Schuman Cheese and GOOD PLANeT Foods have formed a new a joint venture, GPV Foods, combining their expertise in the plant-based dairy sector.
The collaboration merges Schuman’s Vevan brand with GOOD PLANeT’s retail operations, to address the growing demand for dairy-free cheese.
GOOD PLANeT Foods offers plant-based cheeses, available in top grocery stores across the US.
Founded in 1945 in Fairfield, New Jersey, Schuman Cheese is a family-owned provider of specialty cheese.
The company operates three production facilities in Wisconsin and conversion facilities in Illinois and New Jersey, including a plant dedicated to plant-based dairy.
Through Vevan, Schuman is making significant strides in the plant-based sector, establishing a strong national presence in retail and foodservice.
GOOD PLANeT Foods founder and CEO David Israel said: “Pairing our retail leadership with Vevan’s foodservice strength creates a truly unmatched platform.
“This venture allows us to reach more consumers, deliver superior innovation, and accelerate growth in a way that benefits the entire category.”
Schuman’s Vevan brand is the only dairy-free cheese made by artisan cheesemakers, offering premium taste and performance in retail and foodservice sectors.
The joint venture leverages GOOD PLANeT’s strong retail presence and Vevan’s expertise in foodservice and ingredients to create significant channel synergy.
The partnership will enhance production capabilities and streamline distribution, enabling the new entity to quickly address market demands, expand its reach
Also, it will invest in advanced technologies and formulas for plant-based cheese.
GPV Foods represents Schuman Cheese’s commitment to both dairy and dairy-free innovation, building on its expanding plant-based portfolio.
With shared resources and complementary strengths, Schuman Cheese and GOOD PLANeT Foods are set to drive the next phase of growth in the plant-based dairy market.
Schuman Cheese plant‑based business unit lead Keith Schuman said: “This partnership strengthens our manufacturing capabilities, expands our plant‑based portfolio, and positions us for rapid growth in a category we strongly believe in.
“Together, we can scale faster, serve our customers better, and set a new standard for what plant‑based cheese can deliver.”
