Tomato 'NDUJA Spread

What if the future of cheese didn't require a single cow? That's the question at the heart of RIND — and the answer is deliciously convincing.

RIND was founded in 2017 by Dina DiCenso and Joshua Katcher in Brooklyn, NY, with a mission to transform the cheese market by combining vegan innovation with traditional cheese-making methods. The result is something genuinely remarkable — artisan-quality, plant-based cheeses that honor the craft and complexity of old-world cheesemaking while leaving dairy entirely behind. 

Using a proprietary blend of plant-based ingredients, live cultures, and old-world aging methods, RIND produces soft-ripened, French-style vegan cheeses that are both delicious and conscientious. Their aged mini-wheels — available in varieties like Bleu, Classic Cambleu, Herbs de Provence, and Paprika — have earned the kind of recognition that turns skeptics into believers. RIND is a sofi Gold Award winner and was named Best Blue Style Vegan Cheese by Cook's Illustrated — no small feat in a category where expectations run high. 

As a WBENC-certified, woman-owned business, RIND brings both purpose and craft to every wheel they produce. Whether you're fully plant-based, dairy-free by necessity, or simply curious about what's possible, RIND is proof that great cheese is about the process, the patience, and the passion — not the milk.