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The 2026 Hot List: Jill Allen, ACS CCP
This interview is part of culture’s 2026 Hot List. Click here to learn more about our selection process and to see the latest Hot List class. Jill Allen, ACS CCP Research & Development Director, Cheese & Product Excellence, Tillamook County Creamery Association Oregon Jill Allen has spent more than two decades developing an extraordinary fluency in […]
The 2026 Hot List: Brian Civitello
This interview is part of culture’s 2026 Hot List. Click here to learn more about our selection process and to see the latest Hot List class. Brian Civitello Lysis Persuader & Founder, Mystic Cheese Company Connecticut Brian Civitello is chasing something most cheesemakers spend a lifetime trying to define: the moment when everything in a cheese […]
The 2026 Hot List: Ron Henningfeld
This interview is part of culture’s 2026 Hot List. Click here to learn more about our selection process and to see the latest Hot List class. Ron Henningfeld Owner & Cheesemaker, Hill Valley Dairy Wisconsin Ron Henningfeld is not just a cheesemaker, he’s a problem-solver who is equally comfortable refining an aging process or turning a […]
Fall Cheese Events Around the Country & World
From June through October, cheese professionals and enthusiasts alike have plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and taste. Here’s a chronological roundup of upcoming cheese events happening around the country.
Fromager d’Affinois Launches “New and Improved” Peppercorn Cheese
French cheesemaker Fromagerie Guilloteau is bringing a little spice to the cheese counter with the launch of a new and improved recipe for its latest flavored cheese: Fromager d’Affinois Peppercorn Blend.
Remembering Nicasio Valley Cheese’s Rick Lafranchi
We are deeply saddened to share that Rick Lafranchi of Nicasio Valley Cheese died unexpectedly on April 13, 2026. He was 74 years old. Rick was one of three brothers who owned and operated the family creamery in Nicasio, California, which is more than a century old. He is survived by his brothers, Randy and Scott, sisters Jan, Diane, and Kimberly, as well as his wife, Debby, plus his children and grandchildren.
Inside Kingston Creamery: Amish Blue Cheese at Its Finest
Some of the most complex cheese flavors in the country start with quiet, intentional farming—and few places do it better than Kingston Co-op Creamery. Nestled in Kingston, Wisconsin, this Amish-owned creamery has been crafting award-winning blue cheeses since 1984, combining centuries-old tradition with hands-on care and sustainable practices. Kingston’s Amish community arrived in these rolling […]
BelGioioso Cheese Lover’s Giveaway
Ready to refresh your cheese drawer? Culture has teamed up with BelGioioso Cheese to give three lucky winners a prize pack filled with fresh favorites, bold new flavors, and kitchen-ready extras. This giveaway spotlights BelGioioso’s newest release—Fresh Asiago with Calabrian Chili Peppers, a craveable twist on a classic with just the right amount of heat—alongside […]
Wisconsin Cheese Debuts Cheese Bouquets for National Cheese Lover’s Day
Here’s how to get one in time for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day has long been ruled by red roses and heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, but let’s be honest: they’ve started to feel a little predictable. This year, something richer, more expressive, and more delicious is taking the spotlight: Cheese. According to research commissioned by Wisconsin […]
Our Favorite Finds from the Winter Fancy FoodFaire*
Every year, the specialty food industry comes together at the Specialty Food Association’s Winter Show, this year launched as the Fancy FoodFaire*, to spotlight new products and give buyers a first look at what may land on shelves, cheese counters, and menus in the year ahead. This winter’s show in San Diego brought a wide […]
