3rd Best Cheesemaker in Brazil Competition
O Brazil's Best Cheesemaker Contest It was aimed at cheese merchants, chefs, and commercial agents in the artisanal or industrial cheese supply chain.
The contest featured official seal of the Concours de Meilleur Fromager du Monde, held at the Mondial du Fromage de Tours,, in France. The winner of the Brazilian edition secured Direct entry into the next edition of the world competition., which will take place in 2027, with Airfare from São Paulo to Paris as part of the award.
Presidency and Commissioner General
The contest was chaired by Annick Polèse (photo), president of the Fédération des Fromagers de France, an international reference in the cheese sector.
As General Commissioner of the competition, we rely on Marina Cavechia, cheese maker from Teta Cheese Bar (Brasília-DF) and winner of the 1st Contest for the Best Cheese Maker in Brazil.
Best Cheesemakers in Brazil 2026
🥇 1st place: Débora Martins Ferraz de Campos – Cave 381 – São Paulo
🥈 2nd place: Maycon Jhonatan de Oliveira – Pardinho Artesanal – SP
🥉 3rd place: Maria José de Oliveira – Sugarloaf Mountain – São Paulo
Winners of previous editions
1st Best Cheesemaker Competition (2022)
🏆 Marina Cavechia, from the Teta Cheese Bar (Brasília-DF), was voted Brazil's Best Cheesemaker in 2022.
🥈 Aline Biasuz, from Amor pelo Queijo (Passo Fundo-RS), came second.
🥉 Carolina Nalin, from Queijos e Amigos (Campinas-SP), came 3rd.
2nd Best Cheesemaker Competition (2024)
🏆 Anderson Aguiar, of Loucos por Queijo (São Paulo-SP), was elected the Best Cheesemaker in Brazil in 2024.
🥈 Cristiane Abade, from Emporio Montanara (Londrina-PR), came in 2nd place.
🥉 Juliana Cavalcante, from Lá do Interior (Socorro-SP), came 3rd.
Meet the candidates for the 3rd edition.
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