Nuts For Cheese™ Achieves BRC Global Food Safety Standard Certification
Setting the gold standard for quality in dairy-free cheese and cream cheese style spreads!
LONDON, ONTARIO, September 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – Nuts For Cheese™, maker of organic, dairy-free artisan cashew cheeses, today announced that it has achieved internationally recognized BRC (British Retail Consortium) certification with an A rating, recognizing its exceptional commitment in favor of quality and safety. and excellence in their 25,000 square foot cheese making facility in London, Ontario.
BRC Global Food Safety Certification is a leading global food safety and quality certification program recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Certification is only awarded to organizations that have fully adopted a top-to-bottom food safety culture and approach across their entire business.
“Quality has always been our number one priority. From our wholesome ingredients to homemade cultures and sauces, our mission is to make delicious cashew cheeses for cheese lovers everywhere,” said Margaret Coons , founder and CEO of Nuts For Cheese™. . “Food safety is an important priority as part of our commitment to quality and this achievement validates our continued efforts to meet the highest standards. The smiles on consumers’ faces after tasting our cheese are the true indication that we have achieved our goals. discover that with Nuts For Cheese™, they can finally have a delicious dairy-free cheese experience that delivers great taste and clean ingredients. Ultimately, this has been a key driver of our rapid growth and being the fastest growing brand. in the category.”
Nuts For Cheese™ has grown 8 million dollars in capital to date led by Forage Capital and followed by Mike Fata, Dror BalshineAnd Hugh Bowmanwith 1 million dollars invested directly in their cheese manufacturing plant. To achieve certification, Nuts For Cheese™ passed an extensive third-party audit that assessed all aspects of its operations, including a brand new line that was installed to produce its latest product line, cream cheese spreads made from cashew nuts.
Smooth and creamy in texture with a fresh, tangy flavor, new Nuts For Cheese™ cream cheese-style spreads are dairy-free, made with simple, wholesome ingredients like organic cashews, fresh herbs and juice. lemon and never starches, gums or fillers. Available in three delicious flavors: Original, Garlic & Herbs and Lemon & Dill. Nuts For Cheese™ Cream Cheese Style Spreads can be found in independent health stores everywhere. Canada and will launch in Fortinos, Metro, Longos and select Sobeys stores in September.
Available everywhere North America With its revolutionary cheese wedge packaging and range of cheese lover’s favorite flavors, Nuts for Cheese™ is stocked in over 5,000 doors and is one of the key brands driving growth in the cheese-based category of plants. #3 brand in the United States with over 15% market share, Nuts For Cheese™ has been the largest contributor to category growth over the past 52 weeks, more than 3 times the next largest brand .
To learn more about Nuts For Cheese™, visit www.nutsforcheese.com or follow Nuts For Cheese™ on Instagram (@NutsForCheese), Facebook (@NutsForCheese) and Twitter (@NutsForCheese).
About Nuts for Cheese™
Founded in 2015, Nuts For Cheese™ began with an inspired chef who has an unparalleled passion for spreading positive, lasting change through food. Originally made in the back of a vegan kitchen, Nuts For Cheese™ quickly built its own manufacturing facility to maintain recipe integrity and chef quality. Recognized as a leader in the plant-based cheese movement, the full line of cheeses, butters and new 100% dairy-free cream cheese spreads made with fermented cashews are made with homegrown crops in a BRC certified and organic facility. without the use of starches, gums, fillers or artificial flavors. Nuts For Cheese™ is a Rainbow Registered Company. To learn more about Nuts For Cheese™, visit www.nutsforcheese.com or follow Nuts For Cheese™ on Instagram (@NutsForCheese), TikTok (@NutsForCheese), Facebook (@NutsForCheese) and Twitter (@NutsForCheese). View our media kit for more information.
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