Overview
- Vorderfultigen spezial/Le Gruyère AOP from Switzerland was named best cheese in the world by the competition’s Super Jury.
- Spain collected 20 Super Gold distinctions, including Catalan winners Casa Betara’s L’ovella del Pirineu and Formatges Montbrú’s Sarró de búfala.
- Extremadura’s Tierra de Barros won a Super Gold for its Torta de Barros, adding to Spain’s standout performance.
- Mexico secured six medals, led by Andante from Finca Las Luciérnagas as Gold for Best Latin American cheese, with multiple podiums for Quesos Navarro and a Mozzarella Silver for La Providencia.
- The Guild of Fine Food’s event was judged blind by 265 experts, introduced the Es La Leche sustainability prize won by Airas Moniz, recognized young affiné Hanna Lee, and confirmed Córdoba, Andalusia, as the next host.