World’s top 20 cheeses revealed by Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association.
March 5, 2026
After three days of intense competition, a rich, nutty, cow’s milk cheese has been named the 2026 World Champion Cheese. The cheese, Beemster Royaal Grand Cru, is made by CONO Kaasmakers in Westbeemster, Netherlands.
Erin Price, General Manager of Consumer Products for Sargento, discusses the brand's new line of spicy cheeses, which include Smoky Hot Colby-Jack, and Carolina Reaper Jack.
Whether you're hosting a high-stakes hoops watch party or adding bang to your broccoli at dinner, new Borden Cheese Dips, made with real milk, is now available. The Chicago-based company invites consumers to “dip deliciously with Borden’s new Triple Threat.”
Amid shifting consumer trends and mounting pressure on dairy producers, fresh cheese is emerging as one of the industry’s most dynamic growth segments.
Available in two classic varieties — Mild Cheddar and Pepper Jack— each stick delivers 17 grams of protein per serving and contains 50% less fat than Kraft Natural Cheese’s traditional Mild Cheddar and Pepper Jack Cheese varieties.
Sargento announced it has expanded its natural cheese lineup with two new product lines: Sargento Hot & Spicy Sliced Cheeses and Sargento Balanced Breaks Cheese + Crunch Mixes.
Presented in keepsake packaging arranged to resemble a bouquet and paired with a personalized poem for the recipient, the collection draws on Wisconsin’s 185-year cheesemaking tradition and reflects the role cheese plays in moments of connection and celebration.