We Tested Umyum Plant-Based Cheese So You Don’t Have To
Our thoughts may surprise you Plant-based cheese is likely reaching its apex in 2026. Vegans and faux-cheese enthusiasts alike are finding it increasingly difficult to distinguish these products from dairy-based cheeses, thanks to refinements in the production process. One of the latest brands of plant-based cheeses shaking up supermarkets is Umyum. Umyum’s offerings are made […]
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 […]
How to Elevate Your Snacking Game in 2026
A new year means new noshes to pair with cheese Ready to elevate your snacking game in 2026? Then adaptogenic sparkling tea, a swicy condiment, and garlicky charcuterie are just what you need. Scroll for five products that’ll keep your energy up in the new year. Black Salt Potato Chips by Keya’s Snacks View […]
New in Charcuterie: Lady Edison Pork’s Little Shorty Ham
The American country ham brand introduces a new product, just in time for holiday charcuterie boards View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lady Edison Country Ham (@ladyedisonpork) Little Shorty is the newest meat on the block from Good Food Award-winning Lady Edison Pork, a country ham company rooted in […]
Inside America’s Growing Trend of Gourmet Cheese Vending Machines
Cavinola’s Gourmet cheese vending machine. The cheese vending machine at Perrystead Dairy in Philadelphia. It’s 10 p.m. and you’re hankering for a wedge of Bethmale from the French Pyrenees. Until recently, you’d be out of luck—but not anymore. Award-winning cheeses, charcuterie, and caviar are filling refrigerated vending machines in urban and rural areas in the […]
Cream of the Campus: Students Craft Cheese and Ice Cream at Oregon State University
Photographed by Erik Simmons Many students measure output by pages, but at the Tillamook Dairy Innovators Lab at Oregon State University (OSU), output is measured by pounds and gallons. After a four-year renovation of Withycombe Hall concluded in the spring of 2025, students in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences get hands-on experience in crafting high-volume […]
5 Unexpected Takeaways from the Premiere of “The Big Cheese”
At the New York City premiere of The Big Cheese—a documentary following the high-stakes, surprisingly emotional world of competitive cheesemongering—I went in expecting a fun afternoon of industry camaraderie. I walked out with a deeper appreciation for just how far the craft has come, how intense the competitions really are, and why this film might change how everyday cheese lovers see the people behind the counter.
The Best Cheese Advent Calendars
Nosh your way through December Dale Cooper—the fictional TV detective from David Lynch’s Twin Peaks—once said, “Every day, once a day, give yourself a present.” Lucky for cheese lovers, advent calendar season is upon us. That means it’s very easy to gift yourself daily, delicious surprises this holiday season. A nibble of cheese a day […]
This Cheese is the Best in the World
On November 13, 2025, a new World Champion Cheese was unveiled to thousands of cheese professionals at the World Cheese Awards in Bern, Switzerland: Gruyère AOP Vorderfultigen spezial over 18 months. The cow’s milk cheese beat more than 5,200 cheeses from 46 countries—a new record for the competition. 265 cheese experts judged the World Cheese Awards this year.
Craving Savory S’mores? Enhance Them With These New Products
Upgrade typical fall flavors by trying new products on the market This autumn, lean into cheese accompaniments that would complement any savory s’more, Halloween board, or pre-Thanksgiving spread. Warming your palate with spice or hot honey is in, as is preserving produce for shelf-stable pantry staples you’ll gravitate toward well into winter. Browse five products […]
