large catering formats, complemented by Maslo Ryckie Exclusive butter and selected grated cheese mixes and functional dairy ingredients for industrial customers. SM Ryki serves major retail chains, traditional trade and foodservice operators throughout Poland and exports its cheeses and dairy products to numerous markets in Europe, North America and Asia, with exports playing an increasingly important role and earning the cooperative awards for its contribution to Polish exports. The cooperative operates a modern production plant with investments in advanced technologies, including innovative brine treatment systems supporting sustainable production and consistent product quality, combined with strict quality assurance and certification standards. Its brands, especially Rycki Edam and Rycki Maasdam, are strongly positioned in the Polish market as high quality products made without preservatives from milk sourced from local farms. Strategically Ryki Dairy Cooperative aims to combine nearly a century of cheesemaking tradition with continuous investment in technology, product innovation and export development, positioning itself as a premium yet accessible producer of ripened cheeses and related dairy products with a focus on quality, natural ingredients and long term partnerships with retailers and distributors.