16TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EUROPEAN SMALL CHEESE MAKERS

Presentations of the Conference 21.10.2026

Welcome speeches and opening of the conference
By President of FACEnetwork Kerstin Jürss

The role of ESNEKI as a reference dairy center for the artisan dairy sector
By Malen Sarasua, Head of ESNEKI Dairy Centre

Types of rennet and starter cultures used in artisan cheesemaking. Current trends
By Ana Arroyo/Maria Arroyo, Laboratorios Arroyo

Practical application of metagenomic techniques to adjust cheesemaking and ripening processes, as well as to ensure the safety of dairy products
By PhD. Igor Baroja, Head of Molecular Biology at ESNEKI Dairy Centre

Shepherding as a traditional practice of the Basque Country’s cheesemaking sector and its connection to our semi-hard sheep’s cheese
By Jon and Martina, GAROA dairy

Presentation of a success story showing how rural areas can be revitalized through cheesemaking models that combine tradition and modernity
By Aitor/Sarah, LA LLELDIRIA

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16TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EUROPEAN SMALL CHEESE MAKERS

Presentations of the Conference 21.10.2026

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