Silver Showing at World Championship Cheese Contest
Hoard’s Dairyman Belaire a judges’ favorite

Fort Atkinson, WI – The World Championship Cheese Contest was held March 1 to 3, in Madison, Wis. Fifty-three cheese connoisseurs from 16 different countries judged the entries at the Monona Terrace Convention Center. It is hailed as the largest technical cheese, butter, and yogurt competition in the world. The event saw nearly 3,000 entries across 141 classes this year, featuring cheeses from 29 countries.

Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery’s Port Salut-style cheese, Belaire, took a Silver Medal with its 2nd place finish among 28 worldwide entries in its class. “We are excited that Belair impressed the international judges,” stated Sandy Speich, Creamery Director at Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery.

Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery’s Sark, a triple cream butterkase cheese, competed against Belaire, and finish 6th in the very competitive class. “To place well is a credit to our Guernsey cows and our detailed cheese-making process,” she continued.

Other Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery entries included Gouda (aged 4 months and under) which ranked in the top one-third of its class. “Our Gouda competed against cheeses from the country that developed Gouda! To do that well, it really says a lot about our cheese’s flavor, body, and texture,” emphasized Speich.

The two-year old cheddar was in the top 40%. Gouda (aged 4 to 10 months) and St. Savior varieties also had strong showings. “With the number of cheeses entered in this global event, the competition is stiff. We are very pleased with our Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery results. We are looking forward to showcasing our cheeses at future international competitions,” shared the creamery director.

To learn more about these very special cheeses, visit: www.HoardsCreamery.com.

About Us

In 1870, W.D. Hoard, pioneering dairy farmer, publisher, and former Governor of Wisconsin, launched a movement to promote and improve dairy farming that signaled the beginning of the modern dairy industry. His legacy of providing dairy producers with education and guidance continues today through his magazine, Hoard’s Dairyman. Today the Hoard’s Dairyman Farm is home to an award-winning herd of Guernsey cows and is registered as a national historic site.

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