Ruth has dedicated nearly 25 years to the world of artisan cheese, with 19 of those years spent at The Fine Cheese Co. Her love affair with cheese began at Daylesford, where she spent time making cheese with Joe Schneider. From those very early hands-on days in the dairy, Ruth’s career has evolved through retail, wholesale, and buying, leading to her current role overseeing the entire cheese offering at The Fine Cheese Co.

Today, she is responsible for every aspect of the company’s cheese including sourcing and hand-selecting, ensuring impeccable care, overseeing training, and shaping the cheese curation for their website.

A respected figure in the industry, Ruth is a regular judge at the World Cheese Awards and has contributed to the Academy of Cheese curriculum. What drives her most is the human connection behind every cheese, the makers, the land, the heritage, and the innovation that keeps artisan cheese alive and moving forward. For Ruth, cheese isn’t just food; it’s a living story of place, people, and passion.