LOS ANGELES – Montchevre, the leading goat cheese manufacturer in the United States and producer of the first non-GMO goat cheese, continues to win accolades by claiming seven awards at the 2017 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest®. Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association, the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, is the largest technical cheese, butter, and yogurt competition in the country.
At the 19th biennial U.S. Championship Cheese Contest held Thursday, March 9 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Montchevre received the following honors:
Class: Flavored Soft Goat’s Milk Cheeses
Best of Class, Truffle Fresh Goat Cheese Log
Second, Four Pepper Fresh Goat Cheese Log
Class: Flavored Soft Goat’s Milk Cheese with Sweet Condiments
Best of Class, Blueberry Vanilla Fresh Goat Cheese Log
Class: Semi-Soft Goat’s Milk Cheeses
Best of Class, Crumbled Goat Cheese
Class: Flavored Semi-Soft Goat’s Milk Cheeses
Best of Class, Apricot & Sage Crumbled Goat Cheese
Third, Candied Cranberry Crumbled Goat Cheese
Class: Hard Goat’s Milk Cheeses
Best of Class, Trivium (in partnership with Crown Finish Caves and Creamery 333)
A record-setting 2,303 cheeses, butters, and yogurts from 33 states participated in the 2017 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest.
“We couldn’t be prouder to bring home seven awards, including five Best of Class awards, at this year’s U.S. Championship Cheese Contest,” said Montchevre Co-Founder Arnaud Solandt. “These accolades are a true testament to our craft and the quality of our product thanks to the fresh milk supply of Montchevre’s network of more than 350 local family farms.”
True pioneers, family owned and operated, Montchevre has been producing goat cheese since 1989, recently launching its NSF Non-GMO True North Certified 4 oz. Fresh Goat Cheese Logs nationwide in June 2016, an industry first. In January 2017, Montchevre furthered its commitment to becoming entirely non-GMO by announcing its goal of transitioning an additional 20-25 farms, within its network of more than 350 independent family farms, to non-GMO by the end of the year.
Offering an extensive product line of award-winning fresh goat cheeses, aged specialty goat cheeses and seasonally inspired flavored goat cheeses, Montchevre products are available at independent grocers and major retailers across the U.S. Retailers include Bristol Farms, Gelson’s, HEB, Ingles Markets, Publix, Safeway, Sam’s Club, Schnucks, Smart & Final, Stop & Shop, Target, Walmart and Whole Foods. Montchevre can also be purchased online at www.montchevre.com and shipped nationwide.
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ABOUT MONTCHEVRE: Founded in 1989 by Arnaud Solandt and Jean Rossard, Montchevre began as a small operation in a 4,000 square-foot former cheddar plant in Preston, WI. More than 25 years later, Montchevre is the leading goat cheese producer in the United States. Remaining true to its original core principles, Montchevre places emphasis on high-quality, wholesome products and production of outstanding goat cheese at the very best value. Producing more than 50 variations of goat cheese, thanks to the supply of milk from 350+ local family farms, Montchevre is conscious of ethics and best practice, purposely protecting farmers’ livelihoods and striving to provide a safe and pleasant work environment for all employees. The Montchevre product line includes a large variety of traditional goat cheese, aged specialty goat cheese and seasonally inspired goat cheese available nationwide. www.montchevre.com
Source: Montchevre
