Marin French Cheese Co. Returns to the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show
June 23, 2026 | 6 min to read
The Country’s Oldest Cheese Company Brings Its Most Distinctive Lineup of Soft-Ripened Cheeses to Booth 668
Petaluma, California — Marin French Cheese Co., the country’s oldest cheese company, is returning to New York City for the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show, June 28-30 at Booth 668. This year, the historic Northern California creamery turns the spotlight on the cheeses that best embody who they are: the Breakfast Range and the California Originals collection—two lines that together tell the full story of a brand rooted in over 160 years of handcrafted cheesemaking.
“There’s no better place to share our delicious artisan cheeses than the Summer Fancy Food Show, and we cannot wait to get back to New York this year,” says Durae Hardy, Director of Marketing of Marin French Cheese Co. “Consumers are more curious and more educated than ever. They want bold flavors, they want to know the story behind what they’re eating, and they want eating to feel like an experience. We have the heritage, the product quality, and the innovation pipeline to meet that demand. Our cheesemakers are constantly building on time-tested recipes with modern craft and creativity, and after 160 years, it feels like we’re just getting started.”
Petite Breakfast, the brand’s flagship cheese and Gold Medal recipient at the 2026 California State Fair Commercial Cheese Competition, is one of the most storied cheeses in the country: first crafted in 1865 as a protein-packed breakfast alternative for Gold Rush settlers. Last year, Marin French Cheese Co. debuted the Breakfast Range line at the Summer Fancy Food Show with three new additions: Petite Breakfast Chive (4 oz., SRP $7.99), Petite Breakfast Everything (4 oz., SRP $7.99), and Big Breakfast (8 oz., SRP $14.99). Fresh, rindless, and endlessly versatile, each variety builds on the flagship’s signature tangy, creamy character, reintroducing an American original to a new generation of cheese lovers.
The California Originals are where Marin French Cheese Co.’s sense of place comes through most vividly. Golden Gate® Washed-Rind Triple Crème Cheese (8 oz., SRP $16.99) remains a standout for cheese aficionados, with each wheel hand-washed with brine and hand-flipped throughout a 14-day aging process, meaning no two are ever made exactly the same way. The result is a fudgy, savory cheese packed with umami, offering an earthy, coastal depth that could only come from one corner of Northern California. Alongside it, Prospector Black Truffle Triple Crème Brie (8 oz., SRP $16.99) makes a bolder statement: a rich, milky triple crème generously studded with real black truffle—indulgent, distinctive, and unmistakably Californian.
Attendees can taste the full lineup at Booth 668, including Golden Gate® Washed-Rind Triple Crème Cheese, Prospector Black Truffle Triple Crème Brie, Petite Breakfast, Petite Breakfast Chive, Petite Breakfast Everything, Big Breakfast, and additional favorites like Triple Crème Brie and the entire line of flavored Petites. Sister brand Laura Chenel will also be exhibiting at Booth 670, featuring its line of fresh and marinated goat cheeses. All cheeses are available at select specialty grocers and cheese shops nationwide. To find a retailer, visit the store locator and to purchase online, visit MarinFrenchCheese.com.
Featured Cheeses
Big Breakfast (8 oz., SRP $14.99) is a larger format that delivers on consumer demand while maintaining the beloved characteristics of the 4oz. original. Without the bloomy white rind and with a fresher, firmer paste, it offers a tangy flavor and a smooth finish. It crumbles, melts, and incorporates seamlessly into dishes that a traditional aged brie cannot.
Petite Breakfast Chive (4 oz., SRP $7.99) is a small-format brie that skips the aging room for a fresh, rindless experience. Chopped chives add vibrant, herbaceous flavor and a lingering savory finish that perfectly complements the cheese’s creamy texture and culture-forward tang.
Petite Breakfast Everything (4 oz., SRP $7.99) is inspired by a breakfast favorite, this small-format fresh brie is loaded with an allergen-free Everything spice blend, delivering bold, savory notes and a satisfying crunch that complements its tangy, creamy base—creating a versatile cheese perfect for any time of day.
Petite Breakfast (4 oz., SRP $7.99) is a fresh brie without the rind traditionally seen in this style of cheese. It follows the same cheese making process as other brie style cheeses, but skips the aging room, giving it a tangy flavor and slightly springy texture, reminiscent of creamy cheese curds. This protein filled breakfast alternative is Marin French Cheese Co.’s flagship and has paved the way for the brand’s cheesemaking process for over 160 years.
Prospector Black Truffle Triple Crème Brie (8 oz., SRP $16.99) is an 8 ounce Black Truffle Triple Crème Brie, generously studded with real black truffle for a rich, earthy, and indulgent experience. Inspired by the pioneering spirits who came West during the Gold Rush to test their luck, Prospector is a deliciously rich and decadent Triple Crème Brie generously studded with real black truffle for a bite that will have consumers feeling like they struck gold. This aromatic and earthy cheese can be enjoyed with bubbles, a martini, or drizzled with a floral honey.
Golden Gate® Washed-Rind Triple Crème Cheese (8 oz., SRP $16.99) has caught the attention of cheese aficionados since 2021, leading Marin French Cheese Co.’s next generation of California Original cheeses. Inspired by the vibrant color of its namesake San Francisco landmark, the gateway to Marin County, Golden Gate is a savory, washed rind triple crème cheese that gets its striking color from Brevibacterium linens cultures. In true artisan fashion, each wheel is hand-washed with brine multiple times to lock in moisture and create the perfect environment for coastal cultures to thrive. The distinctive flavor is earthy with vegetal aromas, rich, savory notes and a fudgy texture.
About Marin French Cheese Co.
Born in the West when it was still wild, Marin French Cheese Co. has been handcrafting cheese on their historic ranch in Northern California since 1865. As the country’s oldest cheese company, Marin French brings over 160 years of cheesemaking heritage to every wheel, blending time-honored techniques with modern creativity and using the highest-quality California milk. From feeding hungry gold rushers to gracing today’s finest tables, Marin French Cheese Co. produces award-winning, original cheeses that connect past and present with every bite. For more information, visit MarinFrenchCheese.com or follow on Instagram @marinfrenchcheese or Facebook @marinfrenchcheesecompany.