Perry's Cheese Blog

Now is an opportune time to look into supplying your business with British artisan cheese. Recently, the British artisan cheese industry overtook the French industry and is now worth $3 billion a year according to Whynow. From the “cheddarification” of British cheese in the 19th and 20th centuries which watered down our national variety, there are now over 1,000 varieties of cheese made in Britain. While this makes for a wealth of dairy delights, it does make the task of selecting the best wholesale artisan cheese a tall order. Fret not! This article is an explainer that will illuminate your...

As part of my job as the director of Rennet and Rind, I get to travel up and down the country to rural havens and pristine pastures where the cheese we offer is made. I get to see the farms up close and meet the wonderful people behind some of the best artisan cheeses in Britain, and I’m continually in awe of the ingenuity needed to not only create some of these spectacular taste phenomenons but to sustain themselves through harsh economic times and putting up a fight against the mass producers that stock supermarket shelves. Which is why I...

Welcome to "The Cheesemaker's Alphabet", where every letter tells a story seasoned with culture, and every entry gives you a slice into the world of artisan cheesemaking. From the artful ageing of affinage to the zestful zing of zinc, this alphabet journey is sure to curdle your notion of ordinary cheese. So, pull up a chair, and let's start at 'A,' where the air is rich with the aroma of artisan craftsmanship. Affinage We start at a very apt beginning. Affinage is the practice of ageing cheese under specific conditions to develop flavour and texture. Affinage is an art, often...

The art of cheese-making is so ancient, it predates recorded history. From ancient civilizations to modern delicatessens, cheese has been something we’ve practised to death and is part of what makes us human. But what more could we possibly do to make new cheeses, I hear you ask? Well, artisan cheeses are a completely different kettle of fish that will remould (pun intended) what you thought possible. Artisan cheeses go beyond the familiarity of cheddar or mozzarella and are a world brimming with flavours that are rare, unique, and divine. These aren't just cheeses; they are the work of passionate...