Misha’s Announces Strategic Acquisition of Non-Dairy Cheese Producer Vertage

Misha’s has acquired non-dairy cheese producer Vertage in a strategic move to expand its product line to include shredded and sliced plant-based cheeses. The acquisition also gives Misha’s access to Fresh Del Monte’s production facilities and logistics network, allowing for streamlined supply chain management and expansion into new regions. The partnership between Vertage, Fresh Del Monte, and Misha’s aims to scale the production and logistics of healthy plant-based foods, with Fresh Del Monte previously investing in Vertage in 2023.

Misha’s CEO, Tim Wildin, will become CMO at Misha’s following the acquisition, and plans to leverage Vertage’s technology to further innovate and redefine the future of dairy-free cheese. The company aims to meet consumer demand by evolving its product offerings, starting with the introduction of shredded cheeses and slices, with plans for more categories to come in 2025. The acquisition deal has been supported by investors including QVT Financial LP, Composite Capital Partners LLC, Gaingels, and Fresh Del Monte, signaling a transformative moment for Misha’s and the plant-based foods industry as a whole.