Fromagora competition details

The national competition for farm goat cheeses, known as Fromagora, took place on October 16 at the Olivier de Serres agricultural high school in Aubenas, Ardèche. This edition featured 340 samples from 112 producers across France and awarded 102 products.

Competition categories and jury

The 340 samples from 112 producers across France were divided into 32 categories based on their technology, aging, or designation. On October 16, the jury composed of more than 130 tasters evaluated the appearance, texture, taste, and smell with care.

Support and significance of the event

Before the tastings, Laurent Balmelle, an Ardèche farmer and president of the competition, praised the support of partners, local authorities, and the interprofessional sector. Aurélien Mourier, a goat farmer and president of the Ardèche Agriculture Chamber, emphasized that the medals "give comfort to producers" and provide recognition from peers and customers.

Farmer perspectives and recognition

Sylvain Boiron, a farmer from Loir-et-Cher and general secretary of the Fnec, highlighted the dedication of cheese makers, saying they "put all their heart, energy, and money into making good products." He urged people to be considerate when rating their work.

Award distribution and top honors

In total, 102 products were awarded medals: 50 gold medals, 43 silver medals, and 9 bronze medals. The Fromag’Or trophy, the students' favorite, was awarded to the mothais on leaf AOP from the Le Villageois dairy (Deux-Sèvres).

Winners across various cheese categories

The Fromagora 2026 ranking included multiple categories, such as fresh cheese in curd, aged cheeses, and smoked cheeses. Winners included Gaec La Coraline (Bouches-du-Rhône) with a gold medal, Ferme Canta Cabra (Vaucluse) with a silver medal, and Gaec de la Cruzille (Saône-et-Loire) with a silver medal. The complete ranking is available on fromagora.fr.