Uprise Foods

Uprise Foods is an independent, family-owned company in the Greater Boston area that makes plant-based foods and pantry staples. Its best-known product is NOOCH IT!, a dairy-free cashew parmesan that tastes like cheese and works as a cheesy topping, sold under the tagline “always plant-based, always organic.” The company also sells certified fair trade organic cashews, both whole and in pieces, along with plant-based snacks, oils and sauces.

Founder Ben Taylor describes his own shift toward food that was both enjoyable and aligned with values of sustainability and care. Ingredients are chosen to be non-GMO, gluten-free, organic or fair trade, and the company emphasizes transparency from seed to plate. Its fair trade cashew sourcing supports the farmers it works with in West Africa, and the company shares recipes for its products, including an Alfredo made with NOOCH IT!.

What to Know

• Retail orders ship directly to customers, with free shipping above a minimum order amount.
• NOOCH IT! comes in several sizes, from 4-ounce to 12-ounce containers.
• Its website explains how fair trade works and why fair trade cashews matter.
• Uprise Foods is listed by the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (Local First).