Coombe Castle International Celebrates Major Wins at the 2025 International Cheese and Dairy Awards
August 11, 2025 | 4 min to read
Award-Winning British Cheeses, Creams and Butter Available in the U.S. Market
UK – Coombe Castle International, a leading exporter of British and Irish dairy products, is proud to announce a triumphant performance at the 2025 International Cheese and Dairy Awards (ICDA), held in Staffordshire, England this June.
About the Awards
The International Cheese & Dairy Awards, held annually in the UK, feature blind tastings judged by industry experts. Awards recognise excellence in flavor, texture, innovation, and consistency.
Representing some of the finest names in British dairy, Coombe Castle is celebrating award wins for its own-label Devon Cream Company clotted creams, Guinness™ Cheddar as well as honors earned by key partners Belton Farm and Delamere Dairy.
Coombe Castle’s signature cream range, Belton Farm’s handcrafted cheeses, and Delamere’s creamy goats’ butter all received top accolades, reinforcing the UK’s reputation for excellence in traditional and specialty dairy production. These award-winning products are proudly available to customers and retailers across the United States.
Highlights from the 2025 ICDA include:
- Devon Cream Company:
- Gold Awards – Devon Cream Company Clotted Cream and Clotted Cream with Gingerbread
- Bronze Award – Devon Cream Company Clotted Cream with Limoncello
- Guinness™ Cheddar: Bronze Award – Guinness™ Cheddar
- Belton Farm:
- Supreme Champion Cheese – for Coloured Cheshire cheese
- 9 other trophies
- 31 Gold Awards, 14 Silver Awards, 13 Bronze Awards
- Delamere Dairy:
- Gold Award – Delamere Goats’ Butter
This marks the fifth time Belton Farm has taken home the prestigious Supreme Champion title in the past 60 years. Speaking about the win, Justin Beckett, Managing Director at Belton Farm, said: “To be named Supreme Champion once again is a huge honour and a proud moment for the whole team. Our Coloured Cheshire is a true classic, and this recognition is testament to the skill of our cheesemakers, the outstanding quality of milk from our local farming partners, and the dedication of everyone at Belton Farm to producing the very best in British cheese.”
The Gold Award for their Goats Butter marks a significant milestone for Delamere, which has consistently impressed judges with its commitment to quality and flavor. The awards cement Delamere’s position as a world-class producer of goat-based dairy products. “We’re absolutely thrilled and honored to receive this accolade,” said Liz Sutton, co‑founder of Delamere Dairy. “It’s a proud moment for our farmers and team, who pour care and craftsmanship into every churn of butter. This award underlines our dedication to delivering exceptional goat dairy products to consumers worldwide.”
With over 40 years of experience in the dairy export industry, Coombe Castle works closely with artisanal and family-run producers to bring authentic British cheese and dairy products to international markets. The wins at ICDA 2025 further cements the company’s role as a global ambassador for the UK dairy sector.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized among the best in the world,” said Ben Hutchins, Sales and Marketing Director of Coombe Castle International. “These awards reflect the craftsmanship and commitment to quality that defines British dairy. It’s a privilege to bring these exceptional products to our partners and customers in the U.S.”
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About Coombe Castle International
Based in Southwest England, Coombe Castle International specializes in exporting premium British and Irish dairy products to more than 40 countries worldwide. The company is known for its award-winning range of traditional cheeses, clotted cream, and butter, working with a curated selection of family-owned producers.
