John Farrand
Spanish goats’ cheese crowned World Champion Cheese
A soft goats’ cheese made by Andalusian cheesemaker, Quesos y Besos, has been named as World Champion Cheese in Oviedo, Spain.
World Cheese Awards entry date announced
The World Cheese Awards will open for entry from 23 August, with organisers inviting cheese makers across the globe to submit their products to be judged by an international panel of 230 experts.
On cheese tasting and Covid-19
Trying to stay safe in a country where the infection rate is rising, while the whole country is opening up, remains tricky. However, it does not preclude going to a cheese tasting in a safe environment. The thrill of seeing people in person was real.
Guild of Fine Food publishes Deli Retailing Code of Practice
The Guild of Fine Food has published the first ever comprehensive guide on technical and regulatory matters designed specifically for the day-to-day needs of specialist food and drink retailers.
World Cheese Awards return to Spain
The 33rd edition of the competition will now form part of the Asturias Paraíso Natural International Cheese Festival 2021 in November.
British Cheese Weekender returns for 2021
The British Cheese Weekender will return for another online event from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 April.
World Cheese Awards rescheduled to 2021
The Guild of Fine Food has announced that the World Cheese Awards in Spain have been rescheduled to November 2021, amid ongoing concerns surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
Spain to host World Cheese Awards 2020
The Guild of Fine Food has announced that the World Cheese Awards will be held in the Spanish Principality of Asturias this year, taking place in Oviedo on Wednesday 4 November.
Italy to host World Cheese Awards 2019
The 2019 World Cheese Awards will take place in Italy for the first time, in the city of Bergamo as part of its annual cheese festival.
Fanaost from Norway crowned World Champion Cheese 2018
Fanaost, an aged gouda made by Norwegian cheesemaker, Ostegården, has been named World Champion Cheese at the 31st World Cheese Awards in Bergen, Norway.