Swiss Gruyère AOP named the world's best cheese at 2025 awards
Swiss Gruyère AOP named the world's best cheese at 2025 awards
Swiss Gruyère AOP named the world's best cheese at 2025 awards
An 18-month Gruyère AOP Vorderfultigen Spezial has been crowned the world's best cheese at the 2025 World Cheese Awards. The Swiss cheese beat over 5,200 entries from 46 countries to take the top prize. Judges praised its exceptional body, texture, aroma and rich flavour.
The competition saw 5,244 cheeses evaluated by around 250 international experts in a blind tasting. The winning Gruyère AOP is made using traditional methods dating back to 1115, ensuring its distinctive quality.
Second place went to Crèmeux des Aldudes aux Fleurs from France, while Switzerland also secured third with a 9-month Appenzeller Edel-Würzig. The top 14 cheeses featured entries from 14 different countries, including four from Switzerland, two from France, and one each from the U.S., the U.K., Spain, the Netherlands, Japan, and Slovakia.
The awards ceremony took place in Córdoba, Andalusia, where organisers announced that the 2026 competition will return to the same location.
The victory marks another success for Swiss cheesemaking on the global stage. Next year's event will again gather producers and experts in Córdoba, continuing the tradition of celebrating the world's finest cheeses. The 2025 edition set a new record for participation, with entries from more nations than ever before.
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