Bute Island Foods – Sponsors of ScouseVeg
“Say Sheese !”
As you will discover there’s no cheese in Sheese, everything is 100% Dairy-Free, suitable not only for vegetarians and vegans, but for everybody.
It is with thanks to the very nice people at [the award winning !] Bute Island Foods, who are in the Island of Bute, in the western part of Scotland, for agreeing to co-sponsor the ScouseVeg website. We are very pleased that they are here because we at ScouseVeg have consumed their yummy produced and cannot recommend them highly enough !
[A quick bio in case you've never heard of them before]
Bute Island Foods – have been manufacturing a range of 9 flavours of hard cheese, originally called Scheese, since 1988.
In 2003, the company changed hands, although it has kept the same ethical view of only ever producing Vegan products. The companies aim is to make the best alternatives to dairy products that it can, to enable consumers who are lactose intolerant or want to be Vegan, to be able to stop eating animal products – without it being a sacrifice.
After an initial period of tuition from the founders of Scheese, to ensure that they new team fully understood the unique process, they retired from the business.
In 2006, sales were fulfilling 90% of production capacity. Expansion was required, and so much time was spent in developing new packaging, and working with machine manufacturers to increase production capabilities and efficiency.In Jan 2007 a new production line was set up with a 100% increase in production levels. The product brand name was changed to Sheese, and now sold in high quality re-sealable packs with much clearer, more colourful labelling. April 2007 saw the successful launch of the new range of Creamy Sheese (a soft spreadable cheese) available in 5 flavours. Installation was completed for a new production line which packs the Creamy Sheese in 255g re-sealable tubs.
If you’ve been to any of the Animal Aid or Vegan Fayres you will have seen and tasted the main produce from But Island Foods (BIF) – their soft and hard 100% Vegan Sheese range. In fact this coming May 29th & 30th they will be at the 2010 Bristol Eco Veggie Fayre. Keep an eye out for them and for their delicious range of Sheeses… Sheese range…? (ah that’s going to be a discussion) as featured below.
As mentioned Sheese is 100% dairy free.
- There are 9 delicious flavours of Vegan hard “Sheese” including Smoked, Strong and Medium Cheddar Styles, Mozzarella, Cheshire, Edam, Gouda and tasty Blue Style.
- The award winning Creamy Sheese was launched in 2007, and comes in 5 mouth watering flavours (Garlic & Herb, Chives, Cheddar Style Spread, Original & Mexican style). Yummers !
Their entirely Vegan range is also Kosher certified, gluten and lactose-free, and contains no hydrogenated fats. So if you’re suffering from milk allergies – or just love animals – smile and say “Sheese!”
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You can’t buy directly from them, but you can find their products via many suppliers including Goodness Direct.
You can find more information including awards, recipes, events and news via their website at:
- Don’t forget to vote for them in the Bristol Eco Fayre Awards (for best veggie food product).
