It’s a lot of cheddar.
Schuman Cheese of Fairfield recently acquired Trugman-Nash LLC from Allied Dairy Inc., bringing a wide range of cheddar offerings to its portfolio.
The acquisition includes both Old Croc — reportedly the U.S. market leader for Australian cheddar — and exclusive U.S. distribution rights for renowned Organic Herd British cheddar brands produced by the Organic Milk Suppliers Co-operative.
“This acquisition strengthens our position in the specialty cheese market by adding to our best-in-class portfolio of imported cheeses from exceptional partners all over the world,” Ian Schuman, Import Business manager for Schuman Cheese, said.
Old Croc offers an extensive line of cheddar products in chunks, bites, slices and spreads, all crafted from milk sourced from grass-fed cows. The acquisition allows Schuman Cheese to retain Trugman-Nash’s established retail presence, the release noted, so the transition for customers and buyers should be seamless.
Meanwhile, the distribution partnership of Organic Herd aligns with Schuman Cheese’s focus on meeting growing consumer demand, the company said.
“Part of what made this acquisition so exciting was the remarkable growth of the Old Croc brand, thanks in large part to the excellent work of Allied Dairy Inc. We look forward to building on their success and appreciate them entrusting us with the brand’s stewardship,” Allison Schuman, chief revenue officer of Schuman Cheese, said.
