Belle Chevre Plans Year-long Anniversary Celebration

Belle Chevre, based in Elkmont, Ala., marks its 25th year of crafting the highest-quality goat’s milk cheeses with a series of events, including the opening of new retail locations; a cross-country tour called “Belle’s Big Adventure”; a 10K/5K/Fun Run known as “Running with the Goats” on the Richard Martin Rails to Trails; and a newly designed website.

Belle Chevre has evolved the product line and the brand to keep up with the pace of the increased interest in specialty cheese and in artisan quality products. Today, the cheeses are still handmade and hand-packaged, and have continued to garner only the highest of praise and accolades.

“I am so honored to herald Belle Chevre through its next stage of evolution and growth,” said Tasia Malakasis, president. “I cannot wait to see what excitement waits for us in our second 25 years. We have a lot up our sleeve.”

“We intend to celebrate in grand style all year long,” she added. Belle Chevre was founded by Liz Parnell, who later sold the business to Malakasis.

Belle Chevre has been recognized and applauded by everyone from the American Cheese Society (for excellence in craftsmanship) and the Good Food Awards (for excellence in sustainability) to the “Today” show and O, the Oprah Magazine. 

With 25 years of cheesemaking experience, this passionate group of artisans has nearly 100 national awards and is a favorite of the nation’s most savvy cheesemongers. Their unique selection of handmade cheeses go far beyond the classic log to include sweet breakfast chevres, cheeses marinated in olive oil and herbs, a chevre cheesecake, and DIY cheese kits.