Pine River Celebrates American Cheese Society and Wisconsin State Fair Contest Wins

August 20, 2019 Pine River Pre-Pack

It was another successful summer awards season for Pine River Pre-Pack who took home a third place win at the prestigious American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition and earned the top two spots at the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest.

Laura Chenel Original Medallion Wins First Place at the 2019 American Cheese Society Competition

August 12, 2019 Laura Chenel

Laura Chenel also won second place in the aged goat cheese category for Laura Chenel Crottin, a distinguished aged cheese made with a geotrichum rind, and third place for a flavored fresh goat cheese log with its newest flavor, Garlic & Chive.

Five Président Brand Cheeses Win Medals at the American Cheese Society Judging & Competition 2019

August 12, 2019 Lactalis American Group

Lactalis American Group is thrilled to share that five of its Président® brand cheese won medals at the American Cheese Society Judging & Competition 2019 held from July 31 – August 3 in Richmond, Virginia.

Wisconsin Sweeps the 2019 American Cheese Society Competition

In total, Wisconsin cheesemakers, butter and yogurt makers claimed 28 percent of all awards, including 37 first place ribbons, 37 second place and 48 third place. An astounding 34 Wisconsin cheese and dairy companies won awards and as a state, Wisconsin swept 6 categories!

Vermont Cheesemakers Set Record With 44 Ribbons in National Competition

A new record was set for Vermont cheeses at the prestigious American Cheese Society’s 36th Annual Awards competition (ACS) in Richmond, Virginia. Vermont producers, big and small, collectively took home 44 ribbons, marking Vermont’s best showing to date. Additionally, five Vermont cheeses were finalists for the Best of Show.