How Waitrose’s Sarah Miness is Shaping the Future of Artisan Cheese

The Speciality Cheese Buyer at Waitrose reveals her journey from a career in beauty to becoming a leading voice in the UK cheese industry, her Academy of Cheese learning experience, and why supporting artisan producers matters more than ever.

When Sarah Miness swapped luxury skincare for farmhouse cheddar, she embarked on a journey that would transform both her career and her palate. Now the Speciality Cheese Buyer at Waitrose, Sarah oversees hundreds of cheeses, balancing customer trends, supplier relationships, and a passion for sustainability and quality.

In this exclusive Q&A, she shares how the Academy of Cheese has helped her gain industry credibility, why artisan cheesemakers deserve the spotlight, and her vision for a future where customers embrace a richer variety of flavors and stories behind every wheel.

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