Wisconsin Ranks Among Elite at US Cheese Championship

February 27, 2023 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

Wisconsin again wins more awards than any other state or country during the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. Wisconsin cheesemakers secure almost half of the 20 finalist honors, including first and second runner-up. 

Outstanding Wins for Prairie Farms Cheeses at U.S. Championship Cheese Contest

February 27, 2023 Prairie Farms

“Starting the year with multiple awards from this prestigious contest affirms the commitment of our dairy farmers and cheesemakers to work together to produce the very best cheese. The contest judges recognized their hard work, and I couldn’t be more proud of their accomplishments,” said Matt McClelland, CEO/EVP of Prairie Farms.

Watch 2023 U.S. Champion Cheese Announcement Live Online

Mark your calendars now and join the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) virtually on Thursday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m. (CT) for the announcement of the winner of the 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest®, livestreamed at USChampionCheese.org and Facebook.com/USChampionshipCheeseContest.

U.S. Championship Cheese Contest Features 2,249 Entries

With less than one month remaining until the renowned 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest®, dairy manufacturers across the country are ready for a robust competition for the coveted title of U.S. Champion. Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the Contest, announced today that 197 makers of cheese, butter, yogurt, and dry dairy ingredients in 35 states submitted 2,249 products across 113 classes for evaluation.

Caputo Cheese Wins Big at the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin

March 21, 2019 Caputo Cheese

Chicago-based dairy manufacturer and award-winning cheesemaker Caputo Cheese took home three awards at the 2019 United States Championship Cheese Contest. Caputo Cheese won first place for their hand-dipped Ricotta Red and third place for both their artful Nodini knots and signature hand-made Burrata.