LONGUEUIL, QC – True to its tradition of excellence, Agropur Cooperative and its cheeses from Canada and U.S. distinguished themselves again at the prestigious World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wisconsin on March 1819, 2014.
Agropur is proud that its carefully crafted products, made with constant attention to quality, have been recognized at such a distinguished competition, where the world's finest cheeses are represented. A record 2,615 cheeses and butters from 22 countries, including Switzerland, Italy, Germany, England and Greece, were entered in this year's World Championship Cheese Contest and judged by some 50 judges from 20 countries.
The official awards ceremony will be held at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 24.
Agropur picked up more than 20 prizes in the competition:
Best of class
Mild Cheddar, Weyauwega, Wisconsin, in the "Cheddar, Mild" category
Medium Cheddar, Weyauwega, Wisconsin, in the "Cheddar, Medium (3 to 6 months)" category
Whole Milk Mozzarella, Luxemburg, Wisconsin, in the "Mozzarella" category
Low Moisture Mozzarella, Luxemburg, Wisconsin, in the "Mozzarella, Part Skim" category
Smoked Provolone, Luxemburg, Wisconsin, in the "Smoked Provolone" category
Feta, Weyauwega, Wisconsin, in the "Feta" category
Reduced Sodium Provolone, Luxemburg, Wisconsin, in the "Reduced Sodium Cheeses" category
Brie Chevalier Triple Creme, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, in the "Brie" category
Second award
Mild Cheddar, Weyauwega, Wisconsin, in the "Cheddar, Mild" category
Sharp Cheddar, Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, Quebec, in the "Cheddar, Sharp (6 months to 1 year)" category
Monterey Jack, Hull, Iowa, in the "Monterey Jack" category
Colby Jack, Hull, Iowa, in the "Marbled Curd Cheese" category
Provolone, Luxemburg, Wisconsin, in the "Provolone, Mild" category
Smoked Provolone, Luxemburg, Wisconsin, in the "Smoked Provolone" category
Feta, Weyauwega, Wisconsin, in the "Feta" category
Brie Double Creme Vaudreuil, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, in the "Brie" category
Brie Chevalier Pepper, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, in the "Open Class: Flavour Soft Ripened Cheeses" category
Crème de Grand Cheddar, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, in the "Pasteurized Process Cheeses" category
Third Award
Aged Cheddar, Weyauwega, Wisconsin, in the "Cheddar, Aged One to Two Years" category
Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella, Luxemburg, Wisconsin, in the "Mozzarella, Part Skim" category
Camembert l'Extra, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, in the "Camembert" category
Champfleury, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, in the "Open Class: Soft Ripened Cheeses" category
About Agropur
Founded in 1938, Agropur is an important player in the North American dairy industry. With sales of more than $3.8 billion, the Cooperative is a source of pride for its 3,348 dairy producer owners and 6,300 employees. Agropur processes more than 3.3 billion litres of milk per year in its 31 plants across North America and boasts an impressive line of products that includes such prestigious brands as Natrel, Québon, OKA, iögo and Olympic (joint venture – Ultima Foods), Farmers, Agropur Signature, Central Dairies, Agropur Grand Cheddar, Sealtest and Island Farms.
Source: Agropur