Welcome to the 16th European
Farmhouse and Artisan Cheese & Dairy Meeting
in EUSKADI, Basque Country | MARKINA-XEMEIN
Introducción
en español
Sarrera
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#BASQUE DAIRY: TRADITION INSPIRING INNOVATION
Welcome to the 16th European Farmhouse and Artisan Cheese & Dairy Meeting, a unique annual gathering that, for the first time, will take place in the Basque Country. We are delighted to hold this edition in a region where the dairy sector is not merely an economic activity, but a cultural legacy deeply embedded in its landscape, its people and its way of life.
Under the theme “Basque Dairy: Tradition Inspiring Innovation”, this year’s congress invites participants to explore how a sector rooted in centuries old know-how continues to evolve, adapt and innovate while remaining faithful to its origins. The Basque dairy tradition has successfully embraced technological progress while proudly preserving the values and practices that make it distinctive — and this meeting will be a living reflection of that balance.
Over the course of three days, attendees will be immersed in a rich programme of lectures, presentations and specialised working groups focused on cheese and dairy technology. From practical insights to emerging research, from real-life case studies to discussions on new tools and methodologies, the congress will offer a comprehensive overview of the present and future of artisan and farmhouse dairy production.
We warmly welcome producers, advisers, researchers, cheese traders and all those passionate about the artisanal dairy sector to join us in Euskadi for an edition that promises inspiration, knowledge-sharing and an authentic taste of Basque tradition.
