Emmi Roth Celebrates 13 Wins At 2018 World Cheese Awards

FITCHBURG, Wisconsin – Emmi Roth captured 13 awards at the recent 2018 World Cheese Awards in Bergen, Norway.

The leading producer of specialty cheese took home six awards for its imported cheeses from Switzerland, including bronze and silver awards for Emmi Le Gruyére® AOP, bronze for Emmi Kaltbach™ Emmentaler® AOP, silver for Emmi Kaltbach Le Gruyére AOP, gold for Der Scharfe Maxx, a bold washed-rind cheese from Käserei Studer, and gold for Emmi Kaltbach Le Crémeux, a smear-ripened Emmi exclusive.

Roth® Cheese, part of the Switzerland-based Emmi Group, earned seven awards for its specialty cheeses from Wisconsin, including bronze awards for Roth Grand Cru® Original and Roth Grand Cru Reserve in block form, silver for Roth Grand Cru Original and Roth Grand Cru Reserve in wheel form, silver for Roth GranQueso® and Roth’s Private Reserve, and gold for a wheel of Roth Grand Cru Surchoix – the World Cheese Award’s 2016 World Champion.

“We are thrilled to be recognized for both our specialty cheeses imported from Switzerland and originals we produce in Wisconsin,” says Heather Engwall, Vice President of Marketing for Emmi Roth. “From the dairy farmers who provide the milk, to the cheesemakers and affineurs in the Swiss Kaltbach Caves and cellars of Wisconsin, everyone has a reason to celebrate.”

A record-breaking 3,500 cheeses were entered into the competition and judged by an international panel of 230 experts from 29 nations.

To see a complete list of winners from the 2018 World Cheese Awards visitworldcheeseawards.com.

For more information about Emmi and Roth cheese visit emmiusa.comand rothcheese.com and follow Emmi USA and Roth Cheese on Facebook.

About Emmi USA
Emmi USA brings artisan cave-aged cheese, warm fondues, and traditional and exclusive cheeses from Switzerland to the United States. Steeped in custom and culture, our expert cheesemakers use centuries-old methods to create only the finest specialties, including Kaltbach Cave-Aged Le Gruyère AOP, an epic cheese with an exceptionally intense flavor, stemming from extensive curing in our natural sandstone cave near Lucerne, Switzerland. Learn more at emmiusa.com.

About Roth®
Roth® cheeses are made using the freshest, local Wisconsin milk. We make traditional cheeses inspired by our Swiss heritage, like Grand Cru®, innovative Wisconsin originals such as Roth Prairie Sunset® and Roth GranQueso®, and everyday favorites like Buttermilk Blue®, Havarti and Gouda. We have earned top awards for our cheese from national and international competitions, including the title of World Champion at the 2016 World Championship Cheese Contest for Roth Grand Cru® Surchoix. Learn more at rothcheese.com.

Source: Emmi Roth USA