ÖMA Cheese
Seminars and Webinars
Cheese is an exciting and delicate product. Expert handling prevents losses in quality and unnecessary write-offs. Comprehensive, in-depth knowledge also optimises the presentation of the product and enhances the quality of advice provided.
To acquire this specialist knowledge and thereby boost sales at the cheese counter, ÖMA offers a range of cheese seminars:
To acquire this specialist knowledge and thereby boost sales at the cheese counter, ÖMA offers a range of cheese seminars:
- Multi-day cheese seminar at Allgäu – cheese-making, tours and cheese tasting
- One-day cheese seminar near you – for beginners and advanced participants
- Live Cheese Webinar – online seminar including cheese tasting
- Live Cheese & Wine Webinar – an online wine and cheese tasting event featuring curated pairings
- Live Cheese & Beer Webinar – an online beer and cheese tasting event featuring selected pairings
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Cheese IV – Counter Display and Active Sales with Online Tasting ()Webinar30.11.2026 11:00 - 13:00
Cheese I – Cheese-making with online tasting ()Webinar01.02.2027 11:00 - 13:00
Cheese II – Moulds and Cheese with Online Tasting ()Webinar01.03.2027 11:00 - 12:30
‘Cheese & Delicatessen’ webinar with online tasting ()Webinar03.03.2027 12:00 - 13:00
Cheese III – Food intolerances and designations of origin with online tasting ()Webinar15.03.2027 11:00 - 12:30
Cheese IV – Counter Display and Active Sales with Online Tasting ()Webinar12.04.2027 11:00 - 12:30
Cheese I – Cheese-making with online tasting ()Webinar27.09.2027 11:00 - 13:00
Cheese II – Moulds and Cheese with Online Tasting ()Webinar18.10.2027 11:00 - 12:30
Cheese III – Food intolerances and designations of origin with online tasting ()Webinar08.11.2027 11:00 - 12:30
Cheese IV – Counter Display and Active Sales with Online Tasting ()Webinar22.11.2027 11:00 - 12:30
Upcoming dates
Learn the basics of effective counter display and active selling online.
()Webinar
30.11.2026
11:00 - 13:00
Learn the basics of cheese-making online
()Webinar
01.02.2027
11:00 - 13:00
Learn the basics of cheese care online
()Webinar
01.03.2027
11:00 - 12:30
Embark on a digital culinary journey through the South.
()Webinar
03.03.2027
12:00 - 13:00
Learn the basics online about food intolerances and sensitivities, as well as cheeses with protected designation of origin.
()Webinar
15.03.2027
11:00 - 12:30
Learn the basics of effective counter display and active selling online.
()Webinar
12.04.2027
11:00 - 12:30
Learn the basics of cheese-making online
()Webinar
27.09.2027
11:00 - 13:00
Learn the basics of cheese care online
()Webinar
18.10.2027
11:00 - 12:30
Learn the basics online about food intolerances and sensitivities, as well as cheeses with protected designation of origin.
()Webinar
08.11.2027
11:00 - 12:30
Learn the basics of effective counter display and active selling online.
()Webinar
22.11.2027
11:00 - 12:30
Who are the seminars suitable for?
Our target audience includes everyone active in the organic food retail sector who works with cheese.
- Are you the person in charge or the main point of contact for customers at the cheese counter?
- Do you organise consumer events that include tastings of organic products?
- Are you responsible for purchasing fresh produce at a wholesale supplier?
- Are you opening an organic shop and need expertise in the field of cheese?
- Or are you planning a company outing and would like to give your team an engaging behind-the-scenes look at artisanal cheese making?
Then we have just the thing for you!
In our ÖMA seminars, the basics and specialist knowledge relating to cheese are explained in simple terms. Among other things, you will learn how cheese is made, how to deal with foreign mould and, for example, how lactose intolerance is linked to cheese. Questions are welcome at any time, and our team of experts is here to provide further guidance.
Our seminars help you, the cheese professional, refine purchasing and advisory skills, enhance the profitability of your cheese counter and self-service displays, and ultimately lift sales performance.
Are you a consumer?
On our consumer website, you’ll find ‘Tasting Events’ featuring cheese paired with wine or beer, great recipes, and much more about us and our delicious organic cheese.
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Our training combines a cheese seminar, an in-depth course and a hands-on workshop
, covering essential theory for Cheese Knowledge (cheese knowledge) in detail
.Practical aspects are explored in every area and explained
using examples. During practical sessions, cutting and packaging techniques, etc., are practised and refined
. Cheese tasting – Tasting a range of cheeses, from soft to hard cheese Seminar materials
– comprehensive seminar handouts and an information folder containing all the training content for reference at home
Drinks, refreshments during breaks and lunch are included
, as well as a certificate upon successful completion
Contact details for future enquiries and expert advice
, covering essential theory for Cheese Knowledge (cheese knowledge) in detail
.Practical aspects are explored in every area and explained
using examples. During practical sessions, cutting and packaging techniques, etc., are practised and refined
. Cheese tasting – Tasting a range of cheeses, from soft to hard cheese Seminar materials
– comprehensive seminar handouts and an information folder containing all the training content for reference at home
Drinks, refreshments during breaks and lunch are included
, as well as a certificate upon successful completion
Contact details for future enquiries and expert advice
ÖMA Training Centre and speakers
Target groups
The ÖMA training academy is mandated to support the organic retail sector as a sustainable sales channel in the field of Cheese Knowledge. ÖMA has been active as a service provider in cheese seminars and training courses since 1996, under the leadership of company founder Hermann Beer.
Speakers
Heike Fahsold-Auer holds a degree in Nutrition and Supply Management (FH) and is a qualified cheese sommelière and head of the SchulungsWerk. Since 2007, she has been responsible for organising, planning and delivering the ÖMA cheese seminars and trains around 800–1,000 participants from the organic food retail sector each year.
She also delivers the “Cheese and Dairy Products” training module as part of the IHK qualification for “Specialist Adviser for Organic and Health Foods” offered by the BNN through the Bildungsnetzwerk Naturkost.
She also delivers the “Cheese and Dairy Products” training module as part of the IHK qualification for “Specialist Adviser for Organic and Health Foods” offered by the BNN through the Bildungsnetzwerk Naturkost.
Marion Staude, who holds a degree in Nutrition and Supply Management (FH), leads the practical sessions in the cheese seminars.
Additional presenters, depending on the seminar or webinar, represent Allgäuer Emmentalerkäserei Leupolz eG, Rösslerhof, Riegel Bioweine and Neumarkter Lammsbräu.
Additional presenters, depending on the seminar or webinar, represent Allgäuer Emmentalerkäserei Leupolz eG, Rösslerhof, Riegel Bioweine and Neumarkter Lammsbräu.
References and partners
As a certified training provider, ÖMA collaborates with other educational partners. The Federal Association for Organic Food and Natural Products (Bundesverband Naturkost Naturwaren) and the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) have jointly drawn up a curriculum and offer the ‘IHK-certified Specialist Adviser for Organic and Health Foods’ qualification as part of a training programme (further information on the training programme).
Heike Fahsold-Auer has since been delivering the training module ‘Cheese and Dairy Products’ included in this programme.
Heike Fahsold-Auer has since been delivering the training module ‘Cheese and Dairy Products’ included in this programme.
Together with partner producers such as Riegel Bioweine and Neumarkter Lammsbräu, we host webinars that explore the art of pairing cheese with wine and beer. Further details are available on the “Cheese Meets Wine” and “Cheese Meets Beer” pages.
Questions & Answers
Where can I register for the cheese seminars?
With the exception of registration for the Allgäuern Cheese Seminar, all registrations are handled by our partners.
The correct links to the booking pages or to the partners hosting the seminars and webinars are listed in our seminar calendar. Scroll down to the calendar in the ‘Seminar Offer Overview’ menu. In the calendar, select the seminar or webinar you wish to attend and then click the ‘Book now’ button.
The correct links to the booking pages or to the partners hosting the seminars and webinars are listed in our seminar calendar. Scroll down to the calendar in the ‘Seminar Offer Overview’ menu. In the calendar, select the seminar or webinar you wish to attend and then click the ‘Book now’ button.
How much does a cheese seminar cost?
Seminar fees vary depending on the format;
some prices are listed directly on the booking form. The seminar calendar provides links to both booking pages and partner venues hosting seminars and webinars.
Scroll down the ‘Seminar Offer Overview’ menu to the calendar. In the calendar, select the seminar or webinar you wish to attend and then click on the ‘Book now’ button. Here you will find further details about the seminar or the contact details of the partner hosting the seminar.
some prices are listed directly on the booking form. The seminar calendar provides links to both booking pages and partner venues hosting seminars and webinars.
Scroll down the ‘Seminar Offer Overview’ menu to the calendar. In the calendar, select the seminar or webinar you wish to attend and then click on the ‘Book now’ button. Here you will find further details about the seminar or the contact details of the partner hosting the seminar.
Looking for a cheese seminar nearby?
Our in-person seminars take place throughout Germany, and in some cases even in Austria and Luxembourg. Depending on whether you’re looking for a cheese seminar in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg or North Rhine-Westphalia, your chances could be quite good.
You can find out very easily. Scroll down to the calendar in the ‘Seminar Programme Overview’ menu. In the calendar filter, select the ‘In-person’ field. Enter your postcode to see if an ÖMA cheese seminar is taking place near you.
If you cannot find what you’re looking for or have questions about the next session in your area, please feel free to contact us directly by email or telephone. You’ll find the relevant contact details at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you prefer a digital training course delivered via your computer screen, you’ll also find these in the calendar and under ‘Cheese Webinars with Online Tasting’.
You can find out very easily. Scroll down to the calendar in the ‘Seminar Programme Overview’ menu. In the calendar filter, select the ‘In-person’ field. Enter your postcode to see if an ÖMA cheese seminar is taking place near you.
If you cannot find what you’re looking for or have questions about the next session in your area, please feel free to contact us directly by email or telephone. You’ll find the relevant contact details at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you prefer a digital training course delivered via your computer screen, you’ll also find these in the calendar and under ‘Cheese Webinars with Online Tasting’.
How long does a cheese seminar last?
Depending on the format, our seminars vary in length:
online sessions—including our cheese webinars with virtual tastings—last approximately 1.5 hours.
Our one-day seminars, ‘Cheese Knowledge for Beginners’ and ‘Cheese Knowledge for Advanced Learners’, are longer but still intensive, with around 8 hours of learning time scheduled.
For a comprehensive refresh and expansion of your cheese expertise, we recommend our 3-day Allgäu Cheese Seminar. Over these three days, you will deepen your theoretical knowledge, hone practical skills, and visit a farm and a cheese dairy.
online sessions—including our cheese webinars with virtual tastings—last approximately 1.5 hours.
Our one-day seminars, ‘Cheese Knowledge for Beginners’ and ‘Cheese Knowledge for Advanced Learners’, are longer but still intensive, with around 8 hours of learning time scheduled.
For a comprehensive refresh and expansion of your cheese expertise, we recommend our 3-day Allgäu Cheese Seminar. Over these three days, you will deepen your theoretical knowledge, hone practical skills, and visit a farm and a cheese dairy.
Do I have to sit an exam to obtain a certificate?
Certifications are awarded exclusively in our in-person seminars, and no exam is required.
Am I a beginner or an advanced user?
Are you new to the cheese counter and need some basic knowledge? Do your staff need to refresh their knowledge of cheese?
Then the Cheese Knowledge seminar for beginners is the right choice.
Have you been working at the cheese counter for some time, have you already attended an Allgäuer cheese seminar or a seminar for beginners, and would you like to refine and deepen your knowledge of cheese?
Then we warmly welcome you to the Cheese Knowledge seminar for advanced learners.
Then the Cheese Knowledge seminar for beginners is the right choice.
Have you been working at the cheese counter for some time, have you already attended an Allgäuer cheese seminar or a seminar for beginners, and would you like to refine and deepen your knowledge of cheese?
Then we warmly welcome you to the Cheese Knowledge seminar for advanced learners.
Any further questions? …just ask!
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