News of the FIF

25-27 september 2024

B2Cheese, Italy

The FIF accompanied a group of 25 cheesemakers from 9 different countries on a tour of Bergamo's Cheese Valley.

September 25:

Presentation of the “Gran premio del formaggiaio 2024” competition for Italy's best cheesemaker, organized by the Italian Cheesemongers Guild.

“Cheese lovers night” organized by B2Cheese.

September 26:
Visit of B2Cheese.
September 27:

Discovery of Bergamo's terroir for cheesemakers.

Visit producers in the Cheese Valley region.

B2Cheese Italy

June 3, 2024

Conference on terroir and cheese

Conference on cheese.

Conference on cheese and terroir beyond borders.
Presented by Michaël Belissa and Laurent Dubois.
Monday June 3 at 6:30pm at Espace Campus France, Hussein Dey, Algiers.

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Each festival is tailor-made to suit the needs and interests of the host venue. It can be organized alongside or in conjunction with other gastronomic festivals and events, to take advantage of natural synergies.


2024

2024 International Cheese Festival in Algeria

Algeria welcomes the festival back for a second year in 2024

Cheese-making course and workshop

Cheese-making course and workshop

Sébastien Crouzat teaches you how to make cheese pâtissage and prepare the following recipes:

  • Strawberry and feta tart with fresh strawberries
  • Feta cheese
  • Verdure and balsamic reduction
  • Strawberry and tomato confit
  • Goat's cheese faisselle
  • Pistachio cookie
  • Pistachio basil pesto and parmesan shortbread
Cheese cooking classes and workshop

Cheese cooking classes and workshop

Nathan Maiolino will teach you how to cook with cheese and prepare the following recipes:

  • Cucumber gazpacho with pomegranate vinegar
  • Takemarit with herbs
  • Halloumi lacquered with honey and smoked pepper
  • Espuma with stracciatella and olive oil
The importance of terroir

The importance of terroir

Conference by Michel Fouchereau, Laurent Dubois, Michaël Belissa on the importance of terroir in cheese-making.

Cheesemaking master class

Cheesemaking master class

Arnaud Sperat Czar's course on cheesemaking technology.

Affinage for cheesemakers

Affinage for cheesemakers

Laurent Dubois' course on production and retail refining.

Cheese presentation in foodservice

Cheese presentation in foodservice

Michel Fouchereau's course on cheese presentation in foodservice.

Introduction to cheese for children

Introduction to cheese for children

Introduction to cheese workshop for children run by Michaël Belissa.

Algeria's Best Cheese Competition 2024

Competition for the best cheese in Algeria 2024

Competition for the best cheese in Algeria 2024.
Local farmers and milk producers will be able to present their cheeses, which will be tasted and graded by our experts. The best cheeses will be judged on presentation, texture and taste.

Algeria's Best Cheesemonger 2024

Algeria's Best Cheesemonger 2024

The best cheesemonger competition will pit a dozen cheese professionals against each other. Participants will present their achievements to our experts, who will elect the "Best Cheesemonger of Algeria 2024".

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