# Hochland Group vegan cheese production

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hochland-group-vegan-cheese-production
> Updated: 2026-10-17T08:43:07.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Hochland Group, a major traditional cheese manufacturer, produces the vegan cheese alternative brand ‘Simply V’. Launched in 2015 to meet rising interest in plant-based nutrition, the product line originally utilized almonds as a base but has since expanded to include various plant-based fats and coconut components. The manufacturer specifies that ‘Simply V’ products do not contain soy or palm oil.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Kaufland and Hochland expand plant-based product offerings

German dairy giant Hochland produces ‘Simply V’ vegan cheese, while retailer Kaufland rebrands its ‘K-Take It Veggie’ line to ‘K-Plant Based’ to improve international recognition.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kaufland-and-hochland-expand-plant-based-product-offerings

### 2026-10-10: Hochland-Gruppe produces ‘Simply V’ vegan cheese alternatives

The vegan cheese brand ‘Simply V’ is produced by the major dairy company Hochland-Gruppe, expanding its portfolio into plant-based alternatives.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hochland-gruppe-produces-simply-v-vegan-cheese-alternatives

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