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France has just achieved a world first: a camel milk cheese created by a visionary farmer. Long known for its nutritional benefits but difficult to transform into cheese, this casein-poor milk required extensive research and technical adjustments to create an unprecedented product. The result? A creamy cheese with delicately salty notes, fitting perfectly within the trend of innovative dairy alternatives. Rare and premium, this cheese showcases the potential of camel milk, already valued in the Middle East and Africa. With the international rise of alternative products and the curiosity of European consumers, this French innovation could pave the way for a new, gourmet, and high-end industry.

A cooperative cheese dairy from the Basque Country, Onetik has been processing sheep’s, goat’s, and cow’s milk for over 40 years at its facility in Macaye. Committed to CSR, it supports its farmers, invests in energy-efficient equipment, fights against waste, and promotes biodiversity. The company employs 100 people and works with over 250 farms. Present in supermarkets, traditional retail networks, and internationally, Onetik showcases local expertise. A regular at the Cheese and Dairy Products Show, it reconnects with its clients there and shares its passion for quality cheeses.

The CNIEL, established in 1973 by milk producers and processors, publishes its 2025 report "The Dairy Economy in Figures." This report provides a detailed overview of cow's milk production in France: 44,242 farms, with an average of 72 cows per farm, 23 billion liters collected from 740 sites, at an average price of €0.461 per liter. Since 2000, the number of farms and cows has significantly decreased, while the average herd size and yield per cow have increased. Brittany remains the leading production region. The full report is available on the CNIEL website.

Discover Portuguese AOP cheeses at the Salon du Fromage et des Produits Laitiers. Every week, the show highlights a European country and its protected specialties. This week, we focus on Portugal and its 11 cheeses with Denominação de Origem Protegida (DOP), showcasing ancestral know-how and the richness of local terroirs. From the creamy Queijo de Azeitão to the spicy São Jorge cow’s milk cheese, not to mention the melt-in-your-mouth Serra da Estrela, these iconic products will be available for tasting at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from June 7 to 9, 2026. A tasty preview of what you'll find on the stands of Portuguese exhibitors at the show.

Explore the eight main cheese families in this infographic, from bloomy rind to pressed cheeses. Learn the distinctions and classifications of cheese at the Cheese and Dairy Products Show from 7-9 June 2026.

Maison Hédène brings premium French honey to the Cheese and Dairy Products Show, offering unique honey and cheese combinations. Visit them from 7-9 June 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

Explore Southern Italy’s PDO cheeses including Caciocavallo Silano, Canestrato Pugliese, and Pecorino Romano at the Cheese and Dairy Products Show from 7-9 June 2026 in Paris.

Join Plantimay’s Farm at the Cheese and Dairy Products Show in Paris from 7-9 June 2026. Discover their sustainable approach to raw milk cheeses and exciting new product developments.