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The Future of Cheese is Female


Women entrepreneurs share perspectives on their culinary career journeys at Murray’s Cheese Shop. Sometimes, the recipe for rising to the top is a mix of following a gut feeling plus a dash of luck. On March 13, women entrepreneurs gathered for a sold-out panel discussion at Murray’s Cheese’s Bleecker Street shop in New York—the first […]

Who’s Going to the 2025 Cheese Olympics? Results from the Cheesemonger Invitational: Masters


Two cheesemongers will represent Team USA at Mondial du Fromage, also known as the Cheese Olympics. On Sunday, March 2, 2025, 15 cheese professionals competed in the Cheesemonger Invitational: Masters tournament. Cheesemongers Emilia D’Albero (2024 culture Hot Lister) of Philadelphia’s Formaticum, a cheese paper and knife company, and Courtney Johnson of Seattle’s mobile cheese shop […]

Cheese Events Happening this November


November’s packed with cheesy happenings that are well worth a spot on your calendar. From local festivals to international competitions, there’s something for every kind of cheese lover this month. Here are a few you won’t want to miss. Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival Nov. 2 | Vancouver, Canada Explore a curated selection of artisan […]

Are you the most talented Young Cheesemonger?


Entries are open for the Young Cheesemonger competition, the winner will be announced at this year’s World Cheese Awards In 1377, the Ordinances of the Cheesemongers were set down, limiting trade to only two official cheese markets in London. Selling cheese anywhere else was illegal. Thankfully, times have changed, and we now have over 1,500 […]

The Best Cheese Events to Attend this Summer


Last year’s Art of Cheese Festival – Photographed by Josie Krogh Mark your calendar! You won’t want to miss these cheesy events this Summer. From the East to the West, we’ve compiled all the events happening around the country right here. *Denotes a trade-only event JUNE Pine Island Cheese Festival May 31 – June 2 […]

Cheese Festivals and Events to Attend this Spring


Mark your calendar! You won’t want to miss these cheesy events this Spring.

Celebrating Anne Saxelby’s Lasting Legacy in Artisan Cheesemaking


This week, the culinary world remembers and celebrates Anne Saxelby, New York’s iconic cheesemonger and champion of American artisan cheesemakers, two years after her passing. To honor her legacy, the Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund (ASLF) will transform Chelsea Market into a haven for cheese enthusiasts on September 13th, marking the second annual benefit event in […]

The Best Summer Cheese Events


A list of the can’t miss cheese-themed events happening this summer!

The Best Cheese Events to Attend this Spring


Here’s a list of our favorite cheese-centric events happening all around the country (and world) this Spring.