About Us Our Cheeses Our Services Cheese 101 Contact Us Our History For seven decades, Arthur Schuman’s passion and energy has been passed down through generations, turning a modest import business into a renowned and respected leader in the cheese industry throughout the world. From left to right: Howard Schuman (Arthur’s son), Arthur Schuman (started the business in 1945), Jerome Schuman (Arthur’s son) From left to right: Ian Schuman (specialty cheese business manager, fourth generation); Elizabeth Schuman (wife of CEO Neal Schuman); Keith Schuman (strategy analyst, fourth generation); Neal Schuman (CEO, third generation), Allison Schuman (national account manager, fourth generation) Timeline 1940s – 2010s 1940s Arthur Schuman starts NY-based importing business with sons Jerome and Howard Establishes relationship with Zanetti, still strong after 70 years Incorporates as Arthur Schuman, Inc. with a New York City office Jerome Schuman begins importing South American cheeses 1950s Arthur Schuman named president of Cheese Importers Association of America Company appointed exclusive agent for Roquefort Cheese 1960s Jerome Schuman named president of Cheese Importers Association of America Howard Schuman named president French Abbey Port du Salut launches in the U.S. 1970s Howard Schuman awarded the Ordre du Mérite Agricole Operations move to New Jersey Acquisition of Robin Packing Jerome Schuman named president 1980s Neal Schuman (Jerome’s son) named CEO Represent SanCor Ltda product launches Represent Conaprole product launches Neal Schuman named president of Cheese Importers Association of America Neal Schuman awarded the Ordre Du Mérite Agricole Office opens in Poland 1990s Acquisition of Imperia Foods Acquisition of Polser in Siemiatycze, Poland Joan Allen (third generation) joins company Current headquarters office and plant open in Fairfield, New Jersey 2000s Allison Schuman (fourth generation) joins company Acquisition of Lake Country Dairy – begins cheese production Acquisition of blue cheese production facility in Montfort, Wisconsin Jack Schwarz named Executive Specialty Import President Acquisition of Grater Inc. Acquisition of Masson Cheese Timmah Allen (fourth generation) joins company Davis McCarty (fourth generation) joins company 2020 2010s Keith & Ian Schuman (fourth generation) joins company Recognized among top 20 private companies in New Jersey Neal Schuman chosen by U.S. Government to serve 4 terms on Dairy and Animal, ATAC committee Joan Allen takes leadership of export division Company becomes exclusive U.S. distributor of DODONI Greek cheeses Distribution center opens in Henderson, Nevada First Asian office opens in Hong Kong Cello Whisps product launches Yellow Door Creamery brand launches, introducing Hand Rubbed Fontina products Arthur Schuman, Inc. changes to Schuman Cheese Yellow Door Creamery introduces Alpine Collection Neal Schuman honored as EY Family Business Entrepreneur Of The Year Lake Country Dairy named Plant of the Year by Dairy Foods magazine Alpine Collection earns second consecutive Grand Master title at Wisconsin State Fair New Cello brand debuts, along with Copper Kettle Chisels Vevan brand launch About Us Our Cheeses News Retail Food Service & Ingredients Global Exports Cheese 101 Careers Contact Us © 2021 Schuman Cheese. All Rights Reserved.