Schuman Cheese, a fourth-generation family-owned company and leading importer and distributor of specialty cheeses in North America,  announced a new partnership with Wyke Farms, the United Kingdom's largest independent cheese producer. Through the collaboration, Schuman will act as the exclusive supplier for Wyke Farms and its sub-brands, including Ivy's Reserve, across British cheddars and butter in the U.S. market. 

The partnership builds on Schuman's longstanding approach to stewarding heritage brands and driving thoughtful category growth by pairing globally respected producers with deep expertise in distribution, marketing, and customer strategy. Wyke Farms joins Schuman's vast portfolio of international cheese brands, reinforcing the company's leadership in imported and specialty cheese.

The collaboration also includes Ivy's Reserve, Wyke Farms' premium heritage range named after Ivy Clothier, whose original farmhouse recipes remain central to the brand today. Ivy's Reserve cheddars are aged in Somerset to develop creamier texture and layered flavor complexity, while the brand's farmhouse butter is slow churned using traditionally aged cream to deliver a smooth texture and rich, clean taste suited for entertaining, cheese boards, and elevated everyday use.

"Schuman has a long history of building brands with purpose and longevity in the U.S. market," said Ian Schuman, EVP of international business development at Schuman Cheese. "Wyke and Ivy's Reserve bring exceptional quality, provenance, and sustainability credentials to our portfolio, while offering a distinct British cheddar profile that expands choice for both retailers and consumers."

Founded in Somerset, England, Wyke Farms is one of the United Kingdom's oldest family-run cheesemakers, with nearly 300 years of farming and cheesemaking heritage. The company produces award-winning farmhouse cheddar and butter using traditional recipes and milk sourced from its own family farms and a network of local producers, an approach that closely aligns with Schuman's own multigenerational commitment to craftsmanship, stewardship, and preserving the character of heritage brands.

Wyke Farms is additionally widely recognized for its leadership in sustainable dairy through its "100% Green" strategy, which includes producing cheese and butter using renewable energy generated on its farms, growing towards carbon-neutral dairy operations, and investing in regenerative farming, biodiversity monitoring, and animal welfare initiatives.

With this addition, Schuman continues to expand its curated specialty portfolio, offering customers a clear ladder across imported, premium, and heritage segments while reinforcing its role as a long-term steward of globally respected brands.

About Schuman Cheese
Founded in New York in 1945, Schuman Cheese has grown into a highly lauded leader in the cheese industry worldwide. The family has set the standard for integrity, excellence, and loyalty for four generations, exemplified by their premium cheeses and lasting partnerships. Today, decades since their first import, Schuman's team of skilled cheesemakers craft their world-class cheeses in Wisconsin, adding to their robust import business. At Schuman Cheese, they take pride in the products offered and remain committed to the mission and values established by Arthur Schuman.