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Aotearoa’s Vegan Cheese Pioneers
Since 2006, the Angel Food team have been striving to make plant-based food mainstream.
Starting as a small importer of vegan products lead by local activist and foodie Alice Shopland.
We’ve since grown our own small team to develop and produce dairy-free cheese alternatives right here in Aotearoa.
In 2014, we launched our very own dairy-free mozzarella alternative — the first commercial vegan cheese to be made on New Zealand soil.
Today, we have a great range of plant-based and allergy-friendly cheese products suitable for just about any diet.
Alice Shopland and her husband Colin Woods. Photo credit: Sheryl Burson
We know how important the flavor, texture and comfort of cheese is to most kiwis, so we want to make plant-based diets more accessible by keeping our favorite dishes on the menu.
Kiwis across the country are loving it, with our dairy-free cheese now available at hundreds of stores nationwide, and in countless renowned NZ eateries like Pizza Hut, Lord of the Fries and Zambrero.
The impact of our dietary choices is now widely recognized – for human health, the environment, social justice, and for the animals. But making conscious choices doesn’t have to mean missing out on comforts like good cheese.
To join us in our mission to make ethical eating easier, pick up a pack of Angel Food dairy-free cheese next time you’re in the supermarket.
