Competition showcases 35 dairy categories

The Fromonval-France competition, held in Mamirolle, features 35 categories of dairy products, including soft cheeses, cancoillottes, parsley cheeses, butters, yogurts, fresh cheeses, pressed cheeses, raclettes, and tomme. Organized by the Fromagerie-Musée de Trépot in collaboration with the ENILEA, the event is supported by local authorities and institutions.

2026 edition includes 253 products

For the 2026 edition, 52 dairies are competing with 253 products. Nearly 200 judges will evaluate the products to award medals and diplomas, emphasizing the event’s role in recognizing quality and craftsmanship in dairy production.

Competition highlights industry and recognition

According to Roland Philippe, the president of the competition, a medal obtained at Fromonval brings real recognition to the product and contributes to the company's notoriety, especially around the end-of-year holidays, a period traditionally favorable to sales.

Honorary guests join the event

The event features several honorary guests, including Arnaud Fromage, presenter of Ici Besançon, who will join the jury for the first time. Emma Ninot, Miss Franche-Comté 2026, and Lila Monsaco, Miss Doubs, will also be present. The official closing ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the presence of local and departmental authorities.

Event celebrates its 14th year in Mamirolle

The new mayor of Mamirolle, Philippe Régennass, will welcome the guests and commend the event's longevity, which has been held in the commune for the 14th year. The award ceremony is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. on the podium, with Laurence Maire du Poset, new director of the ENILEA, announcing the results alongside Roland Philippe and the honorary guests.

ENILEA has been a partner since 1989

Partnering in the organization since the competition's creation in 1989 in Trépot, the ENILEA remains a central actor in the event. The competition moved from Trépot to Mamirolle in 2012 due to increased attendance, with the secretary, Mattéo Guillemin, explaining that Mamirolle was chosen for its warm welcome and recognition of the event's scale.

Event’s name reflects regional identity

The event officially bears the name Fromonval, formed from the terms "FROmage, MONtagne, VALeur," reflecting the Franche-Comté anchoring of the competition and the importance of cheese production in the region's gastronomic identity. The preparation of the 35th edition relies on the mobilization of 50 volunteers, with Jean-Louis Berner and Xavier Gigon emphasizing the technical and logistical challenges involved.

Competition promotes French gastronomic heritage

The competition aims to promote French gastronomic heritage, with the diversity of dairy products as its guiding thread. A famous formula attributed to General Charles de Gaulle in 1964 highlights this diversity: "How do you want to govern a country where there are 246 varieties of cheeses?" The products presented will be available for sale at the Fromagerie-Musée de Trépot on October 21 and 22, 2026.