Wisconsin wins big in World Championship Cheese Contest

Wisconsin cheesemakers earned 117 cheese awards at the 35th biennial World Championship Cheese Contest held in Madison this year. The contest, hosted by Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, had over 3000 entries of cheese, yogurt, butter, and other dairy products from 25 countries around the world. Wisconsin’s awards make up more than the combined total of the subsequent six highest-earning competing counties and states. Of the awards, Wisconsin took home 36.2% of total cow’s milk cheese awards.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin CEO Chad Vincent said These awards are a testament to the commitment and passion of our cheesemakers, and these accolades are well-deserved.

Making it to the list of Top 20 cheeses in the world are Henning’s Wisconsin Cheese from Kiel, for their Traditional Waxed Cheddar, and Schuman Cheese from Turtle Lake, WI, for their Cello Copper Kettle Parmesan.