Harbutt, Juliet

New Zealand - born cheese expert, who on arriving in Britain in 1984 was a founded of Jeroboams Cheese Shops, but has since given up her interest, and is the driving force behind both the British and New Zealand cheese awards.

She also offers consultancy advice to restaurants and shops on stocking, keeping and selecting cheese and organises courses on cheese making. For more information see www.thecheeseweb.com or Email her on harbutt@thecheeseweb.com