Tori maturing into cheesemonger role

An Edinburgh graduate has been named among six international finalists for the title of Young Cheesemonger of the Year 2025.

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Tori McDonald, who works for Mellis Cheese in the Capital, is preparing to go head-to-head with the industry's best at the World Cheese Awards in Bern, Switzerland on November 13.

Orginally from Ireland, Tori will be up against talented young cheesemongers from Paris, Wisconsin, Salzburg and London at the event, sponsored by sourdough cracker producers Peter's Yard. Challenges will include cutting and wrapping, cheese identification, pairing with Peter's Yard crackers and finally the ‘MasterRind' quiz.