{"id":317542,"date":"2024-05-30T18:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/?post_type=news&p=317542"},"modified":"2024-05-30T18:15:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T16:15:24","slug":"say-cheese-portugal-set-to-host-cheese-oscars-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/news\/say-cheese-portugal-set-to-host-cheese-oscars-for-the-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal Set to Host \u2018Cheese Oscars\u2019 for the First Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

The World Cheese Awards, often referred to as the cheese \u2018Oscars\u2019 will be held, for the first time ever, in Portugal\u2019s charming city, Viseu. The highly anticipated event will take place from November 15th<\/sup> to 17th<\/sup>, 2024, featuring thousands of entries around the globe. The awards collaborate with the Guild of Fine Food<\/a> to shine a light on local cheese-making.<\/p>\n

A grand event<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is the biggest cheese-only competition in the world. With over 60 countries from four continents setting their sights on top honors, evaluation will be done by a panel of 250 international juries. The juries include cheese traders, and global buyers who are \u2018responsible for large food distribution chains in the world.\u2019 According to Bruno Costa from the WCA, there are also at least 4,500 cheeses in the competition.<\/p>\n

Artisanal cheese & participation requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Participation is open for artisanal producers only. As stated by organizers, the event is 100% artisanal production, locking out any products made in the factory.  Interested persons can register to participate between June 13th<\/sup> and September 16th<\/sup> on the event\u2019s official website. Besides cheese, products such as wine, sausages and sweets will also be featured. Participants can visit the website<\/a> for entry eligibility, prices and terms.<\/p>\n

Beyond the competition; A cheese festival<\/strong><\/h4>\n

While the competition will take place on November 15th<\/sup>, the event will also feature a cheese festival, offering cheese lovers a great time to sample a wide variety of cheeses from all over the globe. On 16th<\/sup> and 17th<\/sup>, the Pavilh\u00e3o Multi\u00fasos will welcome attendees to \u2018share the best in the world\u2019 in the cheese sector. Trophy winners will be announced on 18th<\/sup> November.<\/p>\n

For Portugal, hosting the World Cheese Awards marks a significant milestone for its cheese industry, as it showcases its cheese-making traditions to an international audience. Journalists from 60 countries, including USA, Japan, and South Korea, will be in attendance, offering coverage of the event. The venue, Viseu, is located in the country\u2019s D\u00e3o wine region, making it a perfect fit for this grand occasion. The city also has a thriving food and drink culture, and attendees can explore its treats beyond the scheduled event.<\/p>\n

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