The International Cheese Awards were held in Nantwich on Tuesday 30th July. The awards are the biggest cheese show in the world which have over 5,000 entries from over 30 countries and a huge 1,380 attendees to the event.  Dairygold had great success at this years awards, achieving the best results we have ever had with a massive 16 awards!  

Below are the Dairygold’s results:

GOLD

DP157 – Soft, Semi-soft or Cream Cheese without Additives – American Style Soft Cheese

DP246 – Cheese – any type or variety. Open to Irish Cheesemakers – Irish White Extra Mature Cheddar

DP317-  Sliced Cheese – UK Exhibitors / UK Cheese – West Country Farmhouse Cheddar 90x110x30g Slice

DP321- Best Pizza Cheese – UK Exhibitors/Non UK Exhibitors – Pizzamelt 4x4x23mm

DP338 – Carton of Soured Cream- Imokilly Sour Cream

DP365 – Best New Dairy Product. For any new Non UK product – Cheddar & Cheese Jalapeno Sauce

DP368 – A Dessert Cheesecake – using cheese/dairy products, combined with any other components or ingredients – Three Tier Cheesecake made by Leeds Staff

SILVER

DP365 – Best New Dairy Product. For any new Non UK product- Cheddar Cheese Sauce

DP320-  Best Sandwich Cheese – UK Exhibitors/Non UK Exhibitors – Irish White Mild Cheddar 10g Triangle Slice

DP318 –Sliced Cheese – UK Exhibitors /Non UK Cheese – Irish White Mature Cheddar 90x110x30g Slice

DP272- Best German Cheese. Open to all varieties of cheese produced in Germany – Cheddar Cheese Sauce

 

BRONZE

DP318 – Sliced Cheese – UK Exhibitors /Non UK Cheese – Oak Smoked White Mild Cheddar 90x110x20g Slice

DP321- Best Pizza Cheese – UK Exhibitors/Non UK Exhibitors –  Mozzarella/White Mild Cheddar 70/30 Blend

VERY HIGHLY COMMENDED

DP35 – Mature Cheddar Cheese – White or Coloured. Open to non UK creameries only – Irish White mature Cheddar

DP36 – Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese – White or Coloured. Open to non UK creameries – Irish White Extra Mature Cheddar

DP132 – Whole Cheese – Truckle or Wheel – White or Coloured- Regato PDO