Joseph Farms Earns Three Medals at International Cheese & Dairy Awards
June 29, 2026 | 2 min to read
Staffordshire County Showground, UK — Joseph Farms Cheese Company won three medals at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards in the United Kingdom. The results add to an exceptional year of competition success and bring Joseph Farms’ 2026 total to 26 awards across major cheese competitions.
This year, Joseph Farms earned:
• Gold Medal – String Cheese
• Silver Medal – Part Skim Mozzarella
• Silver Medal – Special Reserve Extra Sharp Cheddar
The latest honors follow award-winning performances earlier this year at both the California State Fair Commercial Cheese Competition and the Los Angeles International Dairy Competition.
Three Joseph Farms varieties have been recognized at every major cheese competition announced so far in 2026. String Cheese swept the California State Fair, Los Angeles International Dairy Competition and International Cheese & Dairy Awards, earning Gold medals at all three events. Special Reserve Extra Sharp Cheddar captured Double Gold at the California State Fair and added medals at both Los Angeles International and the International Cheese & Dairy Awards. Part Skim Mozzarella earned awards at all three events.
“Quality starts with a commitment to doing things the right way every day,” said Mike Gallo, CEO of Joseph Farms Cheese Company. “That approach has guided Joseph Farms for decades and continues to be the foundation of every variety we make. Using natural ingredients and a consistent cheesemaking process helps deliver the taste and quality people expect from Joseph Farms.”
The International Cheese & Dairy Awards add to a long history of international recognition for Joseph Farms. For more than a decade, Joseph Farms has earned medals at prestigious competitions in the United Kingdom and across Europe, including the World Cheese Awards and Global Cheese Awards. Over the years, judges have recognized a wide range of varieties, including Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Cheddar and Pepper Jack.
The latest honors build on decades of award-winning success for Joseph Farms. Over the years, Joseph Farms has earned hundreds of awards, including Best of Show, Best of California, Best Cheese of the Competition, Best of Class honors, national championships and international medals.
Joseph Farms cheese is made in Atwater, California, using 100% fresh Grade A California milk from cows never treated with artificial hormones. Joseph Farms cheese naturally contains 0 grams of lactose per serving and is a good source of protein.