Academy of Cheese
Rennet & Rind named first ever Affineur of the Year
Rennet & Rind from Cambridge was crowned Affineur of the Year on Wednesday 27 April, following a live judging and tasting event held at the China Exchange in London.
Quicke’s and the Academy of Cheese launch Affineur of the Year competition
The first ever Affineur of the Year competition has been founded by Devon-based cheesemaker, Quicke’s, and the Academy of Cheese, to help celebrate the age-old art of maturing cheese.
Lineup announced for British Cheese Weekender 2021
Michelin-Star cookalongs, lockdown cheeses, ethical cheesemaking and pairing music with cheese are all on the bill at this year’s virtual British Cheese Weekender.
Something for the curd nerd
There is a feeling of spring in the air and, as we go into April there are several online events for all the cheese and dairy enthusiasts, wherever they are in the world.
British Cheese Weekender returns for 2021
The British Cheese Weekender will return for another online event from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 April.
Prince of Wales issues message of support for small cheese makers at British Cheese Weekender
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has backed the recent campaign calling for the public to support small cheese makers during the Covid-19 crisis.
Something for the weekend
Something exciting for us cheese folks (and the many fans of cheese) is happening this upcoming weekend – the British Cheese Weekenders, an online cheese festival featuring live-streamed talks, tastings, farm tours, quizzes and cookery demos by some of the country’s leading cheese experts.
Cheese community urges British public to support small cheesemakers during coronavirus crisis
Revealing plans for the first ever British Cheese Weekender from 8-10 May, the cheese community will urge the British public to buy direct from cheesemakers and indie retailers to safeguard their future.
Quicke’s farm delivers Academy of Cheese training
Devon-based clothbound cheddar producer, Quicke’s, is set to become the first cheesemaker to hold Academy of Cheese training courses on a working farm
Finalists announced for Young Cheesemonger of the Year
The Academy of Cheese has announced the eight finalists for the Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2019 competition.