Schuman Cheese, a US-based family-owned business, has acquired Trugman-Nash from local peer Allied Dairy for an undisclosed sum.  

New York's Schuman said it has added a range of “high-quality” Cheddar products to its portfolio. These include the well-known aged Australian Cheddar brand Old Croc.

As part of the deal, Schuman has also secured exclusive US distribution rights for Organic Herd British cheddar brands produced by the Organic Milk Suppliers Co-operative. 

Schuman said it will maintain Trugman-Nash's established retail presence to facilitate a “seamless” transition for customers and buyers.  

Trugman-Nash was acquired by MCT Dairies owner Allied back in 2010.

The brand offers a portfolio of Cheddar cheese products, including cheese snacks, variety packs and various spreadable lines.

Schuman Cheese import business manager Ian Schuman said: “We are excited to bring these outstanding Trugman-Nash brands into the Schuman Cheese family. 

“This acquisition strengthens our position in the specialty cheese market by adding to our best-in-class portfolio of imported cheeses from exceptional partners all over the world.” 

Schuman Cheese chief revenue officer Allison Schuman added: “Part of what made this acquisition so exciting was the remarkable growth of the Old Croc brand, thanks in large part to the excellent work of Allied Dairy Inc."  

Founded in 1945, Schuman Cheese is a fourth-generation family-owned company. 

In June, Schuman Cheese entered into a partnership with Dutch dairy business Westland to enhance the North American presence of Old Amsterdam, a Gouda cheese brand.  

This partnership was intended to introduce Old Amsterdam to a broader consumer base, leveraging Schuman Cheese's network.