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Traditional Cheeses

Traditional cheeses and the Oldways Cheese Coalition

Traditional Cheeses

Traditional cheeses and the Oldways Cheese Coalition

We are passionate about traditional and raw milk cheeses and want to inspire people to embrace the joys of the old ways of eating these cheeses in healthy amounts. Through our robust resources, newsletter, events, and campaigns, we aim to connect cheese lovers with cheese producers, and empower them to buy, use, and enjoy traditional cheese.

What is a traditional cheese?

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What is a traditional cheese?

Traditional cheeses are produced using age-old practices that have been passed down through generations. Using the research and knowledge of cheese experts, we have established three main features that help define traditional cheeses— the milk, production practices, culture and history.

What’s special about traditional cheeses?

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What’s special about traditional cheeses?

In addition to high-quality ingredients, deep history, and meticulous craft that goes into producing them, traditional cheeses represent years of gastronomic legacy and help to support families, agricultural communities, and important cultural heritage all over the world. Plus, they are delicious!

Celebrate international raw milk cheese appreciation day

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Celebrate international raw milk cheese appreciation day

Raw milk cheeses are made with milk that has not been pasteurized or heat-treated. Pasteurization removes many of the fungi spores, yeasts, and microorganisms that make a cheese unique. In 2015, the Oldways Cheese Coalition created the Annual International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day (aka #RawCheeseDay) to highlight the diversity and deliciousness of cheeses made with raw milk.

Find traditional cheese near you

Visit our Cheese Store Directory to search for cheese stores near you. Talk to a cheesemonger, learn about new-to-you options, and start exploring the world of traditional cheeses!

Common traditional cheese questions

If you’re ready to enjoy and learn about traditional cheeses, we’ve got all the information you need in our FAQ section.

Cheese Coalition members

Our members help advance our mission to inspire people to embrace the joys of the old ways of eating traditional cheeses in healthy amounts.

From our blog

Traditional cheese articles

A beautifully arranged wooden board with various cheeses, emphasizing their distinct textures and appealing visual contrast.
Oct 16 2024

Rediscover These Five Fabulous Heritage Cheeses for Fall

We love fall for many reasons: the cooler temperatures, the cozy soups, and, perhaps… READ MORE
Jun 14 2024

Oldways Staff Cheese Tasting

Since COVID, the Oldways staff hasn’t been able to be together as often, so we’ve… READ MORE
Nov 17 2023

Le Gruyère AOP: Journey from Pasture to Plate

This past September, Oldways brought a group of food lovers to Switzerland-a land of… READ MORE
Nov 15 2022

Building a Balanced Cheese Board

Cheese boards are fun, easy and delicious appetizers for holiday gatherings with loved… READ MORE