Artisanal cheeses, including Cheddar and Parmesan, have become the target of criminal gangs who steal and sell them at high prices. The theft of 950 wheels of Cheddar cheese worth up to £300,000 from Neal's Yard Dairy in London left detectives baffled. Cheese larceny is big business, with prices of Cheddar cheese in the UK rising by around 42% in the past three years. The rising costs of cheese production, combined with increasing demand from international markets, have led to higher prices for consumers. British artisan cheesemakers are calling for support to ensure their future.