Almost 50,000 pounds of artisanal cheese were stolen in a sophisticated heist in the UK. AdvertisementOne of the most sophisticated cheese heists in history has left British cheesemakers reeling and facing an uncertain future. Neal's Yard unwittingly delivered the cheese, estimated to be worth about £300,000 ($390,000), to the fraudsters before realizing they were not legitimate buyers. "One of the things that made it so appealing was thinking that we'd see British cheese in a French supermarket." Calver said Neals Yard Dairy's ability to survive the financial loss is critical for the sector.

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