ELIZABETH, NJ
At the World Championship Cheese Contest, held bi-annually in Wisconsin, the Original Schweizer Rohmilch Emmentaler was declared to be the world's top cheese.
Close behind were several Atalanta favorites. The cheese company was honored with a total of eight awards, including five 1st place honors, according to a press release.
The awards were hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, and the show honors cheeses in 90 different categories. The competition took place over several weeks, with more than 2,600 entries from 22 countries.
The Atalanta winners included Canadian specialties Ashlyn Soft Ripened Goat's Milk Cheese, and COWS CREAMERY Extra Old and Appletree Smoked Cheddar.
Beemster also took home the two top awards in the Mild Gouda category for its Beemster Vlaskaas and Beemster Medium. Award-winning St. Clemens creamery won first prize in the Gorgonzola category for its Bornzola cheese, while perennial favorite Queso Manchego D.O. by Dehesa de Los Llanos Gran Reserva placed second in the Hard Sheep’s Milk Cheese category
Congratulations to Atalanta and all the winners of the World Championship Cheese Contest!
World Championship Cheese Contest
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