Cashew Camembert Named Supreme Winner at 2026 NZ Vegan Cheese Awards

Cashew Camembert, produced by Savour Vegan Creamery, was named the Supreme Winner at the 2026 NZ Vegan Cheese Awards. The cheese is made from cashews, filtered water, sea salt, vegan cultures, and penicillin, and features an edible rind developed through a mould-ripening process. Judges praised it as "unctuous and tasty," making it a perfect addition to any cheeseboard. Alongside the Supreme Winner title, Savour also won the Brie, Camembert, and Blue Style category with the same product.

Savour Vegan Creamery, founded in 2017 by Auda Finan, has previously won awards at the New Zealand Food Awards for their plant-based range. The competition saw entries from various producers across the country, with Let Them Eat Vegan receiving a Special Mention for its Smoked Gouda Spread and other category winners including Veesey, Epic Foods, Zenzo, and Nudairy. According to Amanda Sorrenson, National Coordinator of the NZ Vegan Society, consumers have a wide range of high-quality vegan cheeses to choose from, showcasing that cruelty-free options can be both delicious and innovative.