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The Scouting movement’s famous motto of “be prepared” could soon become “be prepared to eat cheese” following a sponsorship deal with the makers of Edam.
Friesland Foods, the Dutch company behind the red-waxed cheese, is to support the UK Scout Association’s “chef’s badge”, which youngsters can earn by learning how to cook.

It’s one of the mysteries that have perplexed cheese experts for decades; now a team from a German university say they have discovered why mature Gouda is so tasty.
The University of Munster scientists say they have identified the key elements responsible for the deep, lingering flavour of the classic Dutch cheese.