After two days of judging at the Huntington Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota this June, the American Cheese Society (ACS) has pulled back the curtain on some of the standout products that graced the ACS 2024 Judging & Competition. The winners were announced during the recent Cheese For Real Conference at the Buffalo Convention Center, revealing Fromagerie la Station’s Raclette de Compton au Poivre as the first place Best of Show winner.
"We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of these cheesemakers," said David Lockwood, Chair of the American Cheese Society’s Judging & Competition Committee. "Their dedication to craftsmanship and quality is truly inspiring, and we are proud to recognize their contributions to the cheese industry."
The raclette-style cheese stood out among 1,596 entries during the competition. This was Fromagerie la Station’s first time submitting its products in the competition, resulting in a total of seven awards. The company took home three first place titles and three second place titles along with its first place Best of Show award.
As a press release explained, La Raclette de Compton au Poivre has a coppery-colored washed rind surrounding the semi-firm golden paste with its line of pink peppercorns running through the center of the cheese; the aroma of apples and butter is enhanced by the pink peppercorns when heated.
At this year’s competition, entries were judged across 133 different categories, resulting in the distribution of 380 awards to 142 organizations. For the full list of the 2024 Judging & Competition winners, click here.
Congratulations to all who took home an award at this highly competitive event!
