Following three days of rigorous technical evaluation, the Contest culminates with the announcement of the Top 20 cheeses in the world – and the winner of the prestigious World Champion title.

The 2024 Champion, called Hornbacher, is made by now four-time World Champion cheesemaker Michael Spycher at Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus for Gourmino AG in Bern, Switzerland

Fans of great cheese can also follow us on social media to view exclusive interviews with judges and competitors, a behind-the-scenes look with industry insiders, and much more on the World Championship Cheese Contest Facebook page.