All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 12 September 2026.

Sheese is recorded as owned by Bute Island Foods, which is itself owned by Saputo Inc..

Is Sheese cruelty-free?

No animal testing recorded. Recorded status: cruelty-free, last verified 12 September 2026.

Does Bute Island Foods test on animals?

We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Bute Island Foods. Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.

Is Sheese vegan? Who owns Sheese?

Award-winning vegan cheese alternative made from coconut oil and other plant-based ingredients. Produces a range of cheese products including blocks, grated, slices, and cream cheese spread.

Food & DrinkLast verified 12 September 2026

The short answer

Sheese is owned by Bute Island Foods. All products are vegan. No animal testing recorded.

Is Sheese vegan?
Vegan
All products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Bute Island Foods
Is Sheese cruelty-free?
Cruelty-free
No animal testing recorded
CertifiedSource: Bute Island Foods
Does Sheese or its owner sell animal products?
Unverified
Not yet verified by us
Source: Bute Island Foods
Who owns Sheese?
Bute Island Foods
Owned by Bute Island Foods
Official registrySource: Bute Island Foods

Last verified 12 September 2026

Ownership chain

Brand
Sheese
Parent company
Bute Island Foods
Animal-testing position not yet verified.
Last verified 12 September 2026
Ultimate owner
Saputo Inc.
Animal-testing position not yet verified.
Last verified 12 September 2026

Certifications

Kosher
active
Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
Kosher: Sheese is recorded as certified.
Vegan Certified
active
Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
Vegan Certified: Sheese is recorded as certified.

What this means

Our record lists Sheese as a brand of Bute Island Foods, which sits under Saputo Inc.. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.

Sheese appears on 2 schemes we check: Kosher, Vegan Certified. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.

We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Bute Island Foods, so we make no claim either way. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sheese vegan?: All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 12 September 2026.
Who owns Sheese?: Sheese is recorded as owned by Bute Island Foods, which is itself owned by Saputo Inc..
Is Sheese cruelty-free?: No animal testing recorded. Recorded status: cruelty-free, last verified 12 September 2026.
Does Bute Island Foods test on animals?: We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Bute Island Foods. Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.