NEW YORK, NY — Lactalis American Group is thrilled to share that five of its Président® brand cheeses won medals at the World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest 2019 held from August 20-22 at MATC Culinary Arts School in Madison, Wisconsin. This year’s award-winning cheeses are:
GOLD MEDALS:
Président® 8oz Feta Chunk
Président® 7oz Unsalted Butter
SILVER MEDAL:
Président® Triple Crème Brie
BRONZE MEDALS:
Président® 8oz Brie
Président® Wee Brie
Président® Feta Chunk, which was awarded a gold medal has a perfect balance of creaminess and saltiness, making it a full-flavored favorite. Also a gold medal winner, Président® Unsalted Butter is consistently praised for its texture and flavor. The most widely recognized of Président® branded products, Président® Brie products won three medals. The Triple Crème Brie, which was awarded a silver medal, is enhanced with additional cream, making for an ultra-smooth, buttery treat. While Président® 8oz Brie, a versatile staple with a creamy and mild taste and Président® Wee Brie, a consumer favorite that served in individual wedges for easy snacking were awarded bronze medals.
Lactalis American Group Director of Marketing for Président® Karine Blake states, “We’re excited to have two new product winners this year, Président® 8oz Feta Chunk and Président® 7oz Unsalted Butter, and both gold medals too. It’s an honor to continue to be recognized for our commitment to quality and innovation and we look forward to offering our beloved core products as well as new options for modern lifestyles.”
For more information about the Président® brand and its award-winning products, visit www.presidentcheese.com.
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About Lactalis American Group, Inc.
Lactalis American Group is part of Lactalis Group, a third-generation, family-owned company and world leader in dairy. Since the early 1980s, LAG has brought US consumers the best that dairy has to offer. The company’s corporate headquarters are in Buffalo, NY and manufacturing facilities are located in New York, Idaho, and Wisconsin. LAG produces a rich lineup of French cheeses including brie, camembert, chevre and spreads, and Italian favorites such as mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, and mascarpone, under leading brands like and Galbani® and President®, and milk under the Parmalat® brand.
