Background

The Cheesery was built by Anna and Bob Rosevear in 1986, adjacent to the milking shed on the family farm. Although we no longer have our own herd we have been fortunate to source a supply of top quality, certified organic milk. It comes from the Northland farm of Brian and Carol Sloane, which is managed by daughter Rachael and her husband Stan Matenga.

All of the cheese factory staff have worked with us for many years. Cheese maker Tony van Stokkum has been with us almost since the beginning while both Fu Ming Yao and Jo-Ann Hardwick-Smith have worked here for almost 20 years.

Sons Tristan and Timothy have both done stints and now the two youngest of the Rosevear family, Jesse and Jacob (who will become the main cheese maker when Tony retires) are working full time in the family business.

Awards

Mahoe cheese has won more than it’s share of awards and medals in the annual national competitions. In particular our Very Old Edam won the award for best cheese in it’s category for 4 years running and then was judged SUPREME CHAMPION in the 2000 Cheese Awards.