About Shepherds Purse
Shepherds Purse is an award-winning artisan cheese company based on a family farm in North Yorkshire, handcrafting specialty cheeses for over 35 years. Founded by Judy Bell in the 1980s, the company began when this pharmacist-turned-cheesemaker discovered her passion for creating quality cheese from sheep's, cow's, and water buffalo milk. Judy Bell's natural talent for cheesemaking was recognised immediately when her first cheese, Olde York, won a gold medal at the International Cheese Show in 1989. This early success gave her the confidence to launch Shepherds Purse, which has since become one of Britain's most celebrated artisan cheese producers. In 2017, Harrogate Blue achieved Super Gold at the World Cheese Awards, named among the top 15 cheeses globally. The Shepherds Purse range includes Yorkshire Blue and Harrogate Blue (cow's milk blues), Mrs Bell's Salad Cheese (sheep's milk Mediterranean-style, formerly Yorkshire Fettle), Mrs Bell's Blue (sheep's milk blue with 3-star Great Taste Award 2023/4), and Buffalo Blue (water buffalo milk). Their Bluemin White is a distinctive addition featuring creamy texture with blue cheese characteristics. For UK cheese lovers seeking premium British artisan cheese, Shepherds Purse offers world-class quality. Compare Shepherds Purse cheese prices across UK supermarkets on Grocefully to find the best deals on these award-winning Yorkshire cheeses.
