Cheese is one of the most nutritious foods. It's typically made of cow's milk but also of other mammals, such as sheep, goats, buffalo, reindeer, camels, and yaks. Around 4000 years ago people started to breed animals and process their milk, and that's when cheese happened.

Embark on a cheese adventure by exploring our database of 2046 different types of cheese. Try our recipes. Buy cheese gifts and make someone happy.

Find the best artisan cheeses, from Cheddar and Blue to Parmesan or goat's cheeses. Discover where to buy a melting Vacherin Mont d'Or, an aged Comté, or a fresh Fior di Latte through our Retailers Directory.

Did you know?

Cheese Can Explode: In some cases, overly fermented cheese wheels, like Emmental, can rupture if the gas buildup isn’t properly managed.

Cheese of the day

Reggianito

Reggianito

Find out more

Latest Blog Posts

Thumbnail for Raclette and Fondue Season: Which Cheeses to Choose and How to Melt Them

Raclette and Fondue Season: Which Cheeses to Choose and How to Melt Them

Four protected cheeses do most of the work at a winter melting table. Here is how to tell them apart, and how to melt them …
Thumbnail for Building a Summer Cheese Board the New Zealand Way

Building a Summer Cheese Board the New Zealand Way

In much of the Northern Hemisphere, a cheese board belongs to winter evenings and holiday parties. In New Zealand, it tends to arrive with the …
Thumbnail for Spanish Cheeses to Know Before the World Cheese Awards in Córdoba

Spanish Cheeses to Know Before the World Cheese Awards in Córdoba

The World Cheese Awards come to Córdoba in November, and Spain's protected cheeses will be playing at home. Here is what makes Manchego, Idiazábal, Cabrales …
Thumbnail for Pairing Boards with Wine: Storage Tips for Both

Pairing Boards with Wine: Storage Tips for Both

A well-composed board next to the right bottle turns an ordinary evening into something memorable. Yet the magic of a good pairing does not begin …

Premium Online Shops Did you know you can find cheese stores near you on our site? Here are our hand-picked stores!

2,046 Cheeses waiting for you to explore!