Nothing beats an aromatic cheese fondue, a creamy spread, or cream cheese with fresh herbs, and nothing is created without milk – at least, that’s the opinion of most cheese producers. But there is another way. Alice and Freddy are the founders of New Roots and have developed a range of vegan cheeses and dairy products. Both have been vegan for a long time, convinced that animals are not resources for humans. Seven years ago, the pair began working on the production of milk from seeds and nuts.

Then, following the rules of conventional fermented cheesemaking, they created their first vegan product. Driven by concern for animal welfare and the health of the planet, they fully disclose their manufacturing process. They draw on the know-how of conventional cheese production, follow traditional cultures and let cheese mature for its usual period of time. They have chosen their raw materials with care, as cashew nuts – the basis of New Roots’ products – grow wild, do not require intensive irrigation, and are harvested by independent organic farmers in Vietnam and Burkina Faso before being shipped to Europe.

Their business model uses sustainable and resource-conserving food production and supports trading partners in less privileged regions of the world. New Roots now supplies a number of retailers with cream cheese, fondue cheese, fresh cream, and yes ... even yoghurt is part of the vegan assortment.