Why this Camembert is good news for cheese lovers

From The World: The Number in the News — Today’s number is four. The fungus used to make Camembert cheese comes from northern France. But an American scientist was able to create the mold, known as Penicillium camemberti, in a lab in Boston. It could have ramifications for cheese makers — and charcuterie boards — worldwide. Our new show, the Number in the News, is a daily flash briefing for your smart speaker that we’re featuring as a special here in The World’s podcast feed. Everyday, listen to the Number in the News and hear a shareable story in just two minutes from The World’s Bianca Hillier. It’s one number you won’t forget, and why it’s in the news today. Add The Number in the News to your smart speaker news briefing on an Amazon or Google smart speaker.

From The World: The Number in the News — Today’s number is four. The fungus used to make Camembert cheese comes from northern France. But an American scientist was able to create the mold, known as Penicillium camemberti, in a lab in Boston. It could have ramifications for cheese makers — and charcuterie boards — worldwide.

Our new show, the Number in the News, is a daily flash briefing for your smart speaker that we’re featuring as a special here in The World’s podcast feed. Everyday, listen to the Number in the News and hear a shareable story in just two minutes from The World’s Bianca Hillier. It’s one number you won’t forget, and why it’s in the news today.

Add The Number in the News to your smart speaker news briefing on an Amazon or Google smart speaker.