Schuman Cheese, previously known as Arthur Schuman Inc, is the largest U.S. importer of Italian cheeses.[1]
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| Formerly | Arthur Schuman, Inc. |
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| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Food processing |
| Founded | 1945 in New York City |
| Founder | Arthur Schuman |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Neal Schuman (CEO) |
| Products | Cheese |
| Subsidiaries | Whisps (2015-2018) |
| Website | schumancheese |
Company timeline edit
Schuman Cheese was set up by Arthur Schuman, in 1945 as a family business with his sons Jerome and Howard. A year later the New York-based cheese importing company became Arthur Schuman, Inc. In 1948, a relationship with Argentina was established for importing South American cheeses. In 1956 the company became Roquefort Cheese's sole agent.[2]
The company has since then also acquired Grater Inc., Lake Country Dairy, Madison Cheese, Robin Packing, Polser, Imperia Foods, and a Blue Cheese production factory in Montfort, WI, as well as becoming the sole distributor of Dodoni Greek cheeses.[3]
In 2016 the name was changed to Schuman Cheese.[4]
Later that year, Schuman Cheese launched a "True Cheese Mark" to counter concerns about the adulteration of cheese with ingredients such as wood pulp and plastic. Cheese bearing the label is tested by Covance Food Solutions to ensure its purity.[5]
Branches edit
Over the years the company has expanded internationally. Today it has a presence in New York City, Montfort, WI, Hong Kong, Henderson, NV, Fairfield, NJ, Poland, among other places.
Awards and recognition edit
- 1987: CEO and company President Neal Schuman received the Ordre Du Mérite Agricole.
- 2009: the annual Dairy Forum honored Jerome Schuman at the National Cheese Institute's Laureate Award for his years of service to the industry.[6]
- 2010: the company was recognized as one of New Jersey's Top 20 Private Companies.
- 2011: the US government chose Neal Schuman to begin four terms of service on Dairy and Animal, ATAC committee.
- Four presidents of the Cheese Importers Association of America have been from Arthur Schuman Inc. and among other service.
- 2017: 3 Best of Class Awards, a Third Place Award at the US Championship Cheese Contest.[7]
References edit
- ^ Mulvany, Lydia (16 February 2016). "The Parmesan Cheese You Sprinkle on Your Penne Could Be Wood". Bloomberg.com. Bloomberg. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ "History - Schuman Cheese". Schuman Cheese. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ Kennedy, Colleen (June 2017). "The Best Kept Secret in Cheese?". The Daily Meal. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ "New name, new brand for cheesemaker Arthur Schuman Inc". Dairy Foods. BNP Media. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Berry, Donna (6 September 2016). "Bringing trust to cheese". Food Business News. Sosland Publishing Company. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Sander, Kate. "Arthur Schuman Inc. diversifies, invests in its domestic capabilities". Cheese Market News. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ Hillen, Laura (13 March 2017). "Schuman Cheese Wins Big at U.S. Championship Cheese Contest". Deli Market News. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
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