Rumiano Cheese Company

Rumiano Cheese Company is California’s oldest family-owned cheesemaker, crafting award-winning organic cheeses since 1919.

Nestled along the lush, rain-fed grasslands of the Redwood Coast, Rumiano partners with multi-generational, American Humane Certified farms within a 100-mile radius to produce cheeses that are as sustainable as they are delicious.

Their cheeses—ranging from sharp cheddar to mozzarella and Havarti—are made from the rich, golden-yellow milk of grass-fed Jersey cows that graze on biodiverse pastures year-round. This milk is free from antibiotics and growth hormones, resulting in cheeses that are Non-GMO Project Verified and USDA Organic Certified.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything Rumiano does. Their Crescent City facility recycles and repurposes everything from cardboard and plastic to whey and wastewater, treating 20,000 gallons of cheese production wastewater daily and returning clean water to the community. The company has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 through initiatives like reducing transportation emissions, improving packaging, and investing in renewable energy.

At Rumiano, every block of cheese is a product of care for the land, the animals, and the people. Their commitment to regenerative farming and environmental stewardship ensures that each bite is full of flavor and full of purpose.