Top 10 Best Cheese Making Countries
France, officially the French Republic, is a sovereign state comprising territory in western Europe and several overseas regions and territories. The European part of France, called metropolitan France, extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to... read more So famous, varied, and tasty. It's just amazing, unreal, and surprising.
Just a delight in the mouth.
We didn't expect that. Now we know we found a cheese refiner here in Stockholm, and we buy mostly French cheeses. Of course, this is just a small part compared to the hundreds of different ones you will find in France.
In France, you have more than 400 official cheeses, and in Switzerland, more than 450.
These two countries also produce the most different varieties and the tastiest cheeses, far surpassing Italy.
Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a federal republic in Europe. It consists of 26 cantons, and the city of Bern is the seat of the federal authorities... read more These are the best cheeses in the world. They should be number one. Whoever did this made an error.
Italian cheeses before Swiss ones? Swiss should be 1st with France and the Netherlands.
Best cheese in the world, premium quality!
The Netherlands, informally Holland, is a country located in north-western Europe with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces, and borders Germany to the east, Belgium to the... read more Beemster, best by far, from young and creamy to hard and very old. Grass cheese is another top-rated cheese, as is cumin cheese. Frisian cheese is very good, but an acquired taste. Gouda is so-so. You're not much if you're not Dutch!
I'm Dutch, and our cheeses are much better than any others. Has anyone ever heard of Saudi Arabian cheeses?
Best cheese in the world. It is partly the reason why we are the tallest people in the world on average.
Italy (Italian: Repubblica Italiana) is a sovereign state and unitary parliamentary republic in south-central Europe.Italy covers an area of 301,338 km². With almost 62 million inhabitants, it is the third most populous EU member state. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, Italy shares... read more
The tastiest fresh and aged cheese. A variety of truly different flavors, from the most subtle to sharp and flavorful. Amazing!
Up there with France for the best cheeses. US cheeses are boring.
Better than France because Italy has both cold weather cheese and hot weather cheese.
England, previously the Kingdom of England, is a constituent country of the United Kingdom along with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.England can trace its history as far back as the 10th century, but modern England didn't start till the Norman Invasion of 1066. In 1535, England annexed... read more
Most varieties available, best flavors ranging from strong to mild, creamy to crumbly. Different sources available, and many are still traditionally made at creameries. Most other countries make cheese that tastes like chewy, slightly gone-off milk. For real flavor, England will surprise you.
The sheer range of cheeses, complexity of flavors and textures, beats any other country hands down. Very high animal welfare and food hygiene standards.
Some of the most consistent rainfall in the world alongside a temperate climate, making great grass for the dairy cows.
Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Greece shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey... read more Best cheese variety and selection from the most beautiful country in the world.
Halloumi and feta. Both ridiculously tasty. Where's Cyprus on this list?
Feta is a good Greek cheese to try out!
India, officially known as the Republic of India, is a country located in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area and the most populous country, with over 1.4 billion people. Additionally, it is the most populous democracy in the world... read more It is one of the best cheese-making countries. It is hidden from the world how amazing homemade cheeses are made here.
Yes, we make so many varieties of cheese but do not export most of them. It is made for consumption by Indians only.
Cow milk with herbs is better.
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the southwest, and the North Sea to the northwest. It covers an area of 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) and... read more While very poorly known, Belgian cheeses offer a unique flavor profile. Often creamy and produced by its renowned breweries such as Orval, Chimay, Grimbergen, etc. Belgium also succeeds in "hard" cheeses, especially the "Oud Brugge" variety.
The United States of America, or the U.S.A. for short, is a federal republic composed of 50 states, 48 of them are contiguous states. There are two other states, Alaska and Hawaii, which are north and south of the contiguous states, respectively. The United States declared its independence from the... read more
Germany was formally united in 1871 under the initiative of Bismarck with King Wilhelm of Prussia as emperor. The previous 'Holy Roman Empire', basically a continuation of the empire of Charlemagne/Karl der Grosse was dissolved in 1806... read more Germany is the first cheese producer in Europe and second in the world, just behind the USA but ahead of France.
Totally underrated next to France, but still, Germany has some super nice cheeses alongside quantity.
Spain, or the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in southwestern Europe with parts of territory in the Atlantic Ocean and across the Mediterranean Sea. The largest part of Spain is situated on the Iberian Peninsula; its territory also includes the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, the Balearic Islands... read more Particularly the region of Asturias, often known as the "Land of Cheese," with its 42 varieties of artisan cheese!
Austria was Celtic (Hallstadt) then as Noricum, part of the Roman Empire, Alaric, who took over Rome, studied at a monastery near Vienna. In the Middle Ages, the Holy Roman Emperors moved to Vienna, then Austria became separate. Medieval documents from Eastern Europe as far as West Ukraine were often... read more
Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a federal republic located in North America. The country is located between the U.S. and Central America, and is known for its Pacific and Gulf of Mexico beaches and its diverse landscape of mountains, deserts, and jungles. The cheese in Mexico is so good with its salty taste.
Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the most populous and politically central constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark, a constitutionally unitary state that includes the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in the North Atlantic Ocean. European Denmark is the southernmost... read more
Canada is a country in North America that is next to the United States, and it's the 2nd largest country in the world by area (size is 9.985 million km²). This country has 10 provinces, and 3 territories. Canada became a dominion on July 1, 1867. Its 10 provinces are: Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec,... read more The quality of cheese in Quebec is of the highest, but it's ranked low because of low production.
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. With an area of 7,617,930 square kilometres (2,941,300 sq mi), Australia is the largest country by area in Oceania and... read more Good cheese in Tasmania! It's not so warm!
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe, bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine and Belarus to the east; and the Baltic Sea, Kaliningrad Oblast (a Russian exclave) and Lithuania to the north. With a population of approximately... read more Poland is known for its "smoked food" culture. Polish smoked cheeses are superb. The regional cheeses, like Oscypek, have a unique taste too.
Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is the northwesternmost country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and has land borders with Algeria to the east, and the disputed territory of Western Sahara to the south... read more
Russia, or the Russian Federation (RF), is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area, covering over 17,125,191 square kilometres (6,612,073 sq mi), and encompassing one-eighth of Earth's inhabitable landmass. Russia extends across... read more
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims... read more
Formed in 1916 after the Easter uprising, Ireland is a small country with a population of roughly 5 million.
Iran, also known as Persia, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a sovereign state in Western Asia. The capital city is Teheran and the major city is also Tehran. The country's official language is Persian... read more
Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the southeast, and the Adriatic Sea to the southwest. Slovenia is mostly mountainous and forested, covers 20,271 square kilometres... read more Slovenia is located in Central Europe, east of Italy, south of Austria, west of Hungary, and north of Croatia.
Slovenia's territory is recognizable by its diverse terrain, rich cultural heritage, and abundant and diverse natural features. Cattle breeding is Slovenia's most common agricultural activity, so there are consequently various types of cheese available. Cheese and dairy products are especially typical for the mountainous or karst regions of Slovenia.
Georgia is a country in the Caucasus region. Located at the crossroads between Eastern Europe and Western Asia it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russian Federation, to the south by Turkey and Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The country's capital and a largest city... read more
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a sovereign and unitary monarchy in Northern Europe whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula plus the island Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard... read more