Can you brie-lieve the news? A traditional Burgundy cheese has been crowned winner – at the ‘world cup of cheese’.

The international cheese competition known as the Mondial Fromage et des Produits Laitiers has crowned the ‘Best Cheese in the World’ for 2023.

The Berthaut Epoisses ‘Perrière’ has won the coveted title – the Époisses cheese, cheese from the Burgundy department of Côte-d’Or and made from cow’s milk, is known for its soft texture and pungent odour.

The sixth Mondial du Fromage et des Produits Laitiers was held in Tours, France and a 12-member international jury, chaired by Rungis International Market President Stéphane Layani, had to decide between some 1,550 products from around the world made with at least 50% milk. The products were submitted by 200 exhibitors from 48 countries and were unlabelled to ensure total impartiality.