23/04/2026
Beemster® Royaal Grand Cru named World’s Best Cheese
During the World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin, Beemster® Royaal Grand Cru has been named World Champion Cheese 2026. With a score of 98.68 out of 100 points, CONO Kaasmakers’ Beemster® Royaal Grand Cru surpassed 3,375 cheeses from 25 countries, earning the title of best cheese in the world.
The World Championship Cheese Contest is widely regarded as the most prestigious technical cheese competition in the world. Since 1957, cheeses from dozens of countries have been evaluated by an international jury of experts, who judge the entries blind on criteria including flavor, aroma, texture and mouthfeel.