Quebec's Le Baluchon Named Canadian Cheese Awards' 'Cheese Of Year'

TORONTO — Le Baluchon, a cheese from Quebec, has been named cheese of the year in the inaugural Canadian Cheese Awards.

The cheese, from Fromagerie FX Pichet in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Perade won in the competition, which featured 76 producers from across the country submitting 291 cheeses for judging.

Le Baluchon was also named best in the semi-soft cheese and organic categories.

The awards were handed out Monday at the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto.

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