September 14, 15 and 16, 2025
The international rendezvous of the cheese industry
The major trade event for the cheese and dairy products sector and their suppliers
The Mondial du Fromage et des Produits Laitiers has become over the last ten years the major rendezvous for those involved in the cheese and dairy products sector. Cheese ripeners, dairy farmers, distributors, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, chefs… everyone will be present once again in Tours in 2025 for the 7th edition, promoting the know-how of cheese and dairy product makers.
Aftermovie of the Mondial du Fromage 2023
The World’s Best Cheesemaker Competition
The competition is organised by Tours Evenements with the participation of the expert advisor, Rodolphe Le Meunier (“Meilleur Ouvrier de France” and best International Cheesemaker in 2007).
Questions on theory, blind tasting, cheese cutting trials, taste combinations, cheese board creations based on a specific theme; these are some of the tests which will decide the winner from about ten international candidates.
World champion 2023 : Vincent PHILIPPE, France
Silver medal 2023 : Sam ROLLINS, USA
Bronze medal 2023 : Nick BAYNE, United Kingdom
The International Products Competition
Organised in collaboration with the International Cheesemakers Guild, this competition is eagerly awaited by sector professionals. It represents the occasion to promote a certain know-how, a respect of traditions, to aim for excellence and demonstrate creativity and innovation. In 2023, more than 1,500 cheeses originating were presented to a jury of 224 international professionals, chaired by Roland Barthelemy, Provost of the International Guild of Cheesemakers.
A supreme jury chaired by Stéphane Layani (President of the Rungis International Market) and composed of 12 international judges elected the Meilleur Fromage du Mondial: Epoisses Berthaut Perrière from Fromagerie Berthaut.
Since 2023 :
• Competition to be open to all types of cheese and to all cheesemakers
• Designation of the « Meilleur Fromage du Mondial »
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An international centre of gastronomy, a city of heritage and culture. Ideally situated in the heart of the Loire Valley, on a main European transport communication route, Tours represents an essential destination amongst major economic centres less than one hour from Paris.