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Emilia D'Albero Wins Gold at Cheese Competition, Sparks U.S. Pride
10/4/2025
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Story summary
- Emilia D'Albero of Philadelphia won gold at Mondial du Fromage in France, first U.S. victory since 2013.
- She and Courtney Johnson formed the first all-female American team to compete.
- The competition assesses taste, knowledge, and presentation.
- D'Albero rose in popularity on TikTok as @punkrockparmigiano, with over 170,000 followers.
- Her win sparked social-media celebration and could boost interest in American cheesemaking.
