Shop Talk: New and Noteworthy

We spoke to the owners of six shops that opened in 2022. The one thing they all have in common is the warm welcome they’ve received from their respective communities.

Out of Adversity, King Stone Dairy De...

Forced to pivot during pandemic lockdown, cheesemaker David Jowett created Ashcombe, a British Cheese Awards Supreme Champion.

Top Food Trends for 2023

The 2023 food trends we predict after attending the Winter Fancy Food Show. Here's what you can expect to see more of!

Cheese Styles: Traditional Swiss

In Switzerland, traditional cheesemaking serves many functions. Without the low-intensity, seasonal cow grazing that helps to regenerate and maintain them, these grasslands—hotspots of biodiversity— would begin to disappear.

Cheese Styles: American Cheddar

Before the 20th century advent of processed cheese food known as “American cheese,” cheddar was the national standard.

Cheese Styles: Blue

Centuries ago, blue cheeses were probably all mistakes. Modern cheesemakers prefer consistency and control, so they inoculate the milk or curds with the mold of their choosing.