World Championship Cheese Contest Boasts 3,302 Entries
February 16, 2024 | 1 min to read
The 35th biennial World Championship Cheese Contest has attracted a record 3,302 entries from over 400 dairy manufacturers across 25 countries and 32 U.S. states. According to Kirsten Strohmenger of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, the contest’s gold medal is a powerful marketing tool that enhances consumer purchasing. Participants gain recognition and receive valuable feedback from an esteemed panel of judges as they compete for the prestigious title of World Champion.
Global dairy product entries for the 35th biennial World Championship Cheese Contest has reached 3,302 cheeses, butters, yogurts and dairy ingredients, according to event host Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA).
“In the U.S. and around the world, the Contest’s gold medal seal on the labels of award-winning products drives consumer purchases and boosts sales,” said WCMA Contest Director Kirsten Strohmenger. “Our Contest offers entrants the chance at a coveted title, as well as valuable impartial technical feedback from a team of internationally renowned judges.”
More than 400 dairy manufacturers from 25 countries and 32 American states submitted entries to vie for the coveted title of World Champion.
Countries represented in the World Championship Cheese Contest include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, and United Kingdom.
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