2023 Whole Foods 12 Days of Cheese has a new curated option

For the turophile, a bounty of cheese is the ultimate holiday gift. With the 2023 Whole Foods 12 Days of Cheese, the award-winning offerings have people lining up to fill the cart with the delicious food deal. Maybe Santa will get cheese instead of cookies this year.

Cheese has become a huge food conversation. Whether it was Wisconsin Cheese’s Art of Cheese festival or the simple dinner of a small plate of cheese and nibbles, people are hungry for creative, artisan cheese offerings. Of course, there is a time and place for that simple slice. For the holiday season, it is about abundance and indulgence.

With the 2023 Whole Foods 12 Days of Cheese, this year’s offerings feature some of the best in show, award winning cheeses. Running from December 13 through December 24, the event is always a favorite.

Speaking to this year’s offering, Cathy Strange, Whole Foods Market’s Ambassador of Food Culture and renowned cheese expert said, “With the festive season upon us and the trend of DIY cheese boards and charcuterie at an all-time high, our team of CCPs is thrilled to present the 12 Days of Cheese program, an annual tradition that can provide inspiration to both cheese novices and enthusiasts alike. We’ve scoured the globe to bring you an array of innovative cheeses at an exceptional value, and our knowledgeable store team is eager to share tips to create the perfect pairings. The 12 Days of Cheese sampler bag also offers a quick and thoughtful way to gift a host, enhance any holiday meal or even just treat yourself this December.”

New this year is a 12 Days of Cheese sampler bag. This curated offering includes three handpicked cheeses, Savannah Bee Whipped Honey and crackers. It is priced at $34.99.

Other highlights from this year’s offering are Uplands Pleasant Ridge Reserve, Quattro Portoni Quadrello di Bufala, and Neal’s Yard Dairy Appleby’s Cheshire. The list brings together cheeses from around the world. From the award winning Wisconsin Uplands Pleasant Ridge Reserve to the tart, creamy British Neal’s Yard Dairy Appleby’s Cheshire, it is easy to create a robust cheese plate for any holiday celebration.

To make the annual celebration even more tempting, the 2023 Whole Foods 12 Days of Cheese will be 35% off for Prime members and 28% off for non-Prime members.