The Albex Group has acquired the assets of The Cheese Geek from administration. It is the second cheese sector acquisition by The Albex Group, having bought cheese cutter & packer Tom Walker & Sons in 2020.
Founded in 2017, The Cheese Geek sources interesting, local cheeses from artisan producers with high ethical standards and makes them available to consumers online through the Cheese Geek website, in store at higher end supermarkets, at the deli, in fine restaurants and gastro-pubs.
Customers include Sainsburys, Selfridges, The Orient Express and various fine-dining establishments.
Director of Albex, Andrew Dalglish said: “Cheese Geek’s mission to support local artisan cheesemakers and make great cheese accessible is an important one. We’re delighted to be able to support it.
“As a family company we always take a long-term view and are committed to fully supporting Cheese Geek. Our funding gives them the stability needed to continue operating and more. It will allow them to achieve their full potential and do so in partnership with the artisans who bring much needed diversity and craftsmanship to the UK’s cheese industry.
“From a day-to-day perspective it’s very much business as usual at Cheese Geek. The same team remain and continue to be led by founder Edward Hancock. They’ll continue to fulfil orders uninterrupted and provide great service. And they’ll continue to partner with a core group of artisan cheesemakers.
“In addition to that, we’ve already begun planning some major investments designed which will see Cheese Geek embark on some exciting new projects.”