World’s best cheese for 2024 is revealed

Synopsis: At the 2024 World Cheese Awards, Portugal's Queijo de Ovelha Amanteigado, a soft, raw ewe’s milk cheese, was named the world’s best cheese. Produced by the small Quinta do Pomar in Soalheira, this unique cheese is made with vegetarian rennet from thistles, giving it a buttery texture and herby bitterness. Held in Viseu, Portugal, this year’s contest saw a record 4,786 cheeses from 47 countries judged by 240 international experts. The event highlighted both large and small cheese producers worldwide, celebrating the diversity of global cheese-making and giving small producers a valuable opportunity for recognition and growth.

Written By: Barry Neild, CNN
Photo Credit: Paulo Fernandes/Guild of Fine Food
Published: November 15, 2024