PM Modi's shoutout to Indian cheesemakers on their big win in Brazil
Indian cheesemakers won four medals at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026, an international cheese competition held in São Paulo, Brazil.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian cheesemakers for their standout achievement on the global stage, as the country’s “cheese map” continues to make international waves. Four homegrown varieties won big at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026, held in So Paulo, Brazil.
India secured four medals at the competition – one Super Gold, two Golds, and one Silver – marking an impressive debut at the global event. In his post on X, PM Modi highlighted how such wins strengthen India’s growing artisanal dairy sector and its presence on the world stage.
“Cheese from India makes its mark globally India made an impressive debut at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026, a vibrant international competition for cheese and dairy products. Four Indian products won medals, including one Super Gold, two Golds, and one Silver,” he wrote.
The Super Gold medal was won by Eleftheria Gulmarg (Brie-style). Yak Churpi-Soft from Nordic Farm in Leh, Ladakh, and Eleftheria Brunost (whey cheese) secured the Golds, while the Silver was clinched by Eleftheria Kaali Miri (Belper Knolle-style). PM Modi congratulated Mausam Narag, founder of Eleftheria and Thenlay Nurboo of Nordic Farm.
Responding to the recognition by the Prime Minister, Eleftheria, the artisanal cheesemaking company, extended heartfelt gratitude and also credited their, "dairy farmers, artisanal cheesemakers and the small team who show up every day for Indian milk."
With 30 countries, 2,700 cheeses, and over 350 judges under one roof, the stage at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 was as global as it gets. Alongside the competition, the team hosted tastings and sparked conversations around what artisanal cheesemaking looks like in India today.
India’s showcase went well beyond the expected, bringing together a diverse spread—from 11 varieties of cheese, including Churpi, to Gir cow ghee, camel milk, saffron-infused camel milk, camel milk chocolate, and even camel milk powder.
Each product was not just displayed but thoughtfully introduced and tasted, earning appreciation from judges for its distinctiveness and quality. With over 40,000 visitors at the event, the Indian pavilion quickly became one of the most talked-about and visited spaces, drawing curiosity as much as admiration.
In many ways, it was as much a cultural introduction as it was a contest, with each interaction helping place Indian craft cheese on a map it’s only just beginning to claim.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian cheesemakers for their standout achievement on the global stage, as the country’s “cheese map” continues to make international waves. Four homegrown varieties won big at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026, held in So Paulo, Brazil.
India secured four medals at the competition – one Super Gold, two Golds, and one Silver – marking an impressive debut at the global event. In his post on X, PM Modi highlighted how such wins strengthen India’s growing artisanal dairy sector and its presence on the world stage.
“Cheese from India makes its mark globally India made an impressive debut at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026, a vibrant international competition for cheese and dairy products. Four Indian products won medals, including one Super Gold, two Golds, and one Silver,” he wrote.
The Super Gold medal was won by Eleftheria Gulmarg (Brie-style). Yak Churpi-Soft from Nordic Farm in Leh, Ladakh, and Eleftheria Brunost (whey cheese) secured the Golds, while the Silver was clinched by Eleftheria Kaali Miri (Belper Knolle-style). PM Modi congratulated Mausam Narag, founder of Eleftheria and Thenlay Nurboo of Nordic Farm.
Responding to the recognition by the Prime Minister, Eleftheria, the artisanal cheesemaking company, extended heartfelt gratitude and also credited their, "dairy farmers, artisanal cheesemakers and the small team who show up every day for Indian milk."
With 30 countries, 2,700 cheeses, and over 350 judges under one roof, the stage at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 was as global as it gets. Alongside the competition, the team hosted tastings and sparked conversations around what artisanal cheesemaking looks like in India today.
India’s showcase went well beyond the expected, bringing together a diverse spread—from 11 varieties of cheese, including Churpi, to Gir cow ghee, camel milk, saffron-infused camel milk, camel milk chocolate, and even camel milk powder.
Each product was not just displayed but thoughtfully introduced and tasted, earning appreciation from judges for its distinctiveness and quality. With over 40,000 visitors at the event, the Indian pavilion quickly became one of the most talked-about and visited spaces, drawing curiosity as much as admiration.
In many ways, it was as much a cultural introduction as it was a contest, with each interaction helping place Indian craft cheese on a map it’s only just beginning to claim.
