Reshaping the Rind: London Hosts Fifth Annual Affineur of the Year Competition

Reshaping the Rind: London Hosts Fifth Annual Affineur of the Year Competition

By Tracey Colley September 29, 2026 (This article is from: Summer 2026 issue of Culture Cheese Magazine) London, UK – As the crisp autumn air settles over the British capital, a quiet revolution is unfolding within the hallowed halls of the Academy of Cheese. Now in its fifth groundbreaking edition, the Affineur of the Year […]


The Unbound Art of Aging: How the Academy of Cheese Affineur of the Year Competition is Redefining Global Cheese Craft

The Unbound Art of Aging: How the Academy of Cheese Affineur of the Year Competition is Redefining Global Cheese Craft

By Tracey Colley | September 29, 2026 From the Summer 2026 Issue Plus, learn what sets this British competition apart from other international cheese contests. LONDON – As the vibrant hues of autumn begin to paint the British landscape, London finds itself once again at the epicentre of a quiet revolution in the world of […]