VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Jan. 2026) — UMYUM Food Inc., the Canadian maker of plant-based rinded cheeses, soft cheeses and gourmet butters, had a standout showing at the Specialty Food Association's Winter Fancy Faire 2026 in San Diego. The event brought heightened attention to UMYUM, marking a pivotal moment for the brand on the international specialty food stage. At the show, UMYUM debuted two new products in their popular soft cheese line, 'Cherry & Date' along with 'Basil & Roasted Garlic'. A significant focus on the brand's cheese craft and product experience earned them two prestigious sofi™ Awards: the Gold Award in Plant-based Alternatives and the Grand Honor Award for Outstanding New Product for their Za'atar & Spices cheese.

Founded in 2020 by husband and wife team Katherine and Baz Corden, UMYUM has quickly become known for its elegant, whole-food mastery of innovative cheesemaking. Their creations prioritize clean ingredients, culinary technique, and patience-driven craft. Winter Fancy Faire 2026 served as a powerful platform for the brand to demonstrate how plant-based cheese can deliver a beautifully delicious experience of layered flavour, depth, balance, and style without compromise.

The two newly introduced soft cheeses expand the UMYUM portfolio, continuing the brand's exploration in traditional cheesemaking techniques reimagined through new source ingredients. Alongside the new product debut, judges recognized UMYUM's Za'atar & Spices cheese for its layered aromatics, creamy texture and distinctive global influence, awarding it the sofi™ Grand Honor Award, one of the program's highest distinctions.

"This is incredibly exciting for all of us," said Katherine Corden, co-founder of UMYUM. "I am deeply grateful to our entire team, whose purpose and attention to the craft made this moment possible. We were thrilled to be recognized for the Gold Award for Plant-based Alternatives. It blew our minds to also be recognised with the Grand Honor Award for Outstanding New Product. Wow. We are excited, inspired, and a little overwhelmed to be honest. It is a truly meaningful moment for our team. It affirms the care and commitment behind our work, and we're energized by the opportunity ahead as we continue to grow UMYUM across North America."

UMYUM's presence at Winter Fancy Faire 2026 generated strong interest among show attendees, further reinforcing the brand's momentum following its recent U.S. expansion. With award-winning products and a continued commitment to beautifully delicious experiences, UMYUM remains focused on redefining what is possible in the food space, one thoughtfully made cheese at a time.

ABOUT UMYUM
UMYUM is a creator of beautifully delicious food experiences that just happen to be plant-based. It is a compelling brand of high-caliber innovation. The company was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2020. Years of research and development by the husband-and-wife founders resulted in a proprietary food platform with significant impact in the world of food and dairy-free choices. UMYUM runs its own production facility, which ensures each product emerging from R&D can be closely crafted to its uncompromising standard of excellence. This approach has allowed the company to master its food platform and its application across food categories with proven success.

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