Miyoko's Creamery

What Miyoko's Creamery does

Miyoko's Creamery is a US-based plant-based dairy company that produces vegan butter, cream cheese, mozzarella, cheese spreads, and shredded cheeses from cultured cashew milk and oat milk bases. Founded in 2014 by Miyoko Schinner in California, the company built its product portfolio around proprietary culturing and fermentation processes using custom vegan cultures to replicate the melt, stretch, and browning characteristics of dairy butter and cheese. Products are USDA Organic certified, non-GMO verified, and B Corporation re-certified (2023, with a 13.6-point score improvement), and the company pioneered the first organic European-style cultured plant-milk butter (2016) and the first pourable vegan mozzarella for pizza (2021).

The business model is omnichannel CPG: one-time product sales through major retail chains (Whole Foods, Target, Sprouts, Walmart, Kroger, Publix) across 20,000+ US storefronts, supplemented by direct-to-consumer e-commerce via a Shopify storefront and a smaller foodservice/B2B bulk channel. The company served four overlapping customer segments — health-conscious consumers, vegans and plant-based dieters, ethically-minded consumers, and mainstream grocery shoppers — through content marketing, recipe-driven blog content, organic social, email, and earned media.

Despite raising over $100 million in cumulative funding (including a $52M round in 2021) and winning a precedent-setting California labeling lawsuit in 2021, the company entered an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors process in 2025. It was acquired by Prosperity Organic Foods in November 2025, with the founder no longer involved. Under new ownership, core butters and cream cheeses returned to select US retailers in May 2026, with announced expansion into Canada leveraging Melt Organic's distribution network.

Name

Miyoko's Creamery

Legal name

Miyoko's Kitchen

Website

https://miyokos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Miyoko's Creamery is a US plant-based dairy company that produces vegan butter, cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheese spreads from cultured cashew and oat milk, serving health-conscious, vegan, and ethically-minded consumers through major retailers and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Creamery Butter Manufacturing (311512)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives Manufacturing (Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Ice Cream) (AFAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plant-Based Butter & Spread Alternatives Processing (Margarine-style, Cultured Spreads) (AFAHAJAD), Dairy Alternatives (Plant-Based Milk, Yogurt, Creamers) (CRADACAF), Plant-Based Barista & Foodservice Formulations (Foaming/Steaming Milks, Culinary Creams) (AFAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Plant-based butter
• Vegan cheese alternatives
• Cultured cashew milk
• Oat milk butter
• Dairy-free creamery

Headquarters

HQ city

Petaluma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales - Retail: Miyoko's generates revenue through sale of plant-based butter and cheese products to consumers via major retail chains including Whole Foods, Target, Sprouts, Walmart, Kroger, and Publix
2. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Products sold directly to consumers through the company's website and online storefront
3. Foodservice/B2B: Bulk sales to foodservice operators and commercial kitchens

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Miyoko's Creamery manufactures and sells plant-based dairy alternatives, including cultured vegan butter, cream cheese, mozzarella, cheese spreads, and shredded cheese made from organic cashew milk and oat milk. Products are produced using traditional creamery culturing and churning techniques applied to plant milk bases, and are sold through national grocery retail, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and foodservice channels.

Product overview

Miyoko's Creamery is a plant-based food company that produces vegan butter and cheese alternatives. The product portfolio includes European-Style Cashew Milk Butter (available in salted and unsalted varieties), Oat Milk Butter (in salted, cinnamon brown sugar, and garlic parmesan flavors), Cashew Milk Cream Cheese (classic plain, savory scallion, and everything varieties), Plant Milk Mozzarella (pourable liquid and classic block forms), Cashew Milk Cheese Spreads (roadhouse cheddar and jalapeño), and Plant Milk Cheese Shreds in taco blend. All products are made using time-honored creamery techniques with organic ingredients like cultured cashew milk and oat milk, aiming to deliver dairy-like properties such as melting, spreading, and foaming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• European Style Cashew Milk Butter (Salted) Award-winning cultured vegan butter made from organic cashew milk with a hint of sea salt; melts, spreads, bakes, and browns like dairy butter. Sold to consumers at retail and online.
• European Style Cashew Milk Butter (Unsalted) Cultured vegan butter made from organic cashew milk without added salt, designed as a 1:1 swap for any recipe requiring butter. Sold to consumers at retail and online.
• Oat Milk Butter (Salted) Allergen-friendly oat milk butter that is rich, creamy, subtly tangy, and meltable; free of tree nuts, wheat, and soy. Sold to consumers at retail and online.
• Oat Milk Butter (Cinnamon Brown Sugar) Sweet oat milk butter flavored with cinnamon and brown sugar, made with organic ingredients. Sold to consumers at retail and online.
• Oat Milk Butter (Garlic Parm) Savory oat milk butter infused with garlic and parmesan-style flavor. Sold to consumers at retail and online.
• Cashew Milk Cream Cheese (Classic Plain) Plant milk cream cheese made with organic cultured cashew milk, with no added oils or gums; traditionally cultured for a tangy flavor and thick creamy texture. Sold to consumers at retail and online.
• Cashew Milk Cream Cheese (Savory Scallion) Cashew milk cream cheese with organic green onions and white pepper for a savory flavor profile. Sold to consumers at retail and online.
• Cashew Milk Cream Cheese (Everything) Cashew milk cream cheese topped with organic poppy seeds, sesame seeds, garlic, and onions for an everything bagel flavor. Sold to consumers at retail and online.
• Pourable Cashew Milk Mozzarella Liquid pourable plant milk mozzarella designed for pizza; melts and stretches like dairy cheese when poured, baked, and served. Sold to consumers at retail and online.
• Classic Cashew Milk Mozzarella Fresh plant milk mozzarella in block form, suitable for slicing, grilling, and topping. Sold to consumers at retail and online.
• Roadhouse Cheddar Cashew Milk Cheese Spread Spreadable cashew milk cheese with bold, sharp cheddar flavor crafted using traditional cheesemaking techniques. Sold to consumers at retail and online.
• Jalapeño Cashew Milk Cheese Spread Spicy cashew milk cheese spread with jalapeño for a bold, zesty flavor. Sold to consumers at retail and online.
• Plant Milk Cheese Shreds (Taco Blend) Dairy-free shredded cheese made with oat milk, designed to melt for tacos, dips, and nachos. Sold to consumers at retail and online.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prosperity Organic FoodscoreOthers · 1 November 2025Prosperity Organic Foods acquired Miyoko's Creamery assets including trademarks, recipes, and some equipment after Miyoko's entered an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors process. New owner plans to expand distribution through Melt Organic brand network.
• Golden State CiderminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 June 2025Collaboration with Golden State Cider for their 'Cider & Sliders' campaign featuring six slider recipes crafted by chefs including Duskie Estes and Cody Candelario. Two fully plant-based sliders featured Miyoko's products paired with Golden State's vegan ciders.
• Sprinkles CupcakesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 November 2024Limited-time partnership for fall 2024 featuring a Vegan Sugar & Spice Cupcake made with Miyoko's Cinnamon Brown Sugar Oat Milk Butter and topped with vegan cream cheese frosting. Available November 11 - December 1, 2024.
• MALKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecipe collaboration featuring MALK (oat/almond beverage) with Miyoko's products in recipes like chocolate chip cookies and savory lemon pasta.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Violife: Plant-based cheese and butter brand owned by Upfield, offering vegan block cheeses, shreds, and spreads in major U.S. and EU retailers. Directly competes with Miyoko's in plant-based cheese and butter at overlapping mainstream grocery accounts.
• Daiya Foods: Plant-based cheese and pizza alternative brand selling shreds, slices, blocks, and cream cheese. Directly competes with Miyoko's in plant-based mozzarella and cream cheese categories across mass-market U.S. retailers.
• Follow Your Heart: Pioneer plant-based dairy brand offering vegan cheese, cream cheese, and dairy alternatives. Directly comparable to Miyoko's as an early plant-based dairy challenger with overlapping cheese and cream cheese SKUs.
• Melt Organic: Plant-based butter and cheese spread brand now owned by Prosperity Organic Foods, the acquirer of Miyoko's. Closely comparable sister brand and immediate internal benchmark following the acquisition.
• Kite Hill: Almond and oat-based plant milk cheeses, yogurts, and cream cheeses positioned in natural and premium grocery. Directly competes with Miyoko's in premium plant-based dairy cheese and cream cheese segments.

Broad incumbents

• Earth Balance: Established plant-based butter and margarine brand owned by Conagra. Competes with Miyoko's vegan butter at mainstream U.S. retailers, though positioned more as a mass-market margarine substitute than an artisanal cultured butter.
• So Delicious Dairy Free: Plant-based yogurt, creamers, and frozen desserts brand under Danone. Overlaps with Miyoko's on plant-based dairy ingredients and U.S. grocery distribution, though primarily focused on yogurt and frozen categories.

Emerging players

• Oatly: Category-defining oat milk brand extending into cream cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. Comparable as a plant-based dairy challenger with strong consumer brand equity and U.S. retail penetration; overlapping with Miyoko's oat milk butter base ingredient.
• Califia Farms: Plant-based creamers, milks, and barista formulations with broad U.S. distribution. Comparable as a premium plant-based dairy CPG brand in similar grocery and foodservice channels, though focused on beverages rather than butter and cheese.
• Good Planet Foods: Plant-based cheese brand offering shreds, slices, and blocks for retail and foodservice. Competes with Miyoko's in plant-based shreds and mozzarella at mainstream U.S. retailers, including pizza-relevant formats.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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