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[News from Members] Sweden

Ostfestivalen 2026

Stockholm’s Ostfestivalen 2026 delivered a standout showcase for Sweden’s artisanal dairy sector, drawing strong attendance and reaffirming the festival’s position as one of the country’s most influential platforms for premium cheese and specialty food. The event brought together producers, retailers, … Read more

[News from Members] Sweden

A new quality brand for handcrafted cheeses!

As interest in local and artisanal food continues to grow, so too does the risk of diluted claims. To clarify what genuine craftsmanship means in practice, Sveriges Gårdsmejerister (SGM) has launched the concept “Authentic Swedish Cheese Crafts” (Äkta Svenskt Osthantverk). The … Read more

[News from Members] Switzerland

What is needed for a sustainable future for raw milk cheese production?

To study this question, Hans-Peter Bachmann (Agroscope) made a journey along seven artisan cheesemakers that uphold the tradition on raw-milk cheesemakers. He identified fourteen requirements for a future-oriented raw-milk cheese production system. These can be broken down into four categories: people, milk, … Read more

[News from Members] Hungary

The European Commissioner Christophe Hansen’s visit of a dairy farm

„To face the challenges ahead, I will need the „faith” that you cheesemakers have” – said European Commissioner Christophe Hansen to Arpad Ficsor hungarian dairy farmer and cheesemaker when he visited the Paraszt Sajt Farm at the end of … Read more

[News from the EU] - New website for Geographical Indications

Geographical Indications made easy - all information on one spot!

Up to now, about 270 cheese and dairy products have GI, PDO or TSG. Of course there are many more special products that can benefit from protection and promotion. In order to encourage producers to apply for a GI, … Read more

[News from FACE] Annual meeting in Croatia

Reports and chronicles of a great gathering

The 15th FACEnetwork annual congress was organised by SirCro in Rovinj, Croatia. An annual meeting of FACEnetwork always consists of excursions, a symposium, and the General Assembly. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet colleagues from other countries, gather ideas, … Read more

[News from Members] Biggest goat cheese platter in the world

Join the adventure!

The French region Perigord has set itself a bold challenge: gathering more than 300 different goat’s cheeses from the four corners of the World, on one giant and delicious platter ! The cheeses will be local, French, European and … Read more

[News from Members] Hungary

13th Sajtmustra

The 13th Sajtmustra, organized by the Hungarian Cheesemakers’ Association, brought together producers, researchers, and cheese enthusiasts for a three-day event under the theme #cheesemaking_from_farm_to_table. On the first day, the jury evaluated the 125 submitted cheese samples, assessing the finest cheeses from … Read more

[News from Members] Sweden

Swedish Food Crafts Championship

This year’s open Swedish Food Crafts Championship was held in Skellefteå in Northern Sweden, beginning of October. In total, 214 artisan food companies from all over the country competed with over 600 products in different classes in the categories Bakery, … Read more

[News from Members] Norway

Norwegian Championship of Cheese 2025 - Feedback and competition to help the producers

Every second year, Norsk Gardsost hosts the Norwegian Championship of Cheese. This years winner was «Kongeosten» from Hitra Gårdsmat – and among the top 10, there were several young dairies! The championship has changed names and nature several times … Read more