Description
Produced in France from certified organic cow’s milk under the BIOPARTENAIRE Fair Trade programme, Organic Saphir du Velay is an elegant French blue cheese that combines traditional cheesemaking with responsible sourcing. Made from pasteurised organic milk, it develops a smooth, creamy texture with refined blue veining and a delicate balance of buttery richness, gentle earthy aromas, and mild blue cheese character.
Unlike more assertive blue cheeses, Saphir du Velay offers a softer, more approachable flavour profile, making it ideal for consumers seeking the complexity of a traditional French blue cheese without overwhelming intensity. Its creamy paste melts beautifully, making it equally suitable for cheese boards, gourmet salads, sauces, burgers, pizzas, and premium culinary applications.
Supplied as two whole 2.5kg cheeses, this professional format is ideal for specialty retailers, delicatessens, hotels, restaurants, and foodservice operators requiring flexibility for cutting and portioning. Its attractive natural rind and distinctive blue marbling provide an excellent presentation for premium cheese counters while maintaining consistent quality throughout its shelf life.
As part of Biodéal’s carefully selected portfolio of organic and Fair Trade dairy products, Saphir du Velay reflects the company’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, ethical producer partnerships, and premium French cheesemaking.
BeeBridge supplies Organic Fair Trade Saphir du Velay as part of its curated portfolio of premium European cheeses for importers, wholesalers, retailers, and foodservice professionals throughout Asia.
Product Fact Sheet
Product Name: Organic Fair Trade Blue Cheese Saphir du Velay Cow’s Milk Cheese 2 × 2.5kg
French Commercial Name: Saphir du Velay
Supplier: Biodéal
Brand: Accord & Fromages
Origin: France — Nationwide (Organic Dairy Portfolio)
Milk: Organic cow’s milk
Milk Treatment: Pasteurised
Cheese Type: Blue-veined semi-soft cheese
Organic Certification: Certified Organic
Fair Trade Certification: BIOPARTENAIRE®
Milk Certification: Organic; Fair Trade / BIOPARTENAIRE®
Protected Status: None
Weight: 2 × 2.5kg
Packaging: Whole cheeses
Storage: Refrigerated
Minimum Shelf Life: 30 days
Product Category: Soft and Blue Cow’s Milk Cheese
BeeBridge MOQ: 100kg mixed products unless otherwise agreed.
Supplier Activation Package: Available. First shipment can establish the import pathway, documentation, and future wholesale ordering.
Trade Finance: Up to 90-day HSBC trade finance available for qualified buyers.
