We are very excited to announce that the Swiss Valley Farms Luana, Iowa plant took home 4 ribbons for their entries into the 2012 American Cheese Society Competition, held this past week in Raleigh, North Carolina. This year’s competition was the largest ever with 254 companies submitting 1,711 products!
Swiss Valley Farms won in the following categories:
Fresh Unripened Cheeses; Open Category, Made from Cow’s Milk
Cream Cheese – 2nd Place
American Made/International Style; Emmental Style with Eye Formation, Made from Cow’s Milk
Baby Swiss Wheel* – 2nd Place
Baby Swiss Block – 3rd Place
Swiss Block – 3rd Place
*Manufactured at Whitehill Cheese; entered by Luana plant
About the American Cheese Society (ACS): The American Cheese Society is an organization passionate about supporting American specialty cheeses through research, education and networking, with an emphasis on safety and sustainability. Founded in 1983, ACS membership is comprised of cheese makers, retailers and enthusiasts who share the same passion.
Source: Caves of Faribault~Swiss Valley Farms