Perry's Cheese Blog

Locally-made food is becoming increasingly clamoured for. With the same old industrially-made cheeses on supermarket shelves, food lovers are looking towards more esoteric varieties that come from independent farms. We’d pull up a statistic or study to prove our point, but the simple fact that we’ve been able to open up a Rennet and Rind brick-and-mortar shop and still have it going strong after 6 months is indicative of a demand for authentic quality produce from smaller farms. With local produce becoming a more important part of our shopping habits, why should we be choosing British cheese, over its sometimes...

Personality oozes out of every artisan cheese, and there's a magical element that sets each piece apart, telling a tale not just of its maker but of its homeland. This element is terroir, a French term that means "A Sense of Place." At Rennet and Rind, we’ve lifted the curtain on how artisan cheese is made in our partner farms, and now we’re going to examine how the location and circumstances of a farm can contribute directly to its fromage produce, and it all comes down to terroir. Terroir is often discussed in the context of other fine foods and...

Just like the world of gastronomy, cheesemaking is an expression of culinary craftsmanship and tradition that stretches across centuries. Deciding whether to source cheese from British independent dairies or large-scale global suppliers mirrors the broader choices we face in the culinary realm—each option bearing its own impact on flavour, community, and environmental sustainability. Amidst the current recession gripping the UK, businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to navigate the economic turbulence. This challenging climate makes the decision of sourcing even more critical, as every choice impacts a business's bottom line and its ability to weather these tough times. However, there is...

Farm shops aren’t just places to buy bread, fruit, veg and cheese - they stand as beacons of tradition, offering a window into the soul of the countryside and its artisanal bounty. They are the embodiment of a movement towards sustainable living, British produce, and the preservation of age-old culinary crafts. Farm shops are an expanding sector in the UK, with one third of all farm shops opening in the last 10 years. It shows a desire from customers for authentic quality produce from smaller farms. Enter Rennet and Rind, your premier wholesale cheese partner bringing you the rich practice...

Gastronomy is an intense world. High standards. Time pressure. Monumental quantities of dishes prepared in any single service. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an important part of your ingredients taken care of by an experienced wholesale artisan cheese supplier with an award-winning affineur? At Rennet and Rind, we specialise in premium wholesale cheese, curated to award-winning flavours and textures to enhance your menu and enchant your patrons. However, our passion extends beyond simply providing exceptional cheese. We are devoted to supporting homegrown producers and championing the farm-to-table movement that values sustainability, community, and the preservation of artisanal cheese-making traditions....