Von Mühlenen facts for kids
Von Mühlenen is a well-known Swiss cheese brand. It comes from the town of Düdingen in Switzerland. This company works with more than fifteen different dairies. These dairies make many kinds of cheeses. All these cheeses are sold under the Von Mühlenen name.
The company has won major awards many times. They have received the top prize at the World Cheese Awards. They won in 1992 and 2005 for their Le Gruyère Premier Cru. They also won in 2002 and 2015 for their Le Gruyère AOC Reserve.
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The History of Von Mühlenen Cheese
The Von Mühlenen company has a long and interesting history. It started over 150 years ago.
How the Company Began
- 1864: Andreas von Mühlenen started the company. He was born in 1845. He began his cheese business in the city of Bern, Switzerland.
- 1910: His son, Ernst von Mühlenen, took over the business. Ernst's brother, Eugen von Mühlenen, also joined him.
- 1934: Ernst's son, Walo von Mühlenen, became the new leader of the company.
- Around 1970: The company moved its main location. It moved from Bern to Fribourg, another Swiss city.
- 1972: Walo's son, Roger von Mühlenen, continued the family business.
- 1996: Roger's son, also named Walo von Mühlenen, took charge. This Walo is the current cheese expert.
- 2006: The original Von Mühlenen company was sold. It was bought by a dairy company called Cremo SA. This company is located in Villars-sur-Glâne.
Affineur Walo of Mühlenen: A New Chapter
After the family business was sold in 2006, the von Mühlenen family started something new.
What is an Affineur?
An affineur is a special cheese expert. They do not make the cheese. Instead, they carefully age and care for cheeses. They make sure the cheeses develop their best flavors and textures. This process is very important for high-quality cheeses.
The New Brand and Awards
In 2011, the von Mühlenen family created a new brand. They called it Affineur Walo of Mühlenen. This new company is located in Granges Paccot, near Fribourg.
Walo von Mühlenen continued his family's tradition of excellence. At the 2015 World Cheese Awards, his new brand won many honors. He received twelve medals for his different cheeses. Two of his cheeses, the spicy semi-hard Stärnächäs and Armailii de la Gruyère, won "Super Gold" awards. This shows his skill in aging cheese.
