HUNDREDS OF
MICROBES FORM IN
CELEBRATION OF
SENTIENT BEINGS.
THE JOURNEY OF
COMPASSION
IN ACTION.
COMPASSION
IN ACTION.
A MARRIAGE OF
SCIENCE AND ART.
THIS IS THE PLEASURE
OF TASTE.
Each of these cultured cheeses is unique in flavour and texture and can be used in a wide variety of dishes, or simply paired with your favourite preserves, pickles, and crackers on a custom cheeseboard.
COMPASSION IS OUR
STARTING POINT. BLUE
HERON WAS CREATED FROM
THE CELEBRATION AND
EQUALITY FOR ALL LIVING
BEINGS. FOOD FOR THE
GREATER GOOD.
Founded on the west coast of BC, on the unceded lands of the Squamish, Tsleil Waututh and Musqueam peoples and inspired by the presence of the Great Blue Herons that occupy the coast, and their purposeful movements, Blue Heron seeks to bring that mindful intention to our cultured vegan cheeses and dairy alternative products. Broadening what is possible in food, and finding ways to support the communities we live in, and intersect with through supply chain, Blue Heron is here for the animals, the people and the planet.
We prioritize microbial fermentation and aging methods in the creation of our cheeses. The microbes, the core ingredients and the aging methods are all chosen with the type of cheeses we aim to create in mind. Working with microbes requires attention, observation, and constantly reveals something new to learn. How we support our microbes determines what characteristics our cheeses form. Working with microbes emphasises in a very real way, that everything is connected, that we all have impact.
Learn more
LEARN THE ART OF
PLANT-BASED
CHEESEMAKING
CEO and Co-founder, Karen McAthy's first book, The Art of Plantbased Cheesemaking was first published in 2017 and won the vegan category in the World Gourmand Cookbook awards. The new, greatly expanded and deeply revised 2nd edition builds on the work of the first book, and is a great guide for anyone looking to experiment with their own creations at home. Learn some simple methods for growing your own cultures, making cultured and non-cultured cheeses, and how to use some of the byproducts of cheesemaking.
Find our plant-based
vegan cheese in stores
across Canada