NEW YORK, NY — Président® brand cheese wins 6 Awards at the 33nd Annual American Cheese Society (ACS) Competition and Judging, the largest cheese contest in North America. This year, the ACS was held in Des Moines, Iowa and featured 1,843 entries, the largest number of entries ever, from 260 producers.
Président Triple Crème Brie 3Kg and Reduced Fat Feta, new additions to the Président product line, were each awarded 1st Place. Triple Crème Brie 1Kg and Rondelé Garlic & Herb Gourmet Spreadables were each awarded 2nd Place. Among the 3rd Place winners were Feta Crumbles and Brie with Herbs.
Président® cheese has won more than 64 medals over the past 8 years and has distinguished itself in every contest from 2009 to 2015. President is honored to continue the tradition of excellence with this year’s awards. “We are thrilled that the President brand has once again been recognized for its excellence in the U.S. dairy industry.” says Marketing Director Karine Blake.
Président® ACS 2016 Winners
1ST PLACE:
Triple Crème Brie 3kg.
- Category: Soft-Ripened Cheeses
- Subcategory: Triple Crème – soft ripened/cream added-all milks
Reduced Fat Feta
- Category: Low Fat / Low Salt Cheese
- Subcategory: Fat Free and Low Fat Cheese – all milks
2ND PLACE:
Triple Crème Brie 1Kg.
· Category: Soft-Ripened Cheese
· Subcategory: Triple Crème – soft ripened/cream added-all milks
Rondelé Garlic & Herbs Gourmet Spreadable Cheese
- Category: Flavored Cheese
- Subcategory: Yogurt and Cultured Products with flavor added – all milks
3RD PLACE:
Feta Crumbles
- Category: Feta Cheeses
- Subcategory: Feta – made from cow’s milk
Brie – Herbs
- Category: Flavored Cheese
- Subcategory: Soft-ripened with flavor added – all milks
About Président®:
Président® is a leading brand of the Lactalis Group, a company founded in France in 1933, and today the global leader in dairy. Lactalis Group brings over 80 years of French artisanship and tradition to the dairy industry. Président is a leading cheese brand in Europe with a wide range of specialty and PDO (Protected Denomination of Origin) cheeses. For more information, including a full product list, visit www.presidentcheese.com.
Source: Président®
