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UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP CHEESE CONTEST2

TEAM GUGGISBERGGuggisberg Cheese

Millersburg, Ohio

2019

MIKE MATUCHESKISartori CompanyAntigo, Wisconsin

2017

TEAM GUGGISBERGGuggisberg Cheese

Millersburg, Ohio

2015

HOLLAND’S FAMILY CHEESE TEAMHolland’s Family Cheese

Thorp, Wisconsin

2013

KATIE HEDRICHLaClare Farms Specialties

Chilton, Wisconsin

2011

JOHN GRIFFITHSSartori Foods

Antigo, Wisconsin

2009

KEN ROOTMcCadam Cheese Company

Chateaugay, New York

2007

RANDY KRAHENBUHLFair Oaks Dairy Products

Fair Oaks, Indiana

2005

MICHAEL GINGRICHUplands Cheese Company

Dodgeville, Wisconsin

2003

CHRISTINE FARRELLOld Chatham Sheepherding Co.

Old Chatham, New York

2001

MILFRED SEVERSONKlondike Cheese Company

Monroe, Wisconsin

1999

RICK RUFERKolb Lena Bresse Bleu

Watertown, Wisconsin

1997

CHARLES MALKASSIANVella Cheese Company of California

Sonoma, California

1995

MIKE BRENNENSTUHLLand O’ Lakes

Denmark, Wisconsin

1993

U.S. Cheese Contest

CHAMPIONSGIANNI TOFFOLONBelgioioso CheeseDenmark, Wisconsin

1991

LARRY MARTENCloverleaf Cheese Company

Stanley, Wisconsin

1989

TODD JAKOBISorrento Lactalis

Arpin, Wisconsin

1987

FRITZ KOPPDeppeler Cheese Factory

Monroe, Wisconsin

1985

JAMES MEIVESValley View Cheese Factory

South Wayne, Wisconsin

1983

LOUIS LUYKXLand O’ LakesKiel, Wisconsin

1981

1UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP CHEESE CONTEST

2019 UNITED STATES GRAND CHAMPIONRichard Guggisberg & Team Guggisberg

Doughty Valley

Guggisberg Cheese

Millersburg, Ohio

Baby Swis Wheels

Champion Round Score: 98.543

2019 FIRST RUNNER UPMarieke Gouda Team

Marieke Gouda

Thorp, WI

Marieke Gouda Premium


2019 SECOND RUNNER UPMarieke Gouda Team

Marieke Gouda

Thorp, WI

Marieke Gouda Overjarige


Complete Contest results are available at:

WWW.USCHAMPIONCHEESE.ORG.

GUGGISBERG EYES SECOND SUCCESSA petite Baby Swiss wheel made by Guggisberg Cheese in Millersburg, Ohio earned the title 2019 U.S. Champion Cheese in March, a mere four years after Guggisberg Premium Swiss topped the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest.Marieke Gouda of Thorp, Wisconsin, also continued their winning ways, earning both the First and Second Runner-Up positions this year, after besting the competition in 2013.Yet, the frequency of their success had no tempering effect on cheesemakers Richard Guggisberg and Marieke Penterman, with both appearing awed and thrilled at the Contest’s crowning event, Cheese Champion.

Perhaps that’s because they know exactly what a Championship Cheese Contest win can mean for a business. Guggisberg Cheese has enjoyed new national attention and strong sales since its 2015 win, enabling a major expansion of its operations. In the weeks since the 2019 competition, sales have jumped higher still.

The spotlight has been good to Marieke Gouda, too. The company was featured on CBS Sunday Morning as part of a Contest preview piece, and — in just the 48 hours after it aired — Marieke reported online sales greater than the total for all of 2018.We’re pleased to hear happy anecdotes like these from many Contest winners each year.

In 2019, dairy processors and manufacturers submitted a record 2,555 entries for Contest evaluation, and out of 116 classes, 72 different manufacturers and processors came away with gold. Winners include two-person operations and multi-national corporations. They hail from every part of the country, from New York to New Mexico. Some first-time competitors even earned gold.

That diversity of success speaks to the integrity of our judging panel, 60 of the nation’s most respected cheese buyers, graders, and researchers. This group was led in 2019 by Chief Judge Jim Mueller, Chief Judge Emeriti Bill Schlinsog and Bob Aschebrock, and Assistant Chief Judges Tim Czmowski of Agropur, Inc., Stan Dietsche of Oshkosh Cheese Sales & Storage, Josef Hubatschek of ALPMA, Mariana Marques de Almeida of Ms. J & Co., and Sandy Toney of Masters Gallery Foods. We thank them for sharing their expertise with us.

We also owe a debt of gratitude to the hundreds of volunteers who gave us their time and talent as part of the B-Team, led by Contest Chairperson Brian Eggebrecht of Welcome Dairy.We could not have stronger partners than our friends at WOW Logistics and Wisconsin Aging & Grading Cheese, who once again provided hundreds of hours of manpower and far more cubic feet of cold storage.

Klondike Cheese Company now houses the gold medal cheeses that will be auctioned off at the 2019 Cheese Industry Conference, April 17–18 in Madison, Wisconsin, with proceeds to benefit industry educational programs. We appreciate this support.

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is honored to host the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. Planning is already underway for our next competition, with a world of competitors coming to Wisconsin. Find out if you, too, can turn Contest gold into business success. Learn more at WorldChampionCheese.org.

JOHN UMHOEFER WCMA Executive Director

WINNING RESULTS


UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP CHEESE CONTESTPartner Sponsors

CLASS 1: CHEDDAR, MILD (0 TO 3 MONTHS)

BEST OF CLASSDavid Lindgren, Lynn Dairy, Inc, Granton, WI, Mild Cheddar ................................................................................ 98.55

SECOND AWARDTeam Jim Falls, AMPI, Jim Falls, WI, White Cheddar ............................................................................................................ 98.25

THIRD AWARDTeam Meister 2, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Mild Cheddar .................................................. 98.20

AMPI-Blair Team 2, AMPI-Blair, Blair, WI, Mild Cheddar ...................................................................................... 98.15

Richard Lechner, Lynn Dairy, Inc., Granton, WI, Mild Cheddar............................................ 98.15

Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Mild Cheddar ................................ 98.10

Team Middlebury, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Mild Cheddar ........... 98.10

Team Jim Falls, AMPI, Jim Falls, WI, Colored Cheddar ............................................................................. 98.05

Higgins Shawnie, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Mild ........................................ 98.00

Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Mild Cheddar ................................ 97.80

Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Mild Cheddar ........... 97.80

Gomez Santiago, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Mild

Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Mild Cheddar

Team Middlebury, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Mild Cheddar

Team Meister 1, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Mild Cheddar


Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cheddar Mild


Bongards Perham A, Bongards, Perham, MN, Cheddar

Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Mild Cheddar

Dan Stearns, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Cheddar Cheese

David Meyer, Lynn Dairy, Inc, Granton, WI, Mild Cheddar

Andy Follen, Lynn Dairy, Inc., Granton, WI, Mild Cheddar

AMPI-Blair Team 1, AMPI-Blair, Blair, WI, Mild Cheddar

Team Wapsie, Wapsie Valley Creamery, Inc., Independence, IA, Cheddar

Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Mild Cheddar

Charles Henn, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Cheddar Cheese

Team 1, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Mild Cheddar

Dutt Zack, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Mild

DFA, Dairy Farmers of America, Chicago, IL, Mild Cheddar

Team Le Sueur, Agropur, Le Sueur, MN, White Cheddar


Craythorn Whitney, Glanbia Nutritioanals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Mild

Pennland Pure, Pennland Pure, Hancock, MD, Cheddar

Rochester Team 1, AMPI, Rochester, MN, Mild Cheddar




CONTEST RESULTS




Matt Burrington, Associated Milk Producers, Inc, Sanborn, IA, Cheddar

Terry Lensmire, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Cheddar Cheese

Bongards Perham B, Bongards, Perham, MN, Cheddar

Glanbia Blackfoot, Glanbia Foods Blackfoot, Blackfoot, ID, Cheddar

Pineland Farms Dairy, Pineland Farms Dairy, Bangor, ME, Cheddar



Widmer’s Cheese Cellars Team, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, Mild Cheddar

Daniel Stearns, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Cheddar Cheese


MMPA Team/Heritage Ridge, Middlebury Cheese Plant, Middlebury, IN, Cheddar

Team 2, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Mild Cheddar

CLASS 2: CHEDDAR, MEDIUM (3 TO 6 MONTHS)

BEST OF CLASSTeam Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Medium Cheddar .................................................. 99.65

SECOND AWARDAMPI‑Blair Team 1, AMPI‑Blair, Blair, WI, Medium Cheddar .................................................................................. 98.75

THIRD AWARDTimothy Stearns, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Cheddar Cheese ......................................................................... 98.60

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cheddar Medium ........................................ 98.10

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cheddar Medium ........................................ 97.65

AMPI-Blair Team 2, AMPI-Blair, Blair, WI, Medium Cheddar ........................................................................... 97.45

Nate Huser, Foremost Farms USA, Marshfield, WI, Medium Cheddar ......................... 97.40

Kovacic Ajnizar, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Medium ............................. 97.35

Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Medium Cheddar .................................................................................................... 97.35

Team Middlebury, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Medium Cheddar .................................................................................................... 97.25

Team Meister 2, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Medium Cheddar

Kiel Cheesemakers, Land O Lakes, Inc., Kiel, WI, Medium Cheddar

Black Creek, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, 6 Month Cheddar

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Cheddar

Maksoc Mirjana, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Medium

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cheddar Medium

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cheddar Medium

Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Medium Cheddar

Carr Valley Cheese Co., Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Co., Inc., La Valle, WI, Masters Reserve Cheddar


Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery, Cabot, VT, Medium Cheddar

Team Middlebury, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Medium Cheddar



Huremovic Senada, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Medium

Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Medium Cheddar

Team 3, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Medium Cheddar

Bongards Perham B, Bongards, Perham, MN, Cheddar


Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Medium Cheddar

Doug Snortheim, Foremost Farms USA, Marshfield, WI, Medium Cheddar


Noble Brothers, Noble View Cheese Company Inc, Adell, WI, Organic White Cheddar

Martinez David, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Medium

DFA, Dairy Farmers of America, Chicago, IL, Medium Cheddar Cheese

Kiel Production Team, Land O Lakes, Inc., kiel, WI, Medium Cheddar

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Chedda

Team Middlebury, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Middlebury, VT, Medium Cheddar

Pennland Pure, Pennland Pure, Hancock, MD, Cheddar

Bongards Perham A, Bongards, Perham, MN, 40# Cheddar


Widmer’s Cheese Cellars Team, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, Mild Cheddar

Adam Petrie, Great Lakes Cheese of NY, Adams, NY, Cheddar


Terry Lensmire, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Cheddar Cheese

Joe Burnham, Great Lakes Cheese of NY, Adams, NY, Cheddar

Edward Nelson, Foremost Farms USA, Marshfield, WI, Medium Cheddar

Beaver Cheese Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Beaver, UT, Medium Yellow Cheddar

Tim Elmer, Great Lakes Cheese of NY, Adams, NY, Cheddar

CLASS 3: CHEDDAR, SHARP (6 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR)

BEST OF CLASSDan Stearns, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Cheddar Cheese ...................................................................................... 99.40

SECOND AWARDTeam Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Sharp Cheddar ..................................... 99.15

THIRD AWARDTillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Cheddar ............................................................................................................ 99.05

Daniel Stearns, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Cheddar Cheese .................................................................. 99.00

Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Sharp Cheddar .................................................................................................... 98.90

Terry Lensmire, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Cheddar Cheese .................................................................. 98.85

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Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Sharp Cheddar ............................ 98.80

Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Old World Cheddar .................................................................................................... 98.80

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cheddar Sharp .............................................. 98.75

Team Middlebury, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Middlebury, VT, Sharp Cheddar .................................................................................................... 98.75

Team Meister 3, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Sharp Cheddar

Kiel Cheesemakers, Land O Lakes, Inc., Kiel, WI, Sharp Cheddar

AMPI-Blair Team 1, AMPI-Blair, Blair, WI, Sharp Cheddar


Kiel Production Team, Land O Lakes, Inc., Kiel, WI, Sharp Cheddar

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cheddar Sharp

Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Sharp Cheddar

Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Sharp Cheddar


Parlov Benko, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Sharp

Nate Huser, Foremost Farms USA, Marshfield, WI, Sharp Cheddar

Pennland Pure, Pennland Pure, Hancock, MD, Cheddar Cheese



Lancaster, WI FFUSA, Foremost Farms USA, Lancaster, WI, Cheddar


Team Middlebury, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Middlebury, VT, Sharp Cheddar

Charles Henn, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Cheddar Cheese

Medina Josue, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Sharp


Miller Trenton, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Sharp

Charles Vandyke, Great Lakes Cheese of NY, Adams, NY, Cheddar

Tracy Stuckey, Great Lakes Cheese of NY, Adams, NY, Cheddar


Team Cashton, Pasture Pride Cheese, Cashton, WI, Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Eric Chamberlain, Great Lakes Cheese of NY, Adams, NY, Cheddar

Sunnyside Cheese Team, Darigold Inc., Sunnyside, WA, Sharp Cheddar Cheese

FJC Team, Gibbsville Cheese Company, Sheboygan Falls, WI, Cheddar Cheese

Glanbia Blackfoot, Glanbia Foods Blackfoot, Blackfoot, ID, Cheddar Cheese

DFA, Dairy Farmers of America, Chicago, IL, Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Cesar Luis, Cesar’s Cheese LLC, Sheboygan Falls, WI, Whole Milk, White Cheddar Block

Landon Komis, Foremost Farms USA, Marshfield, WI, Sharp Cheddar

Lancaster, WI FFUSA, Foremost Farms USA, Lancaster, WI, Cheddar

Beaver Cheese Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Beaver, UT, Sharp Yellow Cheddar



Team 3, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Sharp Cheddar

Pineland Farms Dairy, Pineland Farms Dairy, Bangor, ME, Cheddar


Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Sharp Cheddar


Team Brunkow, Brunkow Cheese of Wisconsin, Darlington, WI, White Cheddar

CLASS 4: CHEDDAR, AGED ONE TO TWO YEARS

BEST OF CLASSTeam Middlebury, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Middlebury, VT, Extra Sharp Cheddar ............................................................................................................ 99.30

SECOND AWARDTeam Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Extra Sharp Cheddar ....................................... 98.75

THIRD AWARDTeam 1, Agropur‑Jerome, Jerome, ID, Aged Cheddar ............................................................................................................ 98.70

Pennland Pure, Pennland Pure, Hancock, MD, Cheddar Cheese ................................. 98.65

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cheddar Aged ................................................ 98.65

Team Middlebury, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Middlebury, VT, Extra Sharp Cheddar .................................................................................. 98.60

Cut &Wrap Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Extra Sharp Cheddar .................................................................................................... 98.55


Pennland Pure, Pennland Pure, Hancock, MD, Cheddar Cheese ................................. 98.40

Entered by Masters Gallery Foods Manufactured by Land O’Lakes Kiel, Masters Gallery Foods, Plymouth, WI, Land O’Lakes Aged Cheddar ........................................... 98.35

Dan Smith, Great Lakes Cheese of NY, Adams, NY, Cheddar


Kiel Production Team, Land O Lakes, Inc, Kiel, WI, Aged 1‑2 Years

Mark Stahl, Great Lakes Cheese of NY, Adams, NY, Cheddar

Team 3, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Aged Cheddar

Mason Frost, Foremost Farms USA, Marshfield, WI, Cheddar, 1‑2 Years

Cedar Grove Cheese Team, Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain, WI, Sharp Cheddar

Team Middlebury, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Middlebury, VT, Extra Sharp Cheddar

Rumiano Cheese Company, Rumiano Cheese Company, WILLOWS, CA, Organic Costal Sharp Cheddar

1st Shift Production, Great Lakes Cheese of NY, Adams, NY, Cheddar


Team Middlebury, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Middlebury, VT, Extra Sharp Cheddar


Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Extra Sharp Cheddar



Kiel Cheesemakers, Land O Lakes, Inc., Kiel, WI, Aged 1‑2 Years



Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cheddar Aged

Team Meister 1, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Aged Cheddar

Timothy Stearns, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Cheddar Cheese

Doug Snortheim, Foremost Farms USA, Marshfield, WI, Cheddar, 1‑2 Years

Prcic Izudin, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Aged 1 to 2 years

Schaeffer Max, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Aged 1 to 2 years

Team Cabbot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Extra Sharp Cheddar

Doug Snortheim, Foremost Farms USA, Marshfield, WI, Cheddar, 1‑2 Years


Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Extra Sharp Cheddar

Alic Suljo, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Aged 1 to 2 years

Black Creek, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Black Creek® Cheddar

Dustin Wallendal, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, 1 Year Cheddar

GVC Cheesemakers, Grafton Village Cheese, Brattleboro, VT, 1 year Cheddar

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Aged Cheddar



CLASS 5: CHEDDAR, AGED TWO YEARS OR LONGER

BEST OF CLASSTillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Cheddar ............................................................................................................ 98.60

SECOND AWARDKiel Production Team, Land O Lakes, Inc., Kiel, WI, Aged ‑ Over 2 Years ............................................... 97.95

THIRD AWARDEntered by Masters Gallery Foods Manufactured by Land O’Lakes Kiel, Masters Gallery Foods, Inc, Plymouth, WI, Land O’Lakes Aged Cheddar .................................................. 97.70

Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Two Years+ Cheddar ............ 97.40

Kiel Cheesemakers, Land O Lakes, Inc., Kiel, WI, Aged ‑ Over 2 Years ....................................... 97.25

Dan Stearns, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Cheddar Cheese ............................................................................... 96.65


Team Middlebury, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Middlebury, VT, Two Year+ Cheddar .................................................................................. 96.40

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Southwest Reserve ................................... 96.30

Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, 2 Year+ Cheddar .................................................................................................... 96.30

Black Creek, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, 4.5 Year Aged Cheddar ........ 96.30

Patty Beattie, Great Lakes Cheese of NY, Adams, NY, Cheddar

John Christopherson, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, 2 Year Cheddar

Hernandez Juan, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Aged 2+ years

Rob Blount, Great Lakes Cheese of NY, Adams, NY, Cheddar

Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, 2 Year+ Cheddar


Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Southwest Reserve

Nathan Pistner, Great Lakes Cheese of NY, Adams, NY, Cheddar

Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, 2 Year+ Cheddar

Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, 2 Years+ Cheddar

Heber Valley Artisan Cheese, Heber Valley Artisan Cheese, Midway, UT, Aged Sharp Cheddar

GVC Cheesemakers, Grafton Village Cheese, Brattleboro, VT, Grand Reserve Cheddar

Timothy Stearns, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Cheddar Cheese


Hidanovic Haris, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Aged 2+ years

Gomez Juan, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Cheddar Aged 2+ years

GVC Cheesemakers, Grafton Village Cheese, Brattleboro, VT, 2 year Cheddar

Cedar Grove Cheese Team, Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain, WI, Aged White Cheddar





GVC Cheesemakers, Grafton Village Cheese, Brattleboro, VT, Reserve Cheddar

CLASS 6: TRADITIONAL WAXED CHEDDAR, MILD TO MEDIUM

BEST OF CLASSMaple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, English Hollow Cheddar .............................................................. 99.35

SECOND AWARDRivers Scott, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Bandaged Cheddar Medium ........................ 99.10

THIRD AWARDWayne Hintz, Red Barn Family Farms, Appleton, WI, Weis Cheddar Cheese ........................... 98.95

Kulasevic Jadranka, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Bandaged Cheddar Medium ........................................................................... 98.80

Chris Roelli, Roelli Cheese Company, Shullsburg, WI, Roelli Haus Select Mild ......... 98.75

Wayne Hintz, Red Barn Family Farms, Appleton, WI, Weis Cheddar Cheese .................. 98.65

Wayne Hintz, Springside Cheese, Oconto Falls, WI, Medium Cheddar .................... 98.60

Renard’s Cheese, Renard’s Rosewood Dairy, Inc., Algoma, WI, Red Waxed Cheddar Daisy .................................................................................. 98.50


Cooper, McCormack, Spikes, Yancey’s Fancy, Inc, Corfu, NY, White Cheddar Cheese Wheel ..................................................................................... 98.30

Hobson Lief, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Bandaged Cheddar Medium ................. 98.20

Team Nasonville North, Nasonville Dairy, Inc., Marshfield, WI, Daisy Cheddar Wheel

CLASS 7: TRADITIONAL WAXED CHEDDAR, SHARP TO AGED

BEST OF CLASSArtisan Cheese Exchange, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, Deer Creek The King ...................... 99.15

SECOND AWARDKerry Henning, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, 2 Yr. old Cheddar .................................................................................. 98.85

THIRD AWARDWayne Hintz, Springside Cheese, Oconto Falls, WI, Aged Cheddar ............................................................. 98.60

Artisan Cheese Exchange, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, Deer Creek The Fawn ......... 98.50

Artisan Cheese Exchange, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, Deer Creek The Stag ............ 98.30

Artisan Cheese Exchange, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, Deer Creek The Imperial Buck ..................................................................................... 98.30

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, English Hollow Cheddar ........................................... 98.25

Wayne Hintz, Springside Cheese, Oconto Falls, WI, Aged Cheddar ............................ 98.15

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, English Hollow Cheddar ........................................... 98.05

Wayne Hintz, Red Barn Family Farms, Appleton, WI, Weis Cheddar Cheese .................. 97.85

Wayne Hintz, Red Barn Family Farms, Appleton, WI, Weis Cheddar Cheese

Sant Laura, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Bandaged Cheddar Sharp

Courtney and Shawn Covell, High Country Creamery and Market, Grantsville, MD, Sharp Cheddar Batch

Simic Alex, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Bandaged Cheddar Sharp

Mosco, Del Priore, Yancey’s Fancy, Corfu, NY, White Cheddar Wheel

Slone Kevin, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Bandaged Cheddar Sharp

CLASS 8: NATURAL RINDED CHEDDAR

BEST OF CLASSSara Richards, Door Artisan Cheese Company, LLC, Egg Harbor, WI, Top Hat English Truckle Cheddar .............................................................. 99.55

SECOND AWARDGVC Cheesemakers, Grafton Village Cheese, Brattleboro, VT, Queen of Quality Clothbound Cheddar......................................................................... 98.90

THIRD AWARDCabot Creamery, Cellars at Jasper Hill, Greensboro, VT, Cave Aged Cheddar ........................... 98.75

Alise Sjostrom, Redhead Creamery, Brooten, MN, Lucky Linda Clothbound Cheddar .................................................................................................... 98.60

Cabot Creamery, Cellars at Jasper Hill, Greensboro, VT, Cabot Clothbound Cheddar .................................................................................................... 98.50

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GVC Cheesemakers, Grafton Village Cheese, Brattleboro, VT, Vermont Clothbound Cheddar .................................................................. 97.70

Team Brunkow, Brunkow Cheese of Wisconsin, Darlington, WI, Little Darling ....................................................................................................... 96.95

Cesar Luis, Cesar’s Cheese, Sheboygan Falls, WI, Cave Aged Bandaged Cheddar ....... 96.60

Stockinghall, Murray’s Cheese & Old Chatham Creamery, Long Island City, NY, Stockinghall ............................................................. 96.55

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Cave Aged Cheddar

CLASS 9: COLBY

BEST OF CLASSTeam SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Colby ........................................................................................................ 99.50

SECOND AWARDTeam SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Colby ........................................................................................................ 99.40

THIRD AWARDTeam 2 Arena, Arena Cheese, Arena, WI, Colby Deli Longhorn .......................................................................... 99.30

Bill Stocker, Shullsburg Creamery II LLC, Shullsburg, WI, Colby Longhorn .............................. 99.10

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Colby ......................................................................... 99.05

Team 1 Arena, Arena Cheese, Arena, WI, Colby Deli Longhorn ................................................................... 98.90

Team 4 Arena, Arena Cheese, Arena, WI, Colby Deli Longhorn ................................................................... 98.90

Team #2, LaGrander’s Hillside Dairy, In, Stanley, WI, Colby Longhorn ........................................ 98.70

Team Meister 4, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Colby Horn ............. 98.50

Cedar Grove Cheese Team, Cedar Grove Cheese Inc, Plain, WI, Colby ...................................... 98.45

Pearl Valley Cheese Colby Team, Pearl Valley Cheese, Fresno, OH, Colby Longhorn

The Artisan Cheese Exchange, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, Deer Creek The Robin

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Colby

Team Meister 1, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Colby Horn

Zukic Sejad, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Colby

Black Tyler, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Colby

Zuko Mirsad, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Colby

Joe Widmer, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, Traditional Colby

Colby Team, Pearl Valley Cheese, Fresno, OH, Colby Deli‑Horn


Henning Cheese, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, Colby Daisy

Team #3, LaGrander’s Hillside Dairy, In, STANLEY, WI, Colby Longhorn

Colby Team, Pearl Valley Cheese, Fresno, OH, Colby Deli‑Horn

Team 3 Arena, Arena Cheese, Arena, WI, Colby Deli Longhorn

Team #1, LaGrander’s Hillside Dairy, In, STANLEY, WI, Colby Longhorn

Vega Javier, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Colby


CLASS 10: MONTEREY JACK

BEST OF CLASSCarlos Tanilo, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Monterey Jack ................................................................ 98.75

SECOND AWARDTeam Meister 4, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Monterey Jack ................................................. 98.65

THIRD AWARDFehratovic Sabahudin, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Monterey Jack ....... 98.50

Team 2, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Monterey Jack ..................................................................................... 98.45

Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Monterey Jack.......... 98.45

Team Jim Falls, AMPI, Jim Falls, WI, Monterey Jack ..................................................................................... 98.40

Pennland Pure, Pennland Pure, Hancock, MD, Monterey Jack ....................................... 98.35

Garcia Juan, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Monterey Jack ........................................................ 98.30

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Jack ................................................................................... 98.30

Team Meister 3, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Monterey Jack ...... 98.30

Devetak Dragan, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Monterey Jack

Glanbia Blackfoot, Glanbia Foods Blackfoot, Blackfoot, ID, Monterey Jack

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Monterey Jack

Amanda Olson, Agropur, Hull, IA, Monterey Jack

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Jack

Joseph Farms Cheese, Joseph Gallo Farms, Maker of Joseph Farms Cheese, Atwater, CA, Monterey Jack

Team Meister 2, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Monterey Jack

Team Wapsie, Wapsie Valley Creamery, Inc., Independence, IA, Monterey Jack


Richard Lechner, Lynn Dairy, Inc, Granton, WI, Monterey Jack

Michael Miller, Agropur, Hull, IA, Monterey Jack

Beaver Cheese Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Beaver, UT, Monterey Jack

Team Meister 1, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Monterey Jack

Rochester Team 2, AMPI, Rochester, MN, Monterey Jack


Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Monterey Jack

Matt Burrington, Associated Milk Producers, Inc, Sanborn, IA, Monterey Jack


Jerome Fredrick, Lynn Dairy, Inc., Granton, WI, Monterey Jack

Andy Follen, Lynn Dairy, Inc, Granton, WI, Monterey Jack

Team 3, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Monterey Jack

Bongards Perham, Bongards, Perham, MN, Monterey Jack




CLASS 11: MARBLED CURD CHEESE

BEST OF CLASSBill Stocker, Shullsburg Creamery II LLC, Shullsburg, WI, Colby Jack Longhorn ......................... 99.75

SECOND AWARDTeam SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cheddar Jack .................................................................................. 99.40

THIRD AWARDBill Stocker, Shullsburg Creamery II LLC, Shullsburg, WI, Colby Jack Mini Horn....................... 99.35

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cheddar Jack .................................................... 99.25

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Colby Jack .................................................................. 99.20

Team 3 Arena, Arena Cheese, Arena, WI, Colby Jack Deli Longhorn ...................................................... 99.10

Sam Metzger, Agropur, Hull, IA, Colby Jack ... 98.95

Bill Stocker, Shullsburg Creamery II LLC, Shullsburg, WI, Colby Jack Mini Horn .............. 98.95



Pineland Farms Dairy, Pineland Farms Dairy, Bangor, ME, Block Colby Jack

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cheddar Jack

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Colby Jack

Teresa Pratt, Agropur, Hull, IA, Colby Jack

Team 4 Arena, Arena Cheese, Arena, WI, Colby Jack Deli Longhorn

Atkins Riley, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Colby Jack

Josh Tangen, Agropur, Hull, IA, Colby Jack

Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Colby Jack

Cedar Grove Cheese Team, Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain, WI, Marble Colby

Cedar Grove Cheese Team, Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain, WI, Marble Colby

Team Jim Falls, AMPI, Jim Falls, WI, Colby/Monterey Jack blend

LaGranders Cheese Team #2, LaGrander’s Hillside Dairy, Inc., Stanley, WI, Colby Jack Longhorn

Team Meister 2, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Colby‑Jack Horn

Rick Lehr, Agropur, Hull, IA, Colby Jack

Beaver Cheese Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Beaver, UT, Colby Jack Cheese

Silver Dakota, Glanbia Nutrotionals, Twin Falls, ID, Colby Jack

LaGrander’s Cheese Team #3, LaGrander’s Hillside Dairy, Stanley, WI, Colby Jack Longhorn


Rendon Fabian, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Colby Jack


LaGrander’s Cheese Team #1, LaGrander’s Hillside Dairy, Inc., Stanley, WI, Colby Jack Longhorn

Joseph Farms Cheese, Joseph Gallo Farms, Maker of Joseph Farms Cheese, Atwater, CA, Colby Jack Cheese

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cheddar Jack

Madrid Cheryl, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Colby Jack


Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Calico

CLASS 12: SWISS STYLE CHEESE

BEST OF CLASSTeam Guggisberg Sugarcreek, Guggisberg Cheese, Sugarcreek, OH, 200lb Swiss Block ...... 99.30

SECOND AWARDTeam Guggisberg Sugarcreek, Guggisberg Cheese, Sugarcreek, OH, 200lb Swiss Block ...... 98.80

THIRD AWARDTeam Guggisberg Millersburg, Guggisberg Cheese, Millersburg, OH, 75lb Swiss Wheel Medium ............................................................................................................. 98.65

Luana Team 1, Prairie Farms, Monona, IA, Swiss Block ................................................................................. 98.55

Team Guggisberg Millersburg, Guggisberg Cheese, Millersburg, OH, 75lb Swiss Wheel Medium ................................................. 98.50

Pearl Valley Cheese, Pearl Valley Cheese, Fresno, OH, Swiss Cheese ................................................ 97.85

Team Guggisberg Sugarcreek, Guggisberg Cheese, Sugarcreek, OH, 200lb Aged Emmental block ............................................ 97.80



Team Guggisberg Millersburg, Guggisberg Cheese, Millersburg, OH, 35lb Swiss Wheel Small ........................................................ 97.55

Neal Schwartz, Chalet Cheese Co-op/Deppeler, Monroe, WI, 22 lb. Wheel Swiss

Luana Team 2, Prairie Farms, Monona, IA, Swiss Block

Gary Sloan Jr., Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Swiss cheese

Connor Bowman, Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Swiss cheese

Team Guggisberg Millersburg, Guggisberg Cheese, Millersburg, OH, 35lb Swiss Wheel Small

Casey Petak, Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Swiss cheese

Arethusa Farm Dairy, Arethusa Farm Dairy, Bantam, CT, Crybaby

Ryan Shaheen, Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Swiss cheese

Penn Dairy, Penn Dairy, Winfield, PA, 40# Swiss

Team Guggisberg Sugarcreek, Guggisberg Cheese & Finlandia, Sugarcreek, OH, 200lb Aged Emmental block

Pearl Valley Cheese, Pearl Valley Cheese, Fresno, OH, Swiss Cheese

Caves of Faribault Team, Prairie Farms-Caves of Faribault, Faribault, MN, St. Helga’s European Style Swiss

CLASS 13: BABY SWISS STYLE

BEST OF CLASSTeam Guggisberg Doughty Valley, Guggisberg Cheese, Millersburg, OH, Baby Swiss Wheel ................................................................................................ 99.15

SECOND AWARDNathan Drewes, Chalet Cheese Co‑op/Deppeler, Monroe, WI, 22 lb. Baby Swiss Wheel .................................................................................................................. 98.60

THIRD AWARDPenn Dairy, Penn Dairy, Winfield, PA, Baby Swiss Block .................................................................................. 98.50

Jamie Fahrney, Chalet Cheese Co-op, Monroe, WI, Full Cream Mini Baby Swiss Wheel ........................................................................................ 98.45

Richard Buss Jr., Chalet Cheese Co-op, Monroe, WI, Full Cream Baby Swiss .................. 98.20

Walter Hartwig, Chalet Cheese Co-op, Monroe, WI, Full Cream Baby Swiss .................. 98.00


Josh Johnson, Chalet Cheese Co-op, Monroe, WI, Full Cream Baby Swiss .................. 97.65

Connor Bowman, Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Baby Swiss ............................................................................................................ 97.55

Team Sugarcreek, Guggisberg Cheese, Millersburg, OH, 200# Baby Swiss Block ..... 97.50

Team Guggisberg Doughty Valley, Guggisberg Cheese, Millersburg, OH, Baby Swiss Wheel......................................................................... 97.35

Team Guggisberg Doughty Valley, Guggisberg Cheese, Millersburg, OH, Baby Swiss Wheel

Team Central Coast, Central Coast Creamery, Paso Robles, CA, Holey Cow

Swiss Team, Pearl Valley Cheese Inc., Fresno, OH, Baby Swiss Loaf

Casey Petak, Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Baby Swiss

Ryan Shaheen, Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Baby Swiss

Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farms, Fair Oaks, IN, Sweet Swiss

Shullsburg Team, Prairie Farms, Monona, IA, Baby Swiss Wheel

Jim Demeter, Door Artisan Cheese Company, LLC, Egg Harbor, WI, Cave Point Creamy Swiss

Gary Vaughn, Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Baby Swiss

CLASS 14: MOZZARELLA

BEST OF CLASSTeam 2, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Balls .............. 99.65

SECOND AWARDTeam 1, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Balls .............. 99.50

THIRD AWARDPennland Pure, Pennland Pure, Hancock, MD, Mozzarella ...................................................................................... 99.40

Pennland Pure, Pennland Pure, Hancock, MD, Mozzarella ................................................ 99.30

Roger Krohn, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, low moisture mozzarella, whole milk .................... 99.20

Pat Doell, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, low moisture mozzarella, whole milk ................................ 99.20

Nampa Mozzarella Team, Lactalis American Group, Nampa, ID, Galbani WMLM Mozzarella ...................................................................... 99.15

Joe Earl’s Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Turlock, CA, WM Mozz ......................... 99.00

Team 2, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Whole Milk Pizza Cheese....... 98.95

Roger L. Krohn, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, low moisture mozzarella, whole milk ....... 98.95

Team Chilton, Foremost Farms USA - Chilton, Chilton, WI, LMWM Mozzarella ............................................................................................. 98.95

Everardo Alvarez’s Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Turlock, CA, WM Mozz

Ignacio Gallegos’s Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Turlock, CA, WM Mozz

Team 1, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella

Terry Lensmire, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, low moisture mozzarella, whole milk

Cuba Team Two, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Whole Milk

Mozzarella, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Whole Milk Mozzarella

Foremost Farms Appleton, Foremost Farms USA- Appleton, Appleton, WI, Low Moisture Whole Milk

Cuba Team Three, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Whole Milk

Team Lake Norden, Agropur, Lake Norden, SD, Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella

Keith Babler, Cascade Cheese Co, Cascade, WI, Mozzarella Cascade

Team 1, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Whole Milk Pizza Cheese

Foremost Farms Appleton, Foremost Farms USA- Appleton, Appleton, WI, Low Moisture Whole Milk 6 LB

Team Chilton, Foremost Farms USA - Chilton, Chilton, WI, LMWM Mozzarella

Craig Schelling, Foremost Farms USA Milan, Athens, WI, Mozzarella

Mozzarella, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Whole Milk Low Moisture Mozzarella

Cuba Team One, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Whole Milk

Reedsburg, Saputo Cheese USA, Milwaukee, WI, Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella

New Wilmington, Dairy Farmers of America, New Wilmington, PA, Whole Milk Mozzarella

Mozzarella, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Whole Milk Mozzarella

Ludwig Farmstead Creamery, Ludwig Farmstead Creamery, Fithan, IL, Mozzarella

Ben Miller, Foremost Farms USA, Richland Center, WI, MZWM

Mozzarella, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Whole Milk Low Moisture Mozzarella

Daniel Wavrin, Daniel’s Artisan, Ferndale, WA, Fior di Latte Mozzarella

Daniel Wavrin, Ferndale Farmstead, Ferndale, WA, Scamorza 12 oz

CLASS 15: MOZZARELLA, PART SKIM

BEST OF CLASSCrave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, WI, 1# Part Skim Mozzarella Ball ......................................................... 98.00

SECOND AWARDCuba Team Two, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Part Skim ......................................................................... 97.90

THIRD AWARDTeam Chilton, Foremost Farms USA ‑ Chilton, Chilton, WI, LMPS Mozzarella ................... 97.85

Team 3, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella ....................... 97.75

Eduardo Ramos’s Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Turlock, CA, Part Skim Mozzarella ............................................................................................. 97.70

Foremost Appleton, Foremost Farms USA- Appleton, Appleton, WI, LMPS 6# Loaf ....................................................................................................... 97.70

Craig Schelling, Foremost Farms USA Milan, Athens, WI, Part Skim Mozzarella ............................................................................................. 97.65

Foremost Farms Appleton, Foremost Farms USA- Appleton, Appleton, WI, LMPS ............................................................................................................ 97.65

Team Lake Norden, Agropur, Lake Norden, SD, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella ............................................................................................. 97.60

Roger Krohn, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella ....................... 97.60

Pennland Pure, Pennland Pure, Hancock, MD, Mozzarella

Pennland Pure, Pennland Pure, Hancock, MD, Mozzarella

Cuba Team Three, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Part Skim

Mozzarella, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Part Skim Low Moisture Mozzarella

Roger L. Krohn, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella

Mozzarella, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Part Skim Low Moisture Mozzarella

Craig Schelling, Foremost Farms USA Milan, Athens, WI, Part Skim Mozzarella

Pat Doell, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella


Guadalupe Avelar-Diaz’s Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Turlock, CA, Part Skim Mozzarella

Terry Lensmire, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella

Maria Villanueva’s Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Turlock, CA, Part Skim Mozzarella

Ben Miller, Foremost Farms USA, Richland Center, WI, Mozzarella

Team Chilton, Foremost Farms USA - Chilton, Chilton, WI, LMPS Mozzarella

Team 1, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella

Cuba Team One, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Part Skim

Team 2, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Part Skim Mozzarella Loaf

Team 1, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Part Skim Mozzarella

Team 1, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Balls

New Wilmington, Dairy Farmers of America, New Wilmington, PA, Part Skim Mozzarella

El Mexicano, Marquez Brother Int., Hanford, CA, Mozzarella

Mozzarella, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Part Skim Mozzarella

Team 2, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Part Skim Mozzarella Balls

New Wilmington, Dairy Farmers of America, New Wilmington, PA, Part Skim Mozzarella

Mozzarella, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Part Skim Mozzarella

CLASS 16: FRESH MOZZARELLA

BEST OF CLASSCrave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, WI, Fresh Mozzarella ................................................................................... 99.30

SECOND AWARDCrave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, WI, Fresh Mozzarella ................................................................................... 99.25

THIRD AWARDTeam Aguas, Caputo Cheese, Melrose Park, IL, Nodini ....................................................................................... 99.20

Losurdo Foods Curd crew, Losurdo foods Inc, Heuvelton, NY, Ovellini in water ............................................................................................................ 98.70

Team Calabro, Calabro Cheese Corp., East Haven, CT, OVOLINE .............................................. 98.65

Fernando Rodriguez, Toscana Cheese, Secaucus, NY, Fresh Mozzarella Ovoline....... 98.65

Team 2, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Bocconcini................................................. 98.65

Mike Newman, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella 8 oz. Thermoform Ball ............................. 98.65

Crave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese,LLC, Waterloo, WI, Fresh Mozzarella ............................................................................ 98.60

Team Aguas, Caputo Cheese, Melrose Park, IL, Cigliegini....................................................................... 98.50

Nampa Fresh Mozz Team, Lactalis American Group, Nampa, ID, Galbani Fresh Mozzarella soft pouch ‑ TRIS

Crave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, WI, Fresh Mozzarella

Team 1, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Ciliegine

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Modesto, CA, Fresh Mozzarella

Nampa Fresh Mozz Team, Lactalis American Groupe, Nampa, ID, Galbani Fresh Mozzarella 8oz ball

Saribek Yayloyan, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella 1# Thermoform Log

Narragansett Creamery, Narragansett Creamery, Providence, RI, Bocconcini

Castelli Team 1, Castelli America, LLC, Ashville, NY, Ciliegine in Water

Don Lensmire, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Ovolini water pack

Team Lioni, Lioni Latticini, Inc., Union, NY, Bufala Fresca

Nampa Fresh Mozz Team, Lactalis American Groupe, Nampa, ID, Galbani Fresh Mozzarella 16oz log

Di Stefano Cheese, Di Stefano Cheese, Pomona, CA, Fresh Mozzarella Ovoline Lot

Reedsburg, Saputo Cheese USA, Milwaukee, WI, Stella Fresh Mozzarella Log

Narragansett Creamery, Narragansett Creamery, Providence, RI, Ovolini Mozzarella in Water

Castelli Team 1, Castelli America, LLC, Ashville, NY, Bocconcini in Water

Castelli Team 1, Castelli America, LLC, Ashville, NY, Ovoline in Water

Reedsburg, Saputo Cheese USA, Milwaukee, WI, Stella® Organic Fresh Mozzarella Ball

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Fresh Mozzarella

Reedsburg, Saputo Cheese USA, Milwaukee, WI, Stella Organic Fresh Mozzarella Log

Team 2, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Gourmet Mozzarella Cheese Logs

Castelli Team 1, Castelli America, LLC, Ashville, NY, Fresh Mozzarella 1# Log

Reedsburg, Saputo Cheese USA, Milwaukee, WI, Stella Fresh Mozzarella Ball

Team 1, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Gourmet Mozzarella Cheese Logs

Team Calabro, Calabro Cheese Corp., East Haven, CT, Mozzarella di Bufala

Toscana Cheese Team, Toscana Cheese, Secaucus, NY, Buffalo Flavored Mozzarella Vac pack in Water

Riverine Ranch, Riverine Ranch, Asbury, NY, Buffalo Mozzarella

CLASS 17: BURRATA

BEST OF CLASSDi Stefano Cheease, Di Stefano Cheese, Pomona, CA, Burrata cheese .................................................. 99.45

SECOND AWARDNarragansett Creamery, Narragansett Creamery, Providence, RI, Burrata ................................ 99.35

THIRD AWARDTeam Aguas, Caputo Cheese, Melrose Park, IL, Burrata .................................................................................... 99.30

Team Aguas, Caputo Cheese, Melrose Park, IL, Burratini ........................................................................ 99.25

Narragansett Creamery, Narragansett Creamery, Providence, RI, Fresh Burrata ...................................................................................................... 99.20

Dean Egnarski, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Burrata ....................... 99.20

Team Calabro, Calabro Cheese Corp., East Haven, CT, Burrata .................................................... 99.00

Team Lioni, Lioni Latticini, Inc., Union, NY, Burrata Con Panna ......................................................... 98.95

Castelli Team 1, Castelli America, LLC, Ashville, NY, Burrata ............................................................ 98.60



Castelli Team 4, Castelli America, LLC, Ashville, NY, Burrata

Cheesemakers Union Team, Cheesemakers Union, Sheboygan, WI, Fresh Burrata with Cows Milk


CLASS 18: PROVOLONE, MILD

BEST OF CLASSPat Doell, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, provolone cheese .................................................................................... 99.50

SECOND AWARDRoger Krohn, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, provolone cheese .................................................................................... 99.25

THIRD AWARDNew Wilmington, Dairy Farmers of America, New Wilmington, PA, Provolone 1005 ...................................................................................................................... 99.10

Clayton A, Foremost Farms USA, Clayton, WI, No Smoke ....................................................... 99.05

Pennland Pure, Pennland Pure, Hancock, MD, Provolone ................................................... 98.95

Terry Lensmire, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, provolone cheese ................................................................ 98.90

Roger L. Krohn, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, provolone cheese ................................................................ 98.90

Jayson Norman’s Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Turlock, CA, Prov 2019 ................. 98.85

Provolone, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Mild Provolone ............................ 98.85

Provolone, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Mild Provolone ............................ 98.75

Joseph Farms Cheese, Joseph Gallo Farms, Maker of Joseph Farms Cheese, Atwater, CA, Mild Provolone Cheese

Provolone, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Mild Provolone

Team Chilton, Foremost Farms USA - Chilton, Chilton, WI, Provolone

Team Lake Norden, Agropur, Lake Norden, SD, Provolone

Team Chilton, Foremost Farms USA - Chilton, Chilton, WI, Provolone

New Wilmington, Dairy Farmers of America, New Wilmington, PA, Provolone 1004

Nampa Mozzarella Team, Lactalis American Groupe, Nampa, ID, Galbani Provolone Cheese

Cuba Team One, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Provolone

Reedsburg, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Provolone

Team Lake Norden, Agropur, Lake Norden, SD, Provolone

Cuba Team Two, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Provolone

Cuba Team Three, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Provolone

Team Newman, Saputo Cheese USA, Milwaukee, WI, Stella Provolone

Alex Jeske, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Mild Provolone 12# Salame

Daniel Wavrin, Daniel’s Artisan, Ferndale, WA, Provlone

Keith Babler, Cascade Cheese Co, Cascade, WI, Provolone Cascade

CLASS 19: PROVOLONE, AGED

BEST OF CLASSKevin Benzel, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Aged Provolone Mandarini ...................................................................................................... 98.65

SECOND AWARDCuba Team Two, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Aged ...................................................................................... 97.85

THIRD AWARDCuba Team One, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Aged ...................................................................................... 97.70

Cuba Team Three, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Aged ............................................................................. 97.25

CLASS 20: SMOKED PROVOLONE

BEST OF CLASSCuba Team One, Empire Cheese, Inc, Cuba, NY, Smoked.................................................................................................. 99.50

SECOND AWARDCuba Team Three, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Smoked .............................................................................. 99.40

THIRD AWARDTeam Chilton, Foremost Farms USA ‑ Chilton, Chilton, WI, Smoked Provolone ................ 99.30

Keith Babler, Cascade Cheese Co, Cascade, WI, Smoked Provolone Cascade ..... 99.25

Cuba Team Two, Empire Cheese, Inc., Cuba, NY, Smoked ...................................................................... 99.20

Daniel Wavrin, Ferndale Farmstead, Ferndale, WA, Smoked Provolone ........................... 99.05

Roger Krohn, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, smoked provolone ......................................................................... 99.05

Roger L. Krohn, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, smoked provolone ............................................................. 99.00

Team Chilton, Foremost Farms USA - Chilton, Chilton, WI, Smoked Provolone ...... 98.95

Team Lake Norden, Agropur Lake Norden, Lake Norden, SD, Smoked Provolone ................................................................................................. 98.90

Pat Doell, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, smoked provolone ......................................................................... 98.90

Team Lake Norden, Agropur, Lake Norden, SD, Smoked Provolone

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Smoked Natural Provolone loaf

Clayton B, Foremost Farms USA, Clayton, WI, Smoke

Cheesemakers Union Team, Cheesemakers Union, Sheboygan, WI, Smoked Provolone

CLASS 21: PARMESAN

BEST OF CLASSTim Dudek, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Parmesan ............................................. 99.20

SECOND AWARDLake Country Dairy Team, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Cello Copper Kettle Cheese ................................................................................................................. 99.15

THIRD AWARDLake Country Dairy Team, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Cello Parmesan Wheel .................................................................................................................. 99.05

Lake Country Dairy Team, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Cello Parmesan ......... 98.90

Mike Exferd, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso American Grana........................................................................................................... 98.75

Lake Country Dairy Team, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Cello Organic Copper Kettle Cheese ................................................................. 98.70

Eau Galle Cheese Team, Eau Galle Cheese Factory, Inc., Durand, WI, Parmesan ................................................................................................ 98.55

Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Classic Parmesan ...... 98.15

Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve SarVecchio Parmesan ................................................................ 97.95

Eau Galle Cheese Team, Eau Galle Cheese Factory, Inc., Durand, WI, Parmesan ................................................................................................ 97.90

Team- AMPI, AMPI- Hoven, Hoven, SD, Parmesan Cheese Wheel

Rick Lehr, Agropur, Hull, IA, Parmesan

Pollock Cheese Team, DairiConcepts, Pollock, SD, 40 lb block Parmesan

Pollock Cheese Team, DairiConcepts, Pollock, SD, 41 lb block Parmesan

Team Meister 1, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Parmesan


Glanbia Blackfoot, Glanbia Foods Blackfoot, Blackfoot, ID, Parm

Pennland Pure, Pennland Pure, Hancock, MD, Batch 7

Glanbia Blackfoot, Glanbia Foods Blackfoot, Blackfoot, ID, Parm

Almena, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Stella® Parmesan

CLASS 22: FRESH ASIAGO

BEST OF CLASSEau Galle Cheese Team, Eau Galle Cheese Factory, Inc., Durand, WI, Asiago ................................. 99.45

SECOND AWARDTeam SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Southwest Asiago .................................................................... 99.40

THIRD AWARDTeam SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Southwest Asiago .................................................................... 98.95

Haley Lehman, Glenn Goss, Schnabeltier, Rochester, IN, Fresh Asiago aged 3 months‑Batch #7 ................................. 98.30

Daniel Wavrin, Ferndale Farmstead, Ferndale, WA, Asiago Pressa ...................................... 97.05

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Southwest Asiago ..................................... 96.65

Jonathan Stender, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Asiago Fresco ........................................................................................................... 96.60

Team Meister 4, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Fresh Asiago......... 96.40




CLASS 23: AGED ASIAGO

BEST OF CLASSEau Galle Cheese Team, Eau Galle Cheese Factory, Inc., Durand, WI, Aged Asiago................. 99.25

SECOND AWARDTeam Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Classic Asiago ........................................................ 99.15

THIRD AWARDTeam Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Extra‑Aged Asiago ................... 98.60

Lake Country Dairy Team, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Cello Asiago ................. 98.55

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Asiago Anejo ................................................... 98.50

Haley Lehman, Glenn Goss, Schnabeltier, Rochester, IN, Aged Asiago aged 24 months‑ Batch #6............................ 98.10


Mike Brennenstuhl, Door Artisan Cheese Company, LLC, Egg Harbor, WI, Aged Crema Pressato .................................................. 97.80

Almena, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Stella® Aged Asiago............... 97.70


Team - AMPI, AMPI- Hoven, Hoven, SD, Asiago Wheel

Lake Country Dairy Team, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Cello Extra Aged Asiago Wheel

Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Aged Asiago

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Asiago Anejo

Team Meister 2, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Aged Asiago

Team Meister 3, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Aged Asiago

CLASS 24: FETA

BEST OF CLASSSteve Webster, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Feta ....................................................... 99.20

SECOND AWARDRon Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Feta ....................................................... 99.15

THIRD AWARDSteve Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Feta ....................................................... 99.10

Terry Lensmire, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, feta cheese ................................................................................. 98.95

Ben Shibler, Hay Americyan Foods LLC, Green Bay, WI, Chanakh Cheese ............................. 98.70

Ben Billington, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, feta cheese ................................................................................. 98.40

Micah Klug, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, feta cheese.............................................................................................. 98.30

Adam Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Feta .............................................. 98.25

Saribek Yayloyan, Hay Americyan Foods LLC, Green Bay, WI, Chanakh Cheese .............. 98.15

Lactalis USA Belmont, Lactalis, Belmont, WI, 6oz feta regular .................................... 98.05

Mike DeMuth, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, feta cheese

Team Nasonville, Nasonville Dairy, Inc., Marshfield, WI, Feta in Brine

Lactalis USA Belmont, Lactalis, Belmont, WI, 8oz feta

Karoun, Karaoun Dairies, Turlock, CA, Brinza Feta

Geovanny Chavez, Tucumcari Mnt. Cheese Factory, Tucumcari, NY, Feta

Team Nasonville, Nasonville Dairy, Inc., Marshfield, WI, Feta Crumbles

Charles J Krause, Tucumcari Mtn. Cheese Factory, Tucumcari, NY, Feta

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Feta

Lactalis USA Belmont, Lactalis, Belmont, WI, 8oz fat free feta

Lactalis USA Belmont, Lactalis, Belmont, WI, 6oz reduced fat feta

Lactalis USA Belmont, Lactalis, Belmont, WI, 6oz fat free feta

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Farmstead Feta

Valerie Miller, Orland Farmstead Creamery, Orland, CA, Fresh Cows Milk Feta

CLASS 25: FETA, FLAVORED

BEST OF CLASSMicah Klug, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Mediterranean feta ............................................................................. 99.25

SECOND AWARDTeam Nasonville Dairy, Nasonville Dairy, Inc., Marshfield, WI, Cucumber Lemon Feta Crumbles........................................................................................... 99.20

THIRD AWARDMicah Klug, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, feta cheese with peppercorn .................................................... 99.15

Tim Kempf, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, feta cheese with peppercorn .............................................. 99.10

Steve Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Peppercorn Feta .............. 99.00

Nathan Forseth, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, feta cheese with basil & tomato ...................... 98.90

Micah Klug, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, feta cheese with basil & tomato ................................... 98.70

Matt Erdley, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Tomato & Basil Feta ................................................................................................................ 98.65


Justin Lowery, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Tomato & Basil Feta ................................................................................................................ 98.55

Terry Lensmire, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Mediterranean feta ......................................................... 98.45

Luke Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Mediterranean Feta

Steve Webster, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Peppercorn Feta

Adam Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Mediterranean Feta

Lactalis USA Belmont, Lactalis, Belmont, WI, 6oz Feta med herbs

CLASS 26: BRICK & MUENSTER

BEST OF CLASSMatt Henze, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Muenster ............................................................................................ 99.50

SECOND AWARDJohn (Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Brick .................................................................................... 99.40

THIRD AWARDJohn (Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Muenster....................................................................... 99.35

Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Muenster ................................................... 99.25

Matt Erdley, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Muenster ................................................................................................. 99.25

Jamie White, Torkelson Cheese Co., Lena, IL, Brick Cheese............................................................. 99.20

Luke Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Brick .................. 99.20

Ben Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Muenster ................................................ 99.10

Ben Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Brick ............................................................ 99.10

Ron Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Muenster ................................................................................................. 99.10

Dave Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Brick .................. 99.10

Matt Henze, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhaead, WI, Brick

Ron Bechtolt, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Muenster

Team 4, Zimmerman Cheese Inc, South Wayne, WI, Muenster

Steve Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Brick

Ron Bechtolt, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Brick

Team Decatur, CROPP/Organic Valley, La Farge, WI, Organic Muenster Cheese

Decatur Cheesemakers, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Brick


Hans Lehner Jr, Valley View Cheese, South Wayne, WI, Muenster

Matt Linares, Valley View Cheese, South Wayne, WI, Brick

Team 2, Zimmerman Cheese Inc., South Wayne, WI, Muenster

Team 1, Zimmerman Cheese Inc., South Wayne, WI, Brick

Steve Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Muenster

Team 2, Zimmerman Cheese Inc, South Wayne, WI, Brick


Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Muenster

Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Muenster cut from 640

Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Brick

Decatur Cheesemakers, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Muenster

Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Muenster cut from 640

Team 1, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Muenster



Team Comstock, Comstock Creamery, Comstock, WI, Red Rind Muenster

Joey Widmer, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, Mild Brick

Team 2, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Muenster

Team Comstock, Comstock Creamery, Comstock, WI, Wisconsin Brick

Trace Peterson, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, Red Rind Muenster

Foremost Farms Appleton, Foremost Farms USA- Appleton, Appleton, WI, 6 LB Muenster

Greg Corpus, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, Red Rind Muenster

CLASS 27: HAVARTI

BEST OF CLASSDecatur Cheesemakers, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Havarti ................................................... 99.45

SECOND AWARDRon Bechtolt, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Havarti .................. 99.30

THIRD AWARDBruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Havarti ................................................................................. 99.20

Zach Schneider, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, Creamy Havarti ................................................................. 99.05

Deaven Halbach, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, Creamy Havarti ................................................................. 99.00

Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Havarti ....................................................... 99.00

Brett Riese, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Havarti .......... 98.95

Matt Henze, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Havarti ....................................................... 98.90

Ron Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Havarti .......... 98.90

Steve Bechtolt, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Havarti .......... 98.90

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth Organic Havarti Cheese

Ben Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Havarti

Team Meister 1, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Havarti

Calkins Creamery, Calkins Creamery, Honesdale, PA, Havarti

Arethusa Farm Dairy, Arethusa Farm Dairy, Bantam, CT, Bella Bantam



Kyle Schwobe, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, Creamy Havarti


Dave Newman, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, Creamy Havarti

Hansi Lehner Jr, Valley View Cheese, South Wayne, WI, Havarti


CLASS 28: HAVARTI, FLAVORED

BEST OF CLASSBen Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Havarti .............................................................................................................. 99.10

SECOND AWARDSteve Stettler, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Havarti with Dill ....................................... 99.00

THIRD AWARDDecatur Cheesemakers, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Havarti Dill ....................................... 98.95

Ty Saglam, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Dill Havarti ...................................................................................................... 98.90

Daniel Clayton, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Havarti/Dill ............................................ 98.85

Ben Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Onion Havarti.................................. 98.80

Matt Henze, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Havarti Dill ............................................ 98.80

Dave Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Dill Havarti ...................................................................................................... 98.75

Ben Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Dill Havarti......................................... 98.70

Luke Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Dill Havarti ...................................................................................................... 98.70

Ed Giamarino, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, Havarti Loaf with Dill

Ron Bechtolt, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Buholzer Brothers Dill Havarti

Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Mediterranean Herb Havarti

Dave Newman, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, Havarti Loaf with Dill

Dave Perry, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Havarti/Garlic

Valerie Arechiga, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Havarti/Onion

Scott Lopas, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, Havarti Loaf with Dill

Matt Henze, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Mediterranean Herb Havarti

Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Dill Havarti

Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Onion Havarti

Team Meister 2, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Flavored Havarti

Valley View Cheese, Valley View Cheese, South Wayne, WI, Horseradish Chive Havarti

Hansi Lehner Jr, Valley View Cheese, South Wayne, WI, Garlic Pesto Havarti

Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Veggie Havarti

Tom Schmidt, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, Havarti Loaf with Dill

Ben Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Veggie Havarti

Matt Linares, Valley View Cheese, South Wayne, WI, Chipotle Havarti

Ludwig Farmstead Creamery, Ludwig Farmstead Creamery, Fithan, IL, Mustard

Team Meister 1, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Flavored Havarti

CLASS 29: STRING CHEESE

BEST OF CLASSHeydi Luis, Cesar’s Cheese LLC, Sheboygan Falls, WI, Whole Milk, Hand Stretched .......................................................................................................... 99.65

SECOND AWARDCesar Luis & Team Gibbsville, Cesar’s Cheese LLC, Sheboygan Falls, WI, Whole Milk; Hand Stretched ....................................................................... 99.60

THIRD AWARDRizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Modesto, CA, Oaxaca Tiras ...................................... 99.45

Kevin Entringer, Baker Cheese Factory Inc, St Cloud, WI, low moisture part‑skim mozzarella ............................................................... 99.40

Jace Johnsrud, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Mexican String Cheese ............................................... 99.40

Damaris Luis, Cesar’s Cheese LLC, Sheboygan Falls, WI, Whole Milk, Hand Stretched .................................................................................................. 99.40

Tim Entringer, Baker Cheese Factory Inc, St Cloud, WI, low moisture part‑skim mozzarella ............................................................... 99.30

Tim Pehl, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Mexican String Cheese ............................................................ 99.25

Brian Entringer, Baker Cheese Factory Inc, St Cloud, WI, low moisture part‑skim mozzarella ............................................................... 99.20

Little Cesar’, Cesar’s Cheese LLC, Sheboygan Falls, WI, Whole Milk, Hand Stretched .................................................................................................. 99.10

Nampa String Team, Lactalis American Groupe, Nampa, ID, Galbani Provolone String

Crave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, WI, String Cheese Skinny Sticks

Nampa String Team, Lactalis American Groupe, Nampa, ID, Galbani WMLM Mozzarella String

Mark Boelk, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Mexican String Cheese

Crave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, WI, String Cheese Sticks

Team 1, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Low Moisture Part Skim String Cheese

Francisco Ochoa, Ochoa’s Queseria, Albany, OR, Liliana’s String Cheese

Ben Shibler, Ponderosa Dairy Products, kewaunee, WI, Farmtead String Cheese

Gary Cherney, Ponderosa Dairy Products, Kewaunee, WI, Farmstead String Cheese

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA EM Queso Oaxaca String

Dan Schwind, Baker Cheese Factory Inc, St Cloud, WI, Whole Milk mozzarella

Renard’s Cheese, Renard’s Rosewood Dairy, Inc., Algoma, WI, String Cheese

Casey Berget, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Mexican String Cheese

Products Team, Ponderosa Dairy Products, Kewaunee, WI, Farmstead String Cheese

Nampa String Team, Lactalis American Groupe, Nampa, ID, Galbani LMPS Mozzarella String

Team Baker, CROPP/Organic Valley, La Farge, WI, Organic String Cheese

Team 1, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, LMPS Culture String Cheese

Team 2, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, LMPS String Cheese

Products Team, Ponderosa Dairy Products, Kewaunee, WI, Farmstead String Cheese

Team 2, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Low Moisture Whole Milk String Cheese

Nampa String Team, Lactalis American Group, Nampa, ID, Galbani Organic String

Crave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, WI, Farmers Rope String Cheese


CLASS 30: FLAVORED STRING CHEESE

BEST OF CLASSProducts Team, Ponderosa Dairy Products, Kewaunee, WI, Fiesta String Cheese ........................... 99.55

SECOND AWARDShawn Brown, Baker Cheese Factory Inc, St Cloud, WI, Jalapeno Peppers .......................................... 99.50

THIRD AWARDLarry Brown, Baker Cheese Factory Inc, St Cloud, WI, Jalapeno Peppers .................................................. 99.45

Tim Entringer, Baker Cheese Factory Inc, St Cloud, WI, jalapeno peppers .................... 99.35

Products Team, Ponderosa Dairy Products, Kewaunee, WI, Fiesta String Cheese ......................................................................................................... 99.30

Nick Pierquet, Baker Cheese Factory Inc, St Cloud, WI, Jalapeno Peppers .................................. 99.30

Ben Shibler, Ponderosa Dairy Products, Kewaunee, WI, Fiesta String Cheese .................. 99.25

Karoun, Karoun Dairies LLC, Turlock, CA, Hand Braided String, with Black Caraway seed and Cherry pit ......................................... 98.50

CLASS 31: COTTAGE CHEESE

BEST OF CLASSCottage Team, Westby Coop Creamery, Westby, WI, 4% Large Curd Cottage Cheese ..... 99.05

SECOND AWARDTori Boomgaarden, Kemps, Farmington, MN, Cottage Cheese Singles‑ Pinneaple Lot ........ 98.85

THIRD AWARDTeam Cultured, Cabot Creamery, Cabot, VT, Cottage Cheese ............................................................................. 98.80

Cottage Team, Westby Coop Creamery, Westby, WI, 4% Small Curd Cottage Cheese ......................................................................................................... 98.70

Cottage Team, Westby Coop Creamery, Westby, WI, 2% Small Curd Cottage Cheese ......................................................................................................... 98.60

Tori Boomgaarden, Kemps, Farmington, MN, Cottage Cheese Singles‑ Peach Lot ............. 98.55

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, 1% Cottage Cheese.......................................................... 98.05

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, 4% Cottage Cheese.......................................................... 97.85

Team Cultured, Cabot Creamery, Cabot, VT, Cottage Cheese ..................................................................... 97.80

Team Sal Iorio, Muuna, Princeton, NY, Muuna Lowfat Cottage Cheese ..................................... 97.55

Team Sal Iorio, Muuna, Princeton, NY, Muuna Peach Cottage Cheese......................................... 97.55

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Team Sal Iorio, Muuna, Princeton, NY, Muuna Classic Cottage Cheese

Tori Boomgaarden, Kemps, Farmington, MN, Cottage Cheese Singles‑ Pear & Honey

Team Sal Iorio, Muuna, Princeton, NY, Muuna Mango Cottage Cheese

Team Sal Iorio, Muuna, Princeton, NY, Muuna Pineapple Cottage Cheese

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc, Buffalo, NY, 4% Pineapple Cottage Cheese

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, 5% Cottage Cheese

Team Sal Iorio, Muuna, Princeton, NY, Muuna Blueberry Cottage Cheese

Team Sal Iorio, Muuna, Princeton, NY, Muuna Raspberry Cottage Cheese

Tori Boomgaarden, Kemps, Farmington, MN, Cottage Cheese Singles‑ Mixed Berry

Team Sal Iorio, Muuna, Princeton, NY, Muuna Strawberry Cottage Cheese

Team Sal Iorio, Muuna, Princeton, NY, Muuna Black Cherry Cottage Cheese

CLASS 32: RICOTTA

BEST OF CLASSTeam Salazar, Caputo Cheese, Melrose Park, IL, Ricotta Red ......................................................................... 99.40

SECOND AWARDTeam 1, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Clean Deck Whole Milk Ricotta ............................... 99.25

THIRD AWARDTeam Calabro, Calabro Cheese Corp., East Haven, CT, Hand Dipped Ricotta ...................................... 99.05

Team 2, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Clean Deck Whole Milk Ricotta ........................................................................................................ 99.00

MT Foods, Montena Taranto Foods, Ridgefield, NY, Old Fashioned .................................... 98.85

Narragansett Creamery, Narragansett Creamery, Providence, RI, Whole Milk Ricotta ........................................................................................................ 98.75

Narragansett Creamery, Narragansett Creamery, Providence, RI, Whole Milk Ricotta ........................................................................................................ 98.40

Castelli Ricotta Team, Castelli America, LLC, Ashville, NY, Ricotta‑Whey Based .......... 98.35

Jason Radke, BelGioioso Cheese Inc, Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Ricotta con Latte Whole Milk ............................................................................ 98.30

Team Lamagna, Lamagna Cheese, Vernona, PA, Whole Milk Smooth Ricotta ........................................................................................................ 98.05

Team1, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Clean Deck Part Skim Ricotta

Liam Callahan, Bellwether Farms, Petaluma, CA, Whole Milk Jersey Basket Ricotta

Castelli Ricotta Team, Castelli America, LLC, Ashville, NY, All Milk Ricotta

MT Foods, Montena Taranto Foods, Ridgefield, NY, Classic

Ricotta, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Whole Milk Ricotta

Team 2, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Old Fashion Ricotta


Ricotta, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Ricotta ‑ Made With Whole Milk

Losurdo Foods Ricotta crew, Losurdo foods Inc, Heuvelton, NY, 3 lb Ricotta


Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Modesto, CA, Whole Milk Ricotta

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA, Requeson Tray

MT Foods, Montena TarantoFoods, Ridgefield, NY, Traditional

Liam Callahan, Bellwether Farms, Petaluma, CA, Jersey Whey Basket Ricotta

Team Lamagna, Lamagna Cheese, Verona, PA, Part Skim Ricotta

Team Lamagna, Lamagna Cheese, Verona, PA, Whole Milk Curd Style Ricotta

Di Stefano Cheese, Di Stefano Cheese, Pomona, CA, Ricotta Lot

CLASS 33: GORGONZOLA

BEST OF CLASSTeam Seymour, Emmi Roth USA, Seymour, WI, Gorgonzola ....................................................................................... 99.35

SECOND AWARDTeam Seymour, Emmi Roth USA, Seymour, WI, Gorgonzola ....................................................................................... 99.15

THIRD AWARDJoe Moreda, Jr & Team, Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery, Valley Ford, CA, Grazin Girl ............ 98.75

Caves of Faribault Team, Prairie Farms-Caves of Faribault, Faribault, MN, AmaGorg Gorgonzola Cheese........................... 98.25

Litehouse Simply Artisan, Litehouse Simply Artisan, Sandpoint, ID, Gorgonzola ............................................................................................ 98.20

Litehouse Simply Artisan, Litehouse Simply Artisan, Sandpoint, ID, Gorgonzola ............................................................................................ 98.00

Imperia Foods Montfort WI team 1, Montfort, Montfort, WI, Montforte Gorgonzola Wheel ......................................................................... 98.00

Jeff Allen, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso CreamyGorg .............................. 97.65

Salemville, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Gorgonzola.......................................... 97.05

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Glacier Point Gorgonzola ....................... 97.00

CLASS 34: BLUE VEINED CHEESES WITH EXTERIOR MOLDING

BEST OF CLASSJasper Hill Farm, Cellars at Jasper Hill, Greensboro, VT, Bayley Hazen Blue .............................. 98.90

SECOND AWARDCalyroad Creamery, Calyroad Creamery, Sandy Springs, GA, Bit O’ Blue.......................................... 98.35

THIRD AWARDChris Roelli, Roelli Cheese Co, Shullsburg, WI, RedRock ................................................................................................ 98.30

Arethusa Farm Dairy, Arethusa Farm Dairy, Bantam, CT, Arethusa Blue ....................... 98.15

Kuba Hemmerling & Team, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company, Point Reyes, CA, Point Reyes Bay Blue ............................... 98.10

Ludwig Farmstead Creamery, Ludwig Farmstead Creamery, Fithan, IL, Blue ........ 97.45

von Trapp Farmstead, von Trapp Farmstead, Waitsfield, VT, Mad River Blue ................................................................................................................ 97.10

Barden Blue, Murray’s Cheese & Consider Bardwell Farm, Long Island City, NY, Barden Blue .............................................................. 96.60


CLASS 35: BLUE VEINED CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSKuba Hemmerling & Team, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company, Point Reyes, CA, Point Reyes Original Blue ............................................... 97.70

SECOND AWARDCarr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Penta Creme ................................................................................................ 97.65

THIRD AWARDCaves of Faribault Team, Prairie Farms‑Caves of Faribault, Faribault, MN, St. Pete’s Select Blue Cheese .................................................... 97.10

Amick’s Choice, Clemson University Blue Cheese, Clemson, SC, Mild Blue Cheese ......................................................................................................... 97.05

Great Hill Blue Cheese, Great Hill Dairy, Inc., Marion, MA, Great Hill Blue .......................... 96.50

Almena, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Stella® Blue Cheese ................. 96.35

Mindoro Blue, Prairie Farms - Mindoro, WI, Mindoro, WI, Heat Treated Blue Cheese Wheel ..................................................................................... 96.05

Salemville, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Blue Cheese ........................................ 95.90

Montfort WI team, Montfort, Montfort, WI, Montforte Bleu Wheel .................................................. 95.80

Salemville, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Reserve Blue Cheese ................ 95.65

Litehouse Simply Artisan, Litehouse Simply Artisan, Sandpoint, ID, Blue

Team Seymour, Great Lakes Cheese Seymour, Inc., Seymour, WI, Blue Cheese

Bryon Schroeder, Schroeder Kase, Rewey, WI, Blue Cheese

Litehouse Simply Artisan, Litehouse Simply Artisan, Sandpoint, ID, Blue

Leslie Goff, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlet, VT, 802 Blue

Team Hook, Hook’s Cheese Company, Inc., Mineral Point, WI, Blue Paradise

Salemville, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Vintage Blue Cheese

Team Seymour, Great Lakes Cheese Seymour, Inc., Seymour, WI, Blue Cheese

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Glacier Blue

CLASS 36: BRIE & CAMEMBERT

BEST OF CLASSLactalis USA‑ Belmont, Lactalis, Belmont, WI, 8oz triple cream ......................................................................... 99.50

SECOND AWARDLactalis USA Belmont, Lactalis, Belmont, WI, 8oz Brie................................................................................................. 99.20

THIRD AWARDLactalis USA Belmont, Lactalis, Belmont, WI Triple cream ..................................................................................... 99.15

Lactalis USA- Belmont, Lactalis, Belmont, WI Camembert ............................................. 99.10

Arethusa Farm Dairy, Arethusa Farm Dairy, Bantam, CT, Camembert .............................. 99.00

Old Europe, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Camembert ........................................ 99.00

Jasper Hill Farm, Cellars at Jasper Hill, Greensboro, VT, Moses Sleeper ................................. 98.75

Old Europe, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Triple Creme Brie ......................... 98.70

Lactalis USA Belmont, Lactalis, Belmont, WI Brie Double cream ........................ 98.60

Lactalis USA Belmont, lactalis, Belmont, WI, 8oz camembert .................................................................... 98.55

Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, 1 Kg Triple Creme Brie

Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, 3 Kg Triple Creme

Old Europe, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Double Creme Brie

Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, 3 Kg Double Creme

Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, 7 oz Brie Wedge

Marin French Cheese, Marin French Cheese, Petaluma, CA, Petite Crème

Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, Camembert Traditionnel

Calkins Creamery, Calkins Creamery, Honesdale, PA, Brie

Team Doe Run, The Farm at Doe Run, Coatesville, PA, Mayfly

Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, 16 oz Slicing Brie

Marin French Cheese, Marin French Cheese, Petaluma, CA, Triple Crème Brie

Calkins Creamery, Calkins Creamery, Honesdale, PA, Brie

Bryon Schroeder, Schroeder Kase, REWEY, WI, Triple Creme Brie

Team Marin French, Marin French Cheese, Petaluma, CA, Traditional Brie

MouCo Cheese Company, MouCo Cheese Company, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, MouCo Camembert

Marin French Cheese, Marin French Cheese, Petaluma, CA, Petite Camembert

Alise Sjostrom, Redhead Creamery, Brooten, MN, Little Lucy Brie, Ripened 4‑8 weeks

Four Fat Fowl, Four Fat Fowl, Stephentown, NY, St. Stephen soft‑ripened triple cream

CLASS 37: OPEN CLASS: SOFT RIPENED CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSSavencia Cheese USA, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Dorothy’s Comeback Cow ........................................................................................ 99.75

SECOND AWARDFons Smits, Tulip Tree Creamery, indianapolis, IN, Trillium .......................................................... 98.85

THIRD AWARDTeam Doe Run, The Farm at Doe Run, COATESVILLE, PA, Blow Horn ............................................ 98.60

Jasper Hill Farm, Cellars at Jasper Hill, Greensboro, VT, Harbison ............................................... 98.25

Team Marin French Cheese, Marin French Cheese, Petaluma, CA, Petite Ash ................................................................................................................. 98.15

Alouette Cheese, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Alouette Double Creme Brie ............................................................................................. 97.90

Alise Sjostrom, Redhead Creamery, Brooten, MN, North Fork Whiskey Washed Munster ............................................................................ 97.85

Savencia Cheese USA, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Dorothy Keep Dreaming ................................................................................................ 97.85

Marin French Cheese, Marin French Cheese, Petaluma, CA, Petite Supreme ......... 97.75

Briar Rose Creamery cheesemakers, Briar Rose Creamery, Dundee, OR, Butterbloom ......................................................................................... 97.70

St. Mark’s, Murray’s Cheese & Vermont Creamery, Long Island City, NY, St. Mark’s

Aged Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, St. Albans

Arethusa Farm Dairy, Arethusa Farm Dairy, Bantam, CT, Karlies Gratitude


Jasper Hill Farm, Cellars at Jasper Hill, Greensboro, VT, Little Hosmer

Marin French Cheese, Marin French Cheese, Petaluma, CA, Supreme 1.1 lb

Bill Anderson, Specialty Cheese Co., Inc., Reeseville, WI, Wisconsin Tomme Bloomy Rind Aged Cheese

von Trapp Farmstead, von Trapp Farmstead, Waitsfield, VT, Mt. Alice

Aaron Langdon, Nicasio Valley Cheese Co., Nicasio, CA, Tomino

Matthew Brichford, Jacobs and Brichford Farmstead Cheese, Connersville, IN, Adair 320

Team Doe Run, The Farm at Doe Run, Coatesville, PA, Hummingbird

MouCo Cheese Company, MouCo Cheese Company, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, MouCo Ashley

Mecox Bay Dairy, Mecox Bay Dairy, Bridgehampton, NY, Atlantic Mist

Matthew Brichford, Jacobs and Brichford Farmstead Cheese, Connersville, IN, JQ 331

CLASS 38: EDAM & GOUDA

BEST OF CLASSArethusa Farm Dairy, Arethusa Farm Dairy, Bantam, CT, Europa, Make date: 9/5/18 ................................................................................................................. 99.75

SECOND AWARDMarieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Mature ............................... 99.60

THIRD AWARDScott Lopas, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 5lb Edam Loaf ........................................................................................... 99.50

Team Stuyt, Stuyt Dairy Farmstead Cheese Co. LLC, Escalon, CA, Mild Gouda Batch 194 ........................................................................... 99.45

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Young ........................... 99.40

Zach Schneider, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 5lb Gouda Loaf .................................................................... 99.30

Ryan Onkels, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10lb Gouda Wheel ........................................................................ 99.25

Greg Corpus, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 5lb Gouda Loaf ................................................................................. 99.15

Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Gouda............................................................................ 99.10

Rudy Yoder, Farmer Rudolph’s, Lebanon, PA, Cape Cod Cheese ................................................................ 99.10

Team Meister 3, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Gouda ........................... 99.10

Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, Gouda Wheel

Dave Newman, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10lb Gouda Wheel

Pearl Valley Cheese, Pearl Valley Cheese, Fresno, OH, Gouda Deli Horn

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Gouda

Kyle Schwobe, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 5lb Edam Loaf

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Traditional Gouda

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Belegen (4‑6 month)

Gary Grossen, Babcock Hall Dairy Plant, Madison, WI, Mild Gouda

John Dirk Bulk, Oakdale Cheese, Oakdale, CA, Mild Gouda

Anaya Juan, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Gouda Mild

Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, Edam Loaf

Team Meister 2, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Gouda

Team Saxon Creamery, Saxon Cheese LLC, Cleveland, WI, Gouda Aged 3 mon

Ron Henningfeld, Hill Valley Dairy, Lake Geneva, WI, Romari Farms Gouda 3092418

Cvijetic Vlado, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Gouda Mild


Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Gouda

Strbac Nikola, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Gouda Mild

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth Organic Van Gogh Gouda Cheese

Revittle, Revittle, Harrisburg, PA, Revittle Gouda

Greg, Shatto Milk Company, OSBORN, MO, Gouda

CLASS 39: GOUDA, AGED

BEST OF CLASSMarieke Gouda Team, Holland’s Family Cheese, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Overjarige ...................................................................................................... 98.85

SECOND AWARDCaves of Faribault Team, Prairie Farms‑Caves of Faribault, Faribault, MN, Jeffs’ Select Cave Aged Gouda .............................................. 98.80

THIRD AWARDCreamery Team, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, Grand Gouda 198 ................ 98.75

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Traditional Aged Gouda ............................................ 98.60

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Belegen ...................... 98.55

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Young ........................... 98.55

Rudy Yoder, Farmer Rudolph’s, Lebanon, PA, Sir Farmer cheese ............................................................... 98.45

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc, Monroe, WI, Traditional Aged Gouda ......................................................... 98.30

John Dirk Bulk, Oakdale Cheese, Oakdale, CA, Aged Gouda............................................... 98.20

Gary Grossen, Babcock Hall Dairy Plant, Madison, WI, Aged Gouda ............................................. 98.05

Gary Grossen, Babcock Hall Dairy Plant, Madison, WI, Aged Gouda

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Reserve Gouda

McCormack, Romesser, Spikes, Yancey’s Fancy, Corfu, NY, Gouda Wheel

Kuba Hemmerling & Team, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company, Point Reyes, CA, Point Reyes Aged Gouda

Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Aged Gouda

Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, Aged Gouda Wheel

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Traditional Aged Gouda

Team 1 Arena, Arena Cheese, Arena, WI, Aged Gouda Deli Longhorn

Caves of Faribault Team, Prairie Farms-Caves of Faribault, Faribault, MN, St. Mary’s Grassfed Cave Aged Gouda

Wakker Team, Wakker Cheese, Kewaunee, WI, Batch 12


Ryan Onkels, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10lb Reserve Gouda Wheel

Team 2 Arena, Arena Cheese, Arena, WI, Aged Gouda Deli Horn


Tom Schmidt, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10lb Reserve Gouda Wheel

Team Stuyt, Stuyt Dairy Farmstead Cheese Co. LLC, Escalon, CA, Aged Gouda Batch 164

Ed Giamarino, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, Vintage Gouda Wheel

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Aged Gouda

Dave Newman, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10lb Vintage Gouda Wheel

Ben Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Grass Based Aged Gouda

Organic Valley-Carie Wagner, Carr Valley, Organic Valley at Carr Valley, La Farge, WI, Gouda

CLASS 40: GOUDA, FLAVORED

BEST OF CLASSJohn Dirk Bulk, Oakdale Cheese, Oakdale, CA, Cumin Gouda ................................................................................ 99.15

SECOND AWARDMarieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Truffle .................................. 99.10

THIRD AWARDMarieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Burning Melange ............................................................................................................ 98.95

Kyle Schwobe, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10 lb Chipotle Gouda Wheel ................................ 98.85

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Gouda Black Mustard ............................ 98.65

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Mustard Melange .................................................................................................... 98.55

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Foenegreek ............. 98.40

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Pesto Basil.............. 98.15

Heric Nijaz, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Gouda/Green Olives & Pimento ....... 98.10

Zuko Mirsad, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Bacon Gouda ........................................................... 98.10

Ed Giamarino, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10 lb Chipotle Gouda Wheel

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Platteville, WI, Roth Green Goddess Gouda Cheese

Daniel Clayton, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Gouda/Cumin

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Onion Garlic

Dave Perry, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Gouda/Garlic & Chive

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Aged Chipotle Gouda

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Summer Fields


Haley Lehman, Glenn Goss, Schnabeltier, Rochester, IN, Gouda aged 1.5 months with dried Rosemary

Steve Moore, John Slawinski and Clock Shadow Creamery, Delta Dream, LLC, Arena, WI, Delta Dream WisCajun Gouda

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Bacon

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Chipotle Gouda


Haley Lehman, Glenn Goss, Schnabeltier, Rochester, IN, Gouda aged 1.5 months, with dried Morel Mushroom and Leek

CLASS 41: SMOKED GOUDA

BEST OF CLASSMaple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Smoked Traditional Gouda ........................................................ 99.85

SECOND AWARDBruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Smoked Gouda ........................................................... 99.75

THIRD AWARDMarieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Smoked Cumin ........ 99.70

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Smoked ...................... 99.55

Creamery Team, Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, Smoked Grand Gouda 198 ................................................. 99.45

Greg Corpus, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10 lb Gouda Wheel ...................................................................... 99.35

Trace Peterson, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10 lb Gouda Wheel.......................................................... 99.35

Scott Lopas, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10 lb Gouda Wheel with Cracked Black Peppercorn ............................................................................................. 99.30

Neimeyer Brice, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Smoked Gouda .................................... 99.20

Egan Boyd, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Smoked Gouda ..................................................... 99.10

Loya Isaac, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Smoked Gouda

Zach Schneider, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10 lb Gouda Wheel with Cracked Black Peppercorn

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Smoked Natural Gouda

Team Meister 4, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Smoked Gouda

Trevor Laack & Crew, Dupont Cheese Inc., Marion, WI, Smoked Gouda

Steve Moore, John Slawinski and Clock Shadow Creamery, Delta Dream, LLC, Arena, WI, Delta Dream WisCajun Smoked Gouda

Team 2 Arena, Arena Cheese, Arena, WI, Smoked Gouda Deli Horn


Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Smoked Gouda



Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemaker, Inc., Monroe, WI, Smoked Gouda

Caves of Faribault Team, Prairie Farms-Caves of Faribault, Faribault, MN, Smoked St. Mary’s Grassfed Cave Aged Gouda

Team 1 Arena, Arena Cheese, Arena, WI, Smoked Gouda Deli Horn

Glanbia Blackfoot, Glanbia Foods Blackfoot, Blackfoot, ID, 4/2 Smoky Gouda 2

Glanbia Blackfoot, Glanbia Foods Blackfoot, Blackfoot, ID, 4/2 Smoky Gouda 3

Glanbia Blackfoot, Glanbia Foods Blackfoot, Blackfoot, ID, 4/2 Smoky Gouda


CLASS 42: LATIN AMERICAN STYLE FRESH CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSBrian Mundt, Mexican Cheese Producers, Inc. (Sigma USA), Darlington, WI, Queso Panela Basket ............................................................................................ 99.50

SECOND AWARDTeam V&V Supremo, V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL, Queso Caribe Grilling Cheese ................................................................................................................. 99.45

THIRD AWARDTeam V&V Supremo, V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL, Queso Fresco ............................................ 99.35

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA EM Queso Panela Bulk ............ 99.25

Karoun, Karoun Dairies Inc., San Fernando, CA, Queso del Valle Panela ............... 99.20

Hector Larraga, Mexican Cheese Producers, Inc. (Sigma USA), Darlington, WI, Queso Blanco Artisnal Blanco Loaf ............................................................................................ 99.05

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Modesto, CA, Panela ......................... 99.00

Team V&V Supremo, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Queso Fresco................................... 99.00

Hector Larraga, Mexican Cheese Producers, Inc. (Sigma USA), Darlington, WI, Queso Cremoso Pail .................. 99.00

Team V&V Supremo, V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL, Queso Caribe Grilling Cheese ................................................................................. 98.95

Specialty Cheese Company, Specialty Cheese Co., Inc., Reeseville, WI, Queso Fresco

Team V&V Supremo, V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL, Queso Fresco

MCP Team, Mexican Cheese Producers, Inc. (Sigma USA), Darlington, WI, Panela Basket 4#

Nuestro Queso, Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso, Chicago, IL, Queso Panela

Los Altos, Los Altos Food Products, City of Industry, CA, Fresco

Michael Godfrey, Mexican Cheese Producers, Inc. (Sigma USA), Darlington, WI, Queso Blanco Artisnal Loaf

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Modesto, CA, Fresco

Brian Mundt, Mexican Cheese Producers, Inc (Sigma USA), Darlington, WI, Queso Fresco Tradicional Pail

Los Altos, Los Altos Food Products, City of Industry, CA, Panela

Nuestro Queso, Hispanic Cheese Makers- Nuestro Queso, Chicago, IL, Queso Blanco

Roberto Encarnación, Tropical Cheese Industries, Inc., Perth Amboy, NJ, Queso Fresco

Team V&V Supremo, V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL, Queso Fresco

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Modesto, CA, Fresco Michoacano

Nuestro Queso, Hispanic Cheese Makers- Nuestro Queso, Chicago, IL, Queso Fresco

Cheesemakers Union Team, Cheesemakers Union, Sheboygan, WI, Panela Wheel

Team Nasonville Dairy, Nasonville Dairy, Inc., Marshfield, WI, Queso Blanco

Daniel Wavrin, Daniel’s Artisan, Ferndale, WA, Queso Fresco

Don Froylan, Don Froylan, Albany, OR, Panela Fresca, traditional basket

CLASS 43: LATIN AMERICAN STYLE MELTING CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSSam Sweeney, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Oaxaca Cheese Ball .................................................................................................... 99.70

SECOND AWARDCrave Brothers Team 2, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese,LLC, Waterloo, WI, Oaxaca ............................................................................................................... 99.65

THIRD AWARDMark Boelk, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Chihuahua Cheese .............................................................................. 99.60

Nick Siedschlag, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Oaxaca Cheese Ball ........................................................ 99.50

John (Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Queso Para Fundir .................................... 99.50

John(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Asadero.................................................................. 99.40

Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Para Fundir ............................................ 99.30

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA, Queso Oaxaca ......................................... 99.20

John (Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Queso Quesadilla........................................ 98.80

Crave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese,LLC, Waterloo, WI, Oaxaca ....................................................................................................... 98.75

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Modesto, CA, Oaxaca Bola

Jamie White, Torkelson Cheese Co., Lena, IL, Quesadilla

Nuestro Queso, Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso, Chicago, IL, Duranguense (Quesadilla Style)

Molly Patterson, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Oaxaca Cheese Ball

Tim Pehl, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Chihuahua Cheese

Team 2, Zimmerman Cheese Inc, South Wayne, WI, Baby Jack Wheel

Tom Dahmen, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Chihuahua Cheese

Daniel Wavrin, Daniel’s Artisan, Ferndale, WA, Oaxaca

Dan Reed, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Oaxaca Cheese Ball

Andy Rufener, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Chihuahua Cheese

Team 2, Zimmerman Cheese Inc, South Wayne, WI, Asadero Wheel

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Modesto, CA, Quesadilla/Menonita

Specialty Cheese Company, Specialty Cheese Co., Inc., Reeseville, WI, Asadero

Hansi Lehner Jr, Valley View Cheese, South Wayne, WI, Quesadilla

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Queso Chihuahua

Karoun, Karoun Dairies Inc., San Fernando, CA, Grilling cheese

Team 1, Zimmerman Cheese Inc, South Wayne, WI, Baby Jack Wheel

Nuestro Queso, Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso, Chicago, IL, Asadero (Quesadilla Style)

Francisco Ochoa, Don Froylan, Albany, OR, Queso Oaxaca, hand stretched


Team 1, Zimmerman Cheese Inc, South Wayne, WI, Asadero Wheel

Nuestro Queso, Hispanic Cheese Makers- Nuestro Queso, Chicago, IL, Queso Oaxaca


Team 2, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Queso Pizza Cheese Cuc


El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA. EM Asadero Bulk

Valerie Miller, Orland Farmstead Creamery, Orland, CA, Cultured Queso


Team 1, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Queso Pizza Cheese Cuc

Cheesemakers Union Team, Cheesemakers Union, Sheboygan, WI, Handstretched Oaxaca

CLASS 44: LATIN AMERICAN STYLE HARD CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSRizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Modesto, CA, Cotija............................................................ 99.70

SECOND AWARDTeam V&V Supremo, V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL, Cotija Wheel ............................................ 98.80

THIRD AWARDTeam V&V Supremo, V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL, Cotija Wheel ............................................ 98.75

Team V&V Supremo, V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL, Cotija Wheel ............. 98.60

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA, Queso Cotija Bar .................................. 98.40

Hector and Victor, Mexican Cheese Producers, Inc. (Sigma USA), Darlington, WI, Queso Cotija Wheel MG ...... 97.65

Brian and Victor, Mexican Cheese Producers, Inc. (Sigma USA), Darlington, WI, Queso Cotija Wheel .................. 97.30

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Queso Duro ....................................................... 97.25

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA EM Cotija Enchilado Bar ....... 97.00

Team V&V Supremo, V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., Chicago, IL, Cotija Wheel ............. 97.00

Team Doe Run, The Farm at Doe Run, Coatesville, PA, The Creamery Collection Batch #15


Team Doe Run, The Farm at Doe Run, Coatesville, PA, Black Swallowtail

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Queso Duro

Specialty Cheese Company, Specialty Cheese Co., Inc., Reeseville, WI, Cotija



Nuestro Queso, Hispanic Cheese Makers- Nuestro Queso, Chicago, IL, Cotija

Cheesemakers Union Team, Cheesemakers Union, Sheboygan, WI, Cotija Wheel

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth GranQueso Cheese

Specialty Cheese Company, Specialty Cheese Co., Inc., Reeseville, WI, Traditional Cotija

CLASS 45: WASHED RIND/ SMEAR RIPENED SOFT CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSJasper Hill Farm, Cellars at Jasper Hill, Greensboro, VT, Winnimere..................................................... 99.40

SECOND AWARDAlpine Team LCD, Lake Country Dairy Schuman Cheese, Turtle Lake, WI, Yellow Door Creamy Redhead .................................................................... 99.20

THIRD AWARDArethusa Farm Dairy, Arethusa Farm Dairy, Bantam, CT, Arethusa Diva ............................... 99.00

Briar Rose Creamery cheesemakers, Briar Rose Creamery, Dundee, OR, Phoebe......................................................................................................... 98.55

Joey Jaeggi, Chalet Cheese Co-op, Monroe, WI, 8 oz. Limburger ....................................... 98.55

Aaron Langdon, Nicasio Valley Cheese Co., Nicasio, CA, Nicasio Square............................. 98.25

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth Monroe Cheese ...................................................... 98.20

Leslie Goff, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlet, VT, Dorset .................................................... 97.95

Team Alpine - Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Yellow Door Creamery Belloux ........................................................... 97.90

Jasper Hill Farm, Cellars at Jasper Hill, Greensboro, VT, Willoughby ........................................ 97.80

Marin French Cheese, Marin French Cheese, Petaluma, CA, Schloss

Jackie Chang, Haystack Mountain Creamery, Longmont, CO, Funkmeister

Willow Creek Creamery, Union Star Corp, Fremont, WI, Red Willow

MouCo Cheese Company, MouCo Cheese Company, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, MouCo ColoRouge

Fons Smits, Tulip Tree Creamery, indianapolis, IN, foxglove

Matthew Brichford, Jacobs and Brichford Farmstead Cheese, Connersville, IN, Ameribella 296

Greensward, Murray’s Cheese & Jasper Hill, Long Island City, NY, Greensward

Fons Smits, Tulip Tree Creamery LLC, Indianapolis, IN, Tigerlilly

CLASS 46: WASHED RIND/ SMEAR RIPENED SEMI‑SOFT (SEMI‑HARD) CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSMatthew Brichford, Jacobs and Brichford Farmstead Cheese, Connersville, IN, Everton .............................................................................................................. 99.25

SECOND AWARDTeam Doe Run, The Farm at Doe Run, Coatesville, PA, Bathed in Victory ................................... 99.20

THIRD AWARDSpring Brook Farm Cheese and Wegmans Food Market, Spring Brook Farm Cheese, Reading, VT, The Full Ver‑monty ...................................... 99.15

Spring Brook Farm, Spring Brook Farm Cheese, Reading, VT, Reading .................................. 99.10

Team Alpine - Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Yellow Door Creamery Valis .................................................................. 99.10

Sara Richards, Door Artisan Cheese Company, LLC, Egg Harbor, WI, Valmy Belgian Style Beer Washed Gouda ............................. 98.90

Joey Widmer, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, Traditional Washed Rind Aged Brick Cheese ......................................................... 98.60

jackie chang, Haystack Mountain creamery, Longmont, CO, Snowmass Raclette ...................................................................................................... 98.50

Petaluma, Cowgirl Creamery, Petaluma, CA, Hop Along ................................................................................. 98.40

Cornelia, Murray’s Cheese & Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co., Long Island City, NY, Cornelia .................................................. 98.10

Leslie Goff, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlet, VT, Pawlet

Cheese Chalet, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Liederkranz

Matthew Brichford, Jacobs and Brichford Farmstead Cheese, Connersville, IN, Briana

Matthew Brichford, Jacobs and Brichford Farmstead Cheese, Connersville, IN, Everton Premium Reserve

Tony Ellis, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, La Bottega di BelGioioso Italico

Briar Rose Creamery cheesemakers, Briar Rose Creamery, Dundee, OR, Callisto

Spring Brook Farm, Spring Brook Farm Cheese, Reading, VT, Ashbrook

Aaron Langdon, Nicasio Valley Cheese Co., Nicasio, CA, San Geronimo

Joe Moreda, Jr. & Team, Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery, Valley Ford, CA, Highway 1

Woodcock, Woodcock Farm Cheese Company, Weston, VT, 8‑Jan

Mecox Bay Dairy, Mecox Bay Dairy, Bridgehampton, NY, Mecox Sunrise

Von Trapp Farmstead, Cellars at Jasper Hill, Greensboro, VT, Oma

CLASS 47: WASHED RIND/ SMEAR RIPENED HARD CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSTeam Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth Pavino Cheese ............................................................... 99.85

SECOND AWARDAndy Hatch, Uplands Cheese, Dodgeville, WI, Extra‑Aged Pleasant Ridge Reserve .................. 99.80

THIRD AWARDJasper Hill Farm, Cellars at Jasper Hill, Greensboro, VT, Alpha Tolman............................................ 99.75

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth Grand Cru Reserve Wheel........................ 99.70

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth’s Private Reserve Wheel ............................. 99.65

Spring Brook Farm, Spring Brook Farm Cheese, Reading, VT, Tarentaise ............................ 99.60

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth Grand Cru Surchoix Wheel ..................... 99.60

Andy Hatch, Uplands Cheese, Dodgeville, WI, Pleasant Ridge Reserve ......... 99.50

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth Original Grand Cru Wheel ...................... 99.40

Arethusa Farm Dairy, Arethusa Farm Dairy, Bantam, CT, Mt. Tom ........................................ 99.35

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth Organic Grand Cru Reserve Wheel .......................................................................................................... 99.35

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United States Championship Cheese Contestants


Team Alpine - Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Yellow Door Creamery Altu

Chris Roelli, Roelli Cheese Company, Shullsburg, WI, Little Mountain

Leslie Goff, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlet, VT, Rupert

Team Alpine - Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Yellow Door Creamery Monteau

Project X, Murray’s Cheese & Spring Brook Farm, Long Island City, NY, Project X

CLASS 48: PEPPER FLAVORED MONTEREY JACK, MILD HEAT

BEST OF CLASSTeam SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Pepper Jack ....................................................................................... 99.30

SECOND AWARDTeam SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Pepper Jack ....................................................................................... 98.75

THIRD AWARDKirk Baldwin, Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc., Milbank, SD, Monterey Jack Jalapeno with Mesquite smoke flavor ......................... 98.45

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Pepper Jack ......................................................... 98.35

Team Jim Falls, AMPI, Jim Falls, WI, Monterey Jack with Jalapeno Peppers .................... 98.05

Jerome Fredrick, Lynn Dairy, Inc., Granton, WI, Pepper Jack .................................................. 97.75

Team Meister 4, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Pepper Jack ............. 97.65

LaGrander’s Cheese Team #2, LaGrander’e Hillside Dairy, Inc., Stanley, WI, Pepper Jack Longhorn ........................ 97.65

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Pepper Jack ............................................................... 97.35

David Meyer, Lynn Dairy, Inc., Granton, WI, Pepper Jack................................................................................ 97.35

Team Arena, Arena Cheese Inc, Arena, WI, Pepper Jack

Team Comstock, Comstock Creamery, Comstock, WI, Jalapeno Pepper Jack

Torres Juan, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Pepper Jack

Beaver Cheese Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Beaver, UT, Pepper Jack

Andy Follen, Lynn Dairy, Inc., Granton, WI, Pepper Jack

Rearick John, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Pepper Jack

LaGrander’s Cheese Team #1, LaGrander’e Hillside Dairy, Inc., Stanley, WI, Pepper Jack Longhorn

Team Meister 3, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Pepper Jack


LaGrander’s Cheese Team # 3, LaGrander’s Hillside Dairy, Inc., Stanley, WI, Pepper Jack Longhorn

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Naturally Oven‑Smoked Pepper Jack Cheese

Umarov Mikail, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Pepper Jack

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Pepper Jack

Ondriezek Aaron, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Pepper Jack


Kirk Baldwin, Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc., Milbank, SD, Monterey Jack with blend of dill, lime and jalapenos

Team Nasonville Dairy, Nasonville Dairy, Inc., Marshfield, WI, Pepper Jack

Black Creek, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Pepper Jack

CLASS 49: PEPPER FLAVORED MONTEREY JACK, MEDIUM HEAT

BEST OF CLASSYusupov Bakhritdin, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Pepper Jack ....................................................... 99.35

SECOND AWARDHeric Nadezda, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Red Habanero ................................................................ 99.30

THIRD AWARDTeam SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Habanero Jack .............................................................................. 99.15

Bampa Natasa, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Pepper Jack............................................... 99.10

Mayra Gomez, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Red & Green Habanero ............. 99.05

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Pepper Jack ............................................................... 99.05

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Habanero Jack ................................................ 99.00

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Habanero Jack ................................................ 98.70

Joseph Farms Cheese, Joseph Gallo Farms, Maker of Joseph Farms

Cheese, Atwater, CA, Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers......................................... 98.55

Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Pepper Jack ...................................... 98.55

Joseph Farms Cheese, Joseph Gallo Farms, Maker of Joseph Farms Cheese, Atwater, CA, Hatch Jack Cheese

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Habanero Jack

Team Meister 4, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Hotter Pepper Jack

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Jalapeno Jack



MMPA Team/Heritage Ridge, Middlebury Cheese Plant, Middlebury, IN, Pepper Monterey Jack


Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Chipotle Jack

Team Arena, Arena Cheese, Arena, WI, Sriracha Jack

Joseph Farms Cheese, Joseph Gallo Farms, Maker of Joseph Farms Cheese, Atwater, CA, Chipotle Jack Cheese

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Smoked Pepper Jack

Beaver Cheese Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Beaver, UT, Habanero and Jalapeno Monterey Jack Cheese

CLASS 50: PEPPER FLAVORED MONTEREY JACK, HIGH HEAT

BEST OF CLASSTeam SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Ghost Pepper Jack .................................................................... 98.85

SECOND AWARDTillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Habenero ......................................................................................................... 98.75

THIRD AWARDTillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Habenero ......................................................................................................... 98.35

Vargas Paulina, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Ghost Pepper ......................................... 98.30


Team Meister 2, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Sweet Fire Mango ......................................................................................................... 98.25

Pedraza Alma, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Red & Green Habanero ............. 98.20

Smriko Adelita, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Red Habanero....................................... 98.15

Swinney Maryann, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Red Habanero................................................................................................. 98.10

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Habanero Jack ....................................................................... 98.00

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Ghost Pepper Jack ...................................... 97.90

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Ghost Pepper Jack

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Ghost Pepper Jack

Cedar Grove Cheese Team, Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain, WI, Super Hot Monterey Jack

Team Comstock, Comstock Creamery, Comstock, WI, Habanero Ghost Pepper Jack

Team Meister 1, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Sweet Fire Mango

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Jack the Reaper

CLASS 51: OPEN CLASS: PEPPER FLAVORED CHEESE, MILD HEAT

BEST OF CLASSTom Schmidt, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10 lb Chipotle Gouda Wheel ................................................... 99.30

SECOND AWARDDeaven Halbach, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10 lb Chipotle Gouda Wheel ....................................... 99.20

THIRD AWARDMarieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Hatch Pepper .............. 98.80

Zahirovic Samir, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, White Cheddar /Peppers ......... 98.75



Ben Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Pepper Havarti ................................ 98.45

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth Jalapeno Havarti Cheese ........................... 98.35

John(Randy), Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Mild Chili Pepper Muenster ............ 98.25

Widmer’s Cheese Cellars Team, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, Jalapeno Cheddar ................................. 98.05


Andy Rufener, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Chihuahua Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers

John(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Mild Chili Pepper Brick

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Atkins Colby, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, White Cheddar/Peppers

Ben Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Pepper Muenster

Dennis Schneider, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 10 lb Chipotle Gouda

Nick Siedschlag, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Chihuahua Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers

Marieke Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Jalapeno

Team Agropur, Agropur, Hull, IA, Southwest Blend Monterey Jack

Cucic Haris, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Chipotle Cheddar

Sam Sweeney, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Chihuahua Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers


Valley View Cheese, Valley View Cheese, South Wayne, WI, Jalapeno Cheddar

Banjac Alex, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Colby Jack/Peppers

John(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Mild Chili Pepper Quesadilla

Losurdo Foods Fresh Mozzarella Line, Losurdo foods Inc, Heuvelton, NY, Marinated Fresh Mozzarella with Peppadew

Daniel Wavrin, Daniel’s Artisan, Ferndale, WA, Fuego

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Wildfire Blue

Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Pepper Havarti

Widmer’s Cheese Cellars Team, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, Jalapeno Brick Cheese

Molly Patterson, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Chihuahua Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers

Henning Cheese, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, Hatch Chile Cheddar

Los Altos, Los Altos Food Products, City of Industry, CA, Panela with Jalapeño

Valerie Miller, Orland Farmstead Creamery, Orland, CA, Cultured Queso w/Jalapeno

Widmer’s Cheese Cellars Team, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, Jalapeno Colby

CLASS 52: OPEN CLASS: PEPPER FLAVORED CHEESE, MEDIUM HEAT

BEST OF CLASSCotroneo Matt, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, White Cheddar/Peppers.................................... 99.40

SECOND AWARDTeam Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth Chipotle Havarti Cheese ................................... 99.30

THIRD AWARDNavarrete Abel, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Chipotle Cheddar Color..................... 99.20

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Chipotle Mix ........ 99.15

Carey Travis, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Chipotle Cheddar Color .............................. 99.05

John(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Mede. Chili Habanero Pepper Muenster ................................................................................................. 99.05

Paxton Joshua, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Colby Jack/Pepper ............................ 99.00

Scott Lopas, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 9lb Jalapeno Havarti Loaf .................................................... 99.00

John(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Med. Chili Habanero Pepper Brick .............................................................................................................. 99.00

John(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Med. Chili Habenero Pepper Quesadilla .............................................................................................. 98.95

Calkins Creamery, Calkins Creamery, Honesdale, PA, Pepper Cheese

Tom Schmidt, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 9 lb Jalapeno Havarti Loaf

Matt Erdley, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Sweet Heat Feta

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Habanero Colby Jack

Team Meister 2, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, 3‑Pepper Block

Joshua Henning, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, Mango Fire

Team Meister 1, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, 3‑Pepper Block

Zach Schneider, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 9 lb Jalapeno Havarti Loaf

Kyle Schwobe, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 9 lb Jalapeno Havarti

MMPA Team/Heritage Ridge, Middlebury Cheese Plant, Middlebury, IN, Pepper Cheese

Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Habanero Havarti

Cut &Wrap Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Hot Buffalo Wing Cheddar

Matt Henze, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Havarti Pepper

Marin French Cheese, Marin French Cheese, Petaluma, CA, Petite Jalapeño

Ben Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Habanero Havarti

Courtney and Shawn Covell, High Country Creamery, Grantsville, MD, Sparky’s Fury Hot Pepper Cheddar

Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Pepper Colby Jack

Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Havarti with Pepper


Pearl Valley Cheese, Pearl Valley Cheese, Fresno, OH, Pepper Jack Deli Horn



Francisco Ochoa, Don Froylan, Albany, OR, Queso Botanero with fresh jalapeno & cilantro

CLASS 53: OPEN CLASS: PEPPER FLAVORED CHEESE, HIGH HEAT

BEST OF CLASSJohn(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Habanero Ghost Pepper Quesadilla ...................................................................................................... 99.55

SECOND AWARDJohn(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Habanero Ghost Pepper Muenster ......................................................................................................... 99.50

THIRD AWARDJohn(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Habanero Ghost Pepper Brick ............. 99.40

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth Sriracha Gouda Cheese ............................... 99.35

Black Creek, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Ghost Pepper Cheddar .......... 99.30

Kober Ryan, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Red Habanero Colby Jack ......................... 99.25

Artisan Cheese Exchange, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, Deer Creek The Rattlesnake ........................................................................................... 99.25

Johnson Brad, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Ghost Pepper White Cheddar .................................................................................................... 99.05


Team Meister 2, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Ghost Pepper CJ ...................................................................................................................... 99.05

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Ghost Pepper Colby Jack ..................... 98.95

Pacheco Jose, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Red Habanero Color Cheddar

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Ghost Pepper Colby Jack

Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Habenero Cheddar

Turner Dave, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Red Habanero Color Cheddar

Team Mesiter 1, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Ghost Pepper CJ


Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth 3 Chile Pepper Gouda Cheese


Mosco, Fox, Pritchard, Yancey’s Fancy, Corfu, NY, Ghost Pepper Cheddar

Pearl Valley Cheese, Pearl Valley Cheese, Fresno, OH, Super Hot Jumping Jack Deli Horn

CLASS 54: OPEN CLASS: SOFT CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSRandy Wolter, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Crema di Mascarpone ................................................................................................. 99.70

SECOND AWARDEl Mexicano, Marquez Brother Int., Hanford, CA, Queso Fresco Cremoso ........................... 99.65

THIRD AWARDNampa Mascarpone Team, Lactalis American Groupe, Nampa, ID, Galbani Mascarpone ................................................................................................. 99.60

Team 1, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Ricottone.................................................... 99.55

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Crème Fraîche ............................. 99.50

Team Calabro, Calabro Cheese Corp., East Haven, CT, MASCARPONE ............................. 99.45

Chris Gezella, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, La Bottega di BelGioioso Crescenza‑Stracchino ................................................................ 99.45

Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Cello Rich & Creamy Mascarpone .................................................................. 99.45

Team 2, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Ricottone.................................................... 99.40

Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Cello Thick and Smooth Mascarpone ................................................................... 99.40

Aaron Langdon, Nicasio Valley Cheese Co., Nicasio, CA, Foggy Morning

Clock Shadow Creamery Team, Cedar Grove Cheese Inc, Plain, WI, Quark

Ludwig Dairy, Ludwig Dairy, Inc., Dixon, IL, Low‑fat Farmer Cheese Salted

Crave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, WI, Mascarpone

Tom Pintar, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Mascarpone

Narragansett Creamery, Narragansett Creamery, Providence, RI, Crescendo Stracchino di Crescenza

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Mascarpone

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Fromage Blanc

Valerie Miller, Orland Farmstead Creamery, Orland, CA, OFC original creation, low moisture cottage cheese

Di Stefano Cheese, Di Stefano Cheese, Pomona, CA, Mascarpone Cheese

Paul Schmidt, Orland Farmstead Creamery, Orland, CA, Fromage Blanc

Briar Rose Creamery cheesemakers, Briar Rose Creamery, Dundee, OR, Fromage Blanc

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Quark

CLASS 55: OPEN CLASS: SEMI‑SOFT CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSTeam Doe Run, The Farm at Doe Run, Coatesville, PA, Seven Sisters............................................... 99.70

SECOND AWARDLudwig Farmstead Creamery, Ludwig Farmstead Creamery, Fithan, IL, 12142018 ........................................................................................................ 99.00

THIRD AWARDJim Demeter, Door Artisan Cheese Company, LLC, Egg Harbor, WI, Zivile Swedish Style Fontina .................................................................... 98.85

Rudy Yoder, Farmer Rudolph’s, Lebanon, PA, Susquehanna .......................................................................... 98.80

Clayton C, Foremost Farms USA, Clayton, WI, No Smoke ....................................................... 98.80

Kuba Hemmerling & Team, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company, Point Reyes, CA, Point Reyes Toma......................................... 98.60

Joe Moreda, Jr. & Team, Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery, Valley Ford, CA, Estero Gold ............................................................................................ 98.60

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA EM Queso Casero Bulk ............ 98.55

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Monroe, WI, Roth Original Prairie Sunset Wheel ............. 98.50

Ben Workman, Hoards Dairyman Creamery, Fort Atkinson, WI, Belaire ........... 98.25

Valley View cheese, Valley View Cheese, South Wayne, WI, Butterkase

Dennis Schneider, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 24 lb Fontina

Team Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Cello Fontal

Team Lake Country Dairy, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Cello Fontal

Team Calabro, Calabro Cheese Corp., East Haven, CT, SCAMORZA

Trace Peterson, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 24 lb Fontina

Ben Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Bel Paese

Deaven Halbach, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 24 lb Fontina

Marieke Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Golden

Calyroad Creamery, Calyroad Creamery, Sandy Springs, GA, Hilderbrand Tomme

McCormack, Spikes, Fox, Laird, Yancey’s Fancy, Corfu, NY, Bergenost

Ben Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Butterkase

Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, Fontina Wheel

Marin French Cheese, Marin French Cheese, Petaluma, CA, Petite Breakfast

Trevor Laack & Crew, Dupont Cheese Inc, Marion, WI, Yogurt

Daniel Wavrin, Ferndale Farmstead, Ferndale, WA, Caciotta

Team Calabro, Calabro Cheese Corp., East Haven, CT, Caciocavallo

Gary Vaughn, Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Lacey Swiss

Cedar Grove Cheese Team, Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain, WI, Butterkaese

Gary Vaughn, Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Lacey Swiss

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Fontina

John(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Farmer Cheese


MMPA Team/Heritage Ridge, Middlebury Cheese Plant, Middlebury, IN, Semi‑soft cheese

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Maustoner

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemaker, Inc., Monroe, WI, Fontina

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Creama Kasa

Cheesemakers Union Team, Cheesemakers Union, Sheboygan, WI, Cows Milk Manchego

CLASS 56: OPEN CLASS: HARD CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSMarieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Premium .......................... 98.85

SECOND AWARDMarieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Mature ............................... 98.70

THIRD AWARDTeam Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve BellaVitano Gold ......................... 98.55

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Cape Meares ‑Sweet Nutty English Style Cheddar .............................................................. 98.45

Marieke Gouda Team, Holland’s Family Cheese, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Overjarige .............................................................................................. 98.40

Mike Brennenstuhl/Jim Demeter, Red Barn Family Farms, Appleton, WI, Cupola Artisan Cheese ........................................................... 98.30

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Cape Meares ‑Sweet Nutty English Style Cheddar .............................................................. 98.10

John Dirk Bulk, Oakdale Cheese, Oakdale, CA, Stanislaus Reserve............................. 97.95

Brandon Blohm, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, La Bottega di BelGioioso Artigiano Classico ........................................................................ 97.95

Team LCD, Lake Country Dairy Schuman Cheese, Turtle Lake, WI, Cello SnowBound “Parm meets Gouda” .............. 97.70

Glanbia Blackfoot, Glanbia Foods Blackfoot, Blackfoot, ID, 4/8 Gruyere 2


Marieke Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Golden

Glanbia Blackfoot, Glanbia Foods Blackfoot, Blackfoot, ID, 4/8 Gruyere

Team Doe Run, The Farm at Doe Run, Coatesville, PA, Aged Seven Sisters

Team Saxon Cheese, Saxon Cheese LLC, Cleveland, WI, Saxony‑ Alpine Style

Mike Brennenstuhl/Jim Demeter, Red Barn Family Farms, Appleton, WI, Cupola Artisan Cheese

Team Central Coast, Central Coast Creamery, Paso Robles, CA, Bishops Peak

Black Creek, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Cheddar Cheese with Parmesan Notes

Lake Country Dairy Team, Schuman Cheese, Turtle Lake, WI, Cello Romano Wheel

Black Creek, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Black Creek® Cheddar Cheese with Gruyere Notes

Noble Brothers, Noble View Cheese Company Inc, Adell, WI, Dover Fields‑Extra Aged Reserve

Bailey, Del Priore, Mosco, Yancey’s Fancy, Corfu, NY, Chastinet

Pollock Cheese Team, DairiConcepts, Pollock, SD, 40 lb block

Lake Country Dairy Team, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Cello Romano

Renard’s Cheese, Renard’s Rosewood Dairy, Inc., Algoma, WI, Cloverleaf Grand Reserve

Ludwig Farmstead Creamery, Ludwig Farmstead Creamery, Fithan, IL, 2162018

The Fiscalini Team, Fiscalini Cheese Co, Modesto, CA, San Joaquin Gold

CLASS 57: OPEN CLASS: HARD CHEESES WITH NATURAL RIND

BEST OF CLASSTeam Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Platteville, WI, Roth Grand Cru Reserve Block ................................. 99.40

SECOND AWARDTeam Doe Run, The Farm at Doe Run, Coatesville, PA, St. Malachi Reserves ......................... 99.25

THIRD AWARDTeam Saxon Creamery, Saxon Cheese LLC, Cleveland, WI, Aged Butterkase 6 mon ................... 99.10

Team Doe Run, The Farm at Doe Run, Coatesville, PA, St. Malachi Extra Aged Reserves ................................................................................................... 99.00

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Aged Fontina ......................................................................... 98.85

Team Doe Run, The Farm at Doe Run, Coatesville, PA, St. Malachi .......................................... 98.80

Rumiano Cheese Company, Rumiano Cheese Company, WILLOWS, CA, Dry Monterey Jack Wheel ................................................................. 98.75

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Platteville, WI, Roth Grand Cru Original Block.............................................................................................................. 98.65

Mecox Bay Dairy, Mecox Bay Dairy, Bridgehampton, NY, Sigit ............................................. 98.30

Arethusa Farm Dairy, Arethusa Farm Dairy, Bantam, CT, Tapping Reeve ...................... 98.25

Joe Moreda, Jr. & Team, Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery, Valley Ford, CA, Estero Gold Reserve

Mike Brennenstuhl, Door Artisan Cheese Company, LLC, Egg Harbor, WI, BelaSardo

Team Brunkow, Brunkow Cheese of Wisconsin, Darlington, WI, Avondale Truckle

Andrea Cudin, Lira Rossa Artisan Cheese, Moulton, TX, Latteria cheese

Calkins Creamery, Calkins Creamery, Honesdale, PA, Natural Rind Cheese

Greg, Shatto Milk Company, OSBORN, MO, Natural Rind Cheese

Chris Roelli, Roelli Cheese Co, Shullsburg, WI, Dunbarton

Landaff Creamery, Cellars at Jasper Hill, Greensboro, VT, Landaff

Merion Park Cheese Company, LLC, Merion Park Cheese Company, LLC, merion station, PA, Mercer Road

Merion Park Cheese, Merion Park Cheese Company, LLC, merion station, PA, Martha Street ‑ Curd Washed in Ale

CLASS 58: OPEN CLASS: FLAVORED SOFT CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSNampa Fresh Mozz Team, Lactalis American Group, Nampa, ID, Galbani Fresh Mozzarella Marinated................................................... 99.40

SECOND AWARDRose Boero, Tea Rose Toggenburgs LLC, Custer, WI, Moo‑Sa‑Bee ............................................................... 99.25

THIRD AWARDFresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Crème Fraîche Madagascar Vanilla .......................................................................... 99.10

Lait Bloomer, Murray’s Cheese & Jasper Hill, Long Island City, NY, Lait Bloomer ..........98.85

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialties, Hurleyville, NY, Flavored Cheese Bites ‑ Dill ............................................... 98.75

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialties, Hurleyville, NY, Flavored Mini Cheese Bites‑ Truffle Oil & Basil .............................................................................................................. 98.60


Roberto Encarnación, Tropical Cheese Industries, Inc., Perth Amboy, NY, Blanco with Jalepeño .................................................................. 98.55

Rifraf Ricotta Cups, Real Good Dairy llc, Brooklyn, NY, Rifraf Ricotta Cups ‑ Wildflower Honey ......................................................................... 98.55

Emilio Torres, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Zesty Marinated Hand Braided Fresh Mozzarella ............................................................................................. 98.40

Silvio Strada, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Burrata with Black Truffles ....................................................................................... 98.40

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialties, Hurleyville, NY, Flavored Mini Cheese Bites‑ Marinated

Crave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, WI, Marinated Fresh Mozzarella

Ole Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, 7oz Brie Wedge With Herbs

Rifraf Ricotta Cups, Real Good Dairy llc, Brooklyn, NY, Rifraf Ricotta Cups ‑ Sundried Tomato

Roberto Encarnación, Tropical Cheese Industries, Inc., Perth Amboy, NJ, Blanco with garlic

Team Aguas, Caputo Cheese, Melrose Park, IL, Truffle Ovolini

Rifraf Ricotta Cups, Real Good Dairy llc, Brooklyn, NY, Rifraf Ricotta Cups ‑ Strawberry Balsamic

Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, 3 Kg Brie With Herbs

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Marinated Fresh Mozzarella

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Sun Dried Tomatoes & Fresh Basil

Aaron Langdon, Nicasio Valley Cheese Co., Nicasio, CA, Foggy Morning with Garlicand Basil

Rifraf Ricotta Cups, Real Good Dairy llc, Brooklyn, NY, Rifraf Ricotta Cups ‑ Meyer Lemon

Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, 3KG Brie with Tomato Basil

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Fresh Mozzarella & Grilled Vegetables

Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, 3 Kg Brie With Peppercorns

CLASS 59: OPEN CLASS: FLAVORED SEMI‑SOFT (SEMI‑HARD) CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSBampa Dalibor, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Monterey Jack/ Cracked Black pepper ................................................................................................................. 99.35

SECOND AWARDJohn(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Caraway Brick ....................................................... 99.20

THIRD AWARDMaple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Cowboy Jack ................................................................................................ 99.15

Marin French Cheese, Marin French Cheese, Petaluma, CA, Petite Truffle ................ 99.10

Cedar Grove Cheese Team, Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain, WI, Spring Onion Monterey Jack ..................................................................................... 99.05

Villagomez Jose, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Monterey Jack/Green Olives & Pimento ........................................................................... 99.00

John(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Caraway Muenster ................................... 98.95

Team Arena, Arena Cheese, Arena, WI, Garam Masala Jack ..................................................................... 98.80

Team Agropur, Agropur, Hull, IA, Italian Blend ............................................................................................................. 98.75

The Artisian Cheese Exchange, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, Deer Creek The Carawaybou ........................................................................................ 98.75

Dustin Wallendal, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, Caraway Colby

Griselda Arevalo, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Monterey Jack/Green Olives & Pimento

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialties, Hurleyville, NY, Flavored Cheese Bite Minis‑ Everything Bagel

Lake Country Dairy Team, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Yellow Door Creamery Mayan Cocoa Coffee Rubbed Fontina

Team Marin French, Marin French Cheese, Petaluma, CA, Petite Mustard

Lake Country Dairy Team, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Yellow Door Creamery Tuscan Rubbed Fontina

Artisan Cheese Exchange/Carr Valley Cheese, Artisan Cheese Exchange, Sheboygan, WI, Deer Creek The Blue Jay

Mosco, Romesser, Del Mastero, Westling, Yancey’s Fancy, Corfu, NY, Bergenost with Caraway and Scallion

Lake Country Dairy Team, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Yellow Door Creamery Bergamot Hibiscus Rubbed Fontal

Almena, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Stella® Basil Pesto Fontinella®

Lake Country Dairy Team, Lake Country Dairy, Turtle Lake, WI, Yellow Door Creamery Cederberg Spice Rubbed Fontina Cheese

Almena, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Stella® Harissa Fontinella®

John Christopherson, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, Vegetable Colby

Widmer’s Cheese Cellars Team, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, Caraway Brick

Team Arena, Arena Cheese, Arena, WI, Fennel Jack

Almena, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Stella® Bourbonista™ Fontinella®

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Fontina de Provence

Almena, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Stella® Black Pepper Fontinella®

Nettle Meadow Team, Nettle Meadow Cheese, Warrensburg, NY, Partridge Mountain

CLASS 60: OPEN CLASS: FLAVORED HARD CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSTeam Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Espresso BellaVitano ............. 99.65

SECOND AWARDZachary Henning, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, Peppercorn Cheddar.............................................................. 99.50

THIRD AWARDCut & Wrap Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Everything Bagel Cheddar ............................................................................................................ 99.40

Zuko Mirsad, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, White Cheddar/Green Olives & Pimento ..................................................................................................... 99.35

Glanbia Blackfoot, Glanbia Foods Blackfoot, Blackfoot, ID, Cracked Pepper ......................................................................................................... 99.10

Mike Matucheski, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Black Pepper BellaVitano ....................................................................... 99.05


Vanic Mathew, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, White Cheddar/Green Olives & Pimento ........................................................................... 98.95

Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Rosemary & Olive Oil Asiago ......................................... 98.95

Cut & Wrap Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Tuscan Encrusted Cheddar ...................................................................... 98.70

Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Balsamic BellaVitano ............................................................................................ 98.65

Renard’s Cheese, Renard’s Rosewood Dairy, Inc., Algoma, WI, Tuscan Rosemary Garlic White Cheddar

Glanbia Blackfoot, Glanbia Foods Blackfoot, Blackfoot, ID, Cracked Pepper

Team Chateaugay, McCadam Cheese, Chateaugay, NY, Smoky Bacon Cheddar

The Fiscalini Team, Fiscalini Cheese Co, Modesto, CA, Habanero Cheddar

Barringer Phil, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, White Cheddar/Chives

The Fiscalini Team, Fiscalini Cheese Co, Modesto, CA, Craft Cheddar

Courtney and Shawn Covell, High Country Creamery, Grantsville, MD, Krabbe Kase (Sea Food Seasonings) Cheddar

Steve Bierhals, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, La Bottega di BelGioioso Artigiano Aged Balsamic & Cipolline Onion

Glanbia Blackfoot, Glanbia Foods Blackfoot, Blackfoot, ID, Cracked Pepper

GVC Cheesemakers, Grafton Village Cheese, Brattleboro, VT, Shallot and White Pepper Cheddar

Renard’s Cheese, Renard’s Rosewood Dairy, Inc., Algoma, WI, Balsamic Caramelized Onion White Cheddar

Beaver Cheese Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Beaver, UT, Green Onion Monterey Jack

CLASS 61: OPEN CLASS: FLAVORED CHEESES WITH SWEET CONDIMENTS

BEST OF CLASSDavide Toffolon, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, La Bottega di BelGioioso Artigiano Vino Rosso ........................................................................ 99.00

SECOND AWARDMarieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Thorp Cheese .................................. 98.95

THIRD AWARDTeam Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Chardonnay BellaVitano.................................................................................................... 98.70

Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Merlot BellaVitano ............................................................................................ 98.65

Coates Derrick, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Monterey Jack & Pecans ........... 98.45


Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Raspberry BellaVitano ............................................................. 98.45

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda HoneyClover ........ 98.30

Courtney and Shawn Covell, High Country Creamery and Market, Grantsville, MD, Rev Reserve Coffee Cheddar .................................................................................................... 98.15

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cranberry Mango Monterey Jack ................................................................................................................. 98.00

Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Tennessee Whiskey BellaVitano .................................... 98.00

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Cranberry Mango Monterey Jack

Daniel Wavrin, Daniel’s Artisan, Ferndale, WA, Bonneville

Rose Boero, Tea Rose Toggenburgs LLC, Custer, WI, Tea Rose Lemon Quark

Chocker Thomas, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Monterey Jack/Walnuts

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Cranberry Chipotle Cheddar

Artisan Cheese Exchange, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, Deer Creek The Moon Rabbit

The Artisan Cheese Exchange, Henning Cheese, Kiel, WI, The Night Walker

Harris Dennis, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Monterey Jack / Pecan and Blueberry crumble

CLASS 62: OPEN CLASS: SMOKED SOFT AND SEMI‑SOFT CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSTeam Calabro, Calabro Cheese Corp., East Haven, CT, Smoked Burrata.................................................... 99.80

SECOND AWARDGlobal Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Double Smoked Mozzarella ............................................................................ 99.30

THIRD AWARDJean‑Louis Berthier, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Smoked Monterey Jack ....................... 99.05

Rumiano Cheese Company / DFA, Rumiano Cheese Company, Willows, CA, Smoked Mozzarella Loaf .......................................... 99.00

Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Smoked Pepper Havarti ........... 99.00

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Smoked Jalapeno Jack ................................................... 99.00

Heath Joan, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Smoked Monterey Jack ................................ 98.90

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Smoked Glacier Blue ................................... 98.90

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Smoked Cumin ......................................................................................................... 98.90

Ed Giamarino, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 9 lb Havati Loaf ................................................................. 98.60

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Smoked Natural Havarti

Matt Henze, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Smoked Brick

Jesser Kevin, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Smoked Monterey Jack

Team 1, Zimmerman Cheese Inc, South Wayne, WI, Smoked Brick


Team Lake Norden, Agropur, Lake Norden, SD, Smoked Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Smoked Fontina

Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Smoked Meditteranean Herb Havarti


Deaven Halbach, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 5 lb Edam Loaf


Old Europe Cheese Team, Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Benton Harbor, MI, Natural Smoked Gouda

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Smoked Fontina

Marieke Gouda Team, Marieke Gouda, Thorp, WI, Marieke Gouda Smoked

Salemville, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Smokehaus Blue Cheese®

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Smoked Natural Mozzarella Loaf

Jamie Fahrney, Chalet Cheese Co-op, Monroe, WI, Smoked Mini Baby Swiss Wheel

Caves of Faribault Team, Prairie Farms-Caves of Faribault, Faribault, MN, Smoked AmaBlu Blue Cheese

Daniel Wavrin, Ferndale Farmstead, Ferndale, WA, Smoky Scamorza

Trace Peterson, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 9 lb Havarti Loaf

Greg Corpus, Arla Foods, Kaukauna, WI, 5 lb Edam Loaf

Ben Workman, Edelweiss Creamery, Monticello, WI, Smoked Butterkase

Di Stefano Cheese, Di Stefano Cheese, Pomona, CA, Smoked Scamorza

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Smoked Habanero Jack

Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Smoked Butterkase

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Smoked Creama Kasa

Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Smoked Sweet Swiss

Joey Jaeggi, Chalet Cheese Co-op, Monroe, WI, Smoked Le` Bec

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Pre‑Sliced Smoked Fresh Mozzarella

CLASS 63: OPEN CLASS: SMOKED HARD CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSGlobal Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Smoked Natural Aged White Cheddar Loaf ................................. 99.00

SECOND AWARDTeam Jim Falls, AMPI, Jim Falls, WI, Colored Cheddar with Smoke flavoring .................... 98.60

THIRD AWARDTillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook 15‑18 month Smoked ...................................................................... 98.55

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Extra Sharp Smoked ..................................... 98.50

Jones Jeff, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Smoked Color Cheddar ............................... 98.45

Kelm Melissa, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Smoked Color Cheddar .............. 98.10

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Smoked Mild Cheddar .......................... 97.80

Black Creek, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Black Creek® Double Smoked Cheddar ............................................................................ 97.75

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Smoked Cheddar ................................................................ 97.60


Swiss Team, Pearl Valley Cheese Inc., Fresno, OH, Smoked Swiss ............................................. 97.55

The Fiscalini Team, Fiscalini Cheese Co, Modesto, CA, Smoked Cheddar

Team SWC, Southwest Cheese LLC, Clovis, NY, Smoked Mild Cheddar

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Cheddar Medium Smoked

Pineland Farms Dairy, Pineland Farms Dairy, Bangor, ME, Block Cheddar


Morfin Troy, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Smoked Color Cheddar

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Smoked Medium Cheddar

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Apple Smoked Cheddar

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Smoked Natural Colby Jack


GVC Cheesemakers, Grafton Village Cheese, Brattleboro, VT, Smoked Chili Cheddar

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Apple Smoked Garlic Cheddar

GVC Cheesemakers, Grafton Village Cheese, Brattleboro, VT, Maple Smoked Cheddar

CFC-Grafton Village Cheese, Crown Finish Caves, Brooklyn, NY, Barnburner

CLASS 64: REDUCED FAT SOFT & SEMI‑SOFT CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSJohn(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Reduced Fat Brick ............................................... 99.55

SECOND AWARDJuan Carlos Rodriquez, Agropur, Hull, IA, Reduced Fat Monterey Jack ‑ Cut from 640 .......... 99.25

THIRD AWARDMicah Klug, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, reduced fat feta ....................................................................................... 99.05

John(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Reduced Fat Muenster .......................... 99.00

Steve Webster, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Reduced Fat Mediterranean Feta ..................................................................... 99.00

Chip Hoag, Agropur, Hull, IA, Reduced Fat Monterey Jack ‑ Cut from 640 ........................................ 98.80

Kim Blain, Agropur, Hull, IA, Reduced Fat Monterey Jack ‑ Cut from 640 ........................................ 98.70

Justin Lowery, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Reduced Fat Peppercorn Feta ............................................................................... 98.65

Rudolf Jozelic, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Reduced Fat MJ ................................... 98.55

Terry Lensmire, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Reduced Fat Feta................................................................ 98.55

Team Meister 3, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Reduced Fat Colby‑Jack

Randy Timm, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, reduced fat feta

New Wilmington, Dairy Farmers of America, New Wilmington, PA, Reduced Fat Provolone 1006

Mulchay Nicola, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Reduced Fat MJ

Clayton D, Foremost Farms USA, Clayton, WI, Reduced Fat

Team Mesiter 2, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Reduced Fat Colby‑Jack

Kristi Hughes, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Reduced Fat Feta

Nampa String Team, Lactalis American Groupe, Nampa, ID, Galbani Reduced Fat String

Joe Breske, Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc., Milbank, SD, Reduced Fat Colby Monterey Jack

Team 3, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Reduced Fat Monterey Jack

Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Laccey Swiss

Team Lake Norden, Agropur, Lake Norden, SD, Reduced Fat Mozzarella

CLASS 65: REDUCED FAT HARD CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSBob Wheeler, Valley Queen Cheese Factory, Inc., Milbank, SD, Reduced Fat Cheddar ................ 99.15

SECOND AWARDTeam Meister 2, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Reduced Fat Cheddar ............................ 98.80

THIRD AWARDTeam Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, 50% Reduced Fat Jalapeno Cheddar ............................................................................................................ 98.65

Andy Kaskie, Agropur, Hull, IA, Reduced Fat Cheddar ‑ Cut from 640 ............................................. 98.35

Team Meister 1, Meister Cheese Company, Muscoda, WI, Reduced Fat Cheddar .................................................................................................... 98.35

Sam Metzger, Agropur, Hull, IA, Reduced Fat Cheddar ‑ Cut from 640 ............................................. 98.20

Nickell James, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Reduced Fat Cheddar ................... 98.10

Team Cabot, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, 50% Reduced Fat Cheddar.......................................................................................... 98.10

Pittman Joey, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Reduced Fat Cheddar .................................... 98.05

Oberg Jeff, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Reduced Fat Cheddar .................................... 97.95

CLASS 66: LOWFAT CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSDave Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Fat Free Feta............................... 98.50

SECOND AWARDRicotta, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Low Fat Ricotta .................................................. 98.45

THIRD AWARDTeam Lake Norden, Agropur, Lake Norden, SD, Lite Mozzarella ............................................................................ 98.40

Ricotta, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Low Fat Ricotta ......................................... 98.25

Dave Zielazowski, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Rondelé Garlic & Herbs Gourmet Spreadable Cheese ............................................. 98.25

Steve Webster, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Low Fat Feta ...................... 98.25

Ricotta, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Low Fat Ricotta ......................................... 97.95

Maple Leaf Cheesemaking Team, Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc., Monroe, WI, Low Fat Cheddar ............................................................... 97.80

Terry Lensmire, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Fat Free Feta ........................................................................... 97.70

Micah Klug, Agropur, Weyauwega, WI, Fat Free Feta ........................................................................................ 97.40

CLASS 67: REDUCED SODIUM CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSJohn(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Reduced Sodium Muenster ..................... 99.35

SECOND AWARDRoger Krohn, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, reduced sodium provolone ......................................................... 99.15

THIRD AWARDPat Doell, Agropur, Luxemburg, WI, reduced sodium provolone ......................................................... 99.10


Gary Sloan Jr., Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Reduced Sodium Swiss ........................................................... 99.00

Team 4, Zimmerman Cheese Inc, South Wayne, WI, RS Muenster................................................... 99.00

John(Randy) Pitman, Mill Creek Cheese, Arena, WI, Reduced Sodium Brick........................... 98.95

Gary Vaughn, Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Reduced Sodium Swiss ........................................................... 98.65

Team Lake Norden, Agropur, Lake Norden, SD, Reduced Sodium Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella .................................... 98.45

Team Lake Norden, Agropur, Lake Norden, SD, Reduced Sodium Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella ................................ 98.35

Pearl Valley Cheese, Pearl Valley Cheese, Fresno, OH, Lacey Swiss .................................................... 97.25

Team Lake Norden, Agropur, Lake Norden, SD, Reduced Sodium Provolone

Kelly Herrgesell, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Reduced Sodium Cheddar

Team 3, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Low Salt Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella

Team 1, Zimmerman Cheese Inc, South Wayne, WI, RS Muenster


Kent Levi, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Reduced Sodium Cheddar


Bruce Workman, Fair Oaks Farm, Fair Oaks, IN, Lacey Swiss

Searle Justin, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Reduced Sodium Cheddar

CLASS 68: COLD PACK CHEESE, CHEESE FOOD

BEST OF CLASSTeam Pine River, Pine River Pre‑Pack, Inc., Newton, WI, Garlic and Herb Cold Pack Cheese Food ................................................................................................. 99.70

SECOND AWARDTeam Pine River, Pine River Pre‑Pack, Inc., Newton, WI, Aged Asiago Cold Pack Cheese Food ................................................................................................. 99.60

THIRD AWARDOriginal Herkimer Cheese, Original Herkimer Cheese, Herkimer, NY, Mild Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese Food ......................................... 99.55

Team Pine River, Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc., Newton, WI, Swiss and Almond Cold Pack Cheese Food............................................................. 99.50

Team Pine River, Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc., Newton, WI, Chunky Bleu Cold Pack Cheese Food ........................................................................... 99.50

Team Pine River, Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc., Newton, WI, Wisconsin Ale Haus Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese Food ................................... 99.50

Widmer’s Cheese Cellars Team, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Inc., Theresa, WI, Brick Spread ............................................... 99.50

Cold Pack Team, Old Fashioned Foods, Mayville, WI, Sharp Cheddar ....................................... 99.35

Cold Pack Team, Old Fashioned Foods, Mayville, WI, Port Wine ...................................................... 99.10

Team Pine River, Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc., Newton, WI, White Cheddar Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese Food ............................................ 99.00

Team Pine River, Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc., Newton, WI, Horseradish Flavor Cold Pack Cheese Food

Team Pine River, Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc., Newton, WI, Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese Food

Original Herkimer Cheese, Original Herkimer Cheese, Herkimer, NY, Smoked Gouda Cold Pack Cheese Food

Original Herkimer Cheese, Original Herkimer Cheese, Herkimer, NY, Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese Food

Pine River, Saputo Cheese USA Inc, Milwaukee, WI, Black Creek® Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread

Original Herkimer Cheese, Original Herkimer Cheese, Herkimer, NY, Beer Cold Pack Cheese Food

CLASS 69: COLD PACK CHEESE SPREADS

BEST OF CLASSTeam Pine River, Pine River Pre‑Pack, Inc., Newton, WI, Pepper Jack Cold Pack Cheese Spread ................................................................................................................. 99.25

SECOND AWARDBrian Storm, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Black Diamond Cheddar Chardonnay Spreadable Cheese .............................................................................. 99.20

THIRD AWARDLon Riedel, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Black Diamond Extra Sharp Cheddar Spreadable Cheese .............................................................................. 98.90

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Swiss Almond Cheese Spread ......... 98.85

Wms Team One, Williams Cheese Company, Linwood, MI, Original Horseradish Cold Pack Cheese Spread .................. 98.80

Michael Butterbrodt, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Black Diamond Cheddar Merlot Spreadable Cheese.......................... 98.80

Saxon Creamery Team, Saxon Cheese LLC, Cleveland, WI, Aged Butterkase Spicy Lager Cold Pack Cheese Spread .................... 98.70

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Budweiser Cheese Spread..................... 98.65

Team Merkts, Bel Brands USA, Little Chute, WI, Merkts Horseradish ................................. 98.60

Team Bel Brands USA, Bel Brands USA, Little Chute, WI, Merkts Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese Spread..................................................................... 98.55

Original Herkimer Cheese, Original Herkimer Cheese, Herkimer, NY, Creamery Reserve Spicy Tomato Cheese Spread

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Late Harvest Wine Spread

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Aged Asiago Cheese Spread

Team Bel Brands USA, Bel Brands USA, Little Chute, WI, Kaukauna Port Wine Spreadable Cheese

Saxon Creamery Team, Saxon Cheese LLC, Cleveland, WI, Aged Butterkase w/Riesling Wine Cold Pack Cheese Spread

Team Bel Brands USA, Bel Brands USA, Little Chute, WI, Merkts Sharp Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese Spread

Team Bel Brands USA, Bel Brands USA, Little Chute, WI, Kaukauna Sharp Spreadable Cheese

Team Saxon Creamery, Saxon Cheese LLC, Cleveland, WI, Big Ed’s Gouda Cold Pack Cheese Spread

Debbie, Shatto Milk Company, OSBORN, MO, Butter

Team Saxon Creamery, Saxon Cheese LLC, Cleveland, WI, Pastures English Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese Spread

Cedar Grove Glas Team, Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain, WI, Mango Habanero Cheddar Spread

Cold Pack Team, Old Fashioned Foods, Mayville, WI, Port Wine Snack Spread

Ladd Williams, Williams Cheese Company, Linwood, MI, Original Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese Spread

Bebbie, Shatto Milk Company, OSBORN, MO, Butter


Cold Pack Team, Old Fashioned Foods, Mayville, WI, Cheddar Snack Spread

Cedar Grove Glas Team, Cedar Grove Cheese Inc, Plain, WI, Sharp Cheddar Spread

Team Bel Brands USA, Bel Brands USA, Little Chute, WI, Merkts Swiss Almond

CLASS 70: SPREADABLE NATURAL CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSKraft Heinz Lowville, Kraft Heinz, Lowville, NY, Philadelphia 8oz Original Cream Cheese............................................................................................ 98.80

SECOND AWARDLuana Cream Cheese Team, Prairie Farms, Monona, IA, Cream Cheese..................................................... 98.35

THIRD AWARDLuana Team, Prairie Farms, Monona, IA, Neufchatel...................................................................................................... 98.10

Savencia Cheese USA, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Smithfield Neuchatel Cheese .......................................................................... 97.70

Alouette Cheese USA, Alouette Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Alouette Creme Fraiche ........................................................................................................ 97.70

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, Sierra Nevada Cheese, Willows, CA, Gina Marie Fresh Russian Style Farmers Cheese ......................................................................................................... 97.65

Savencia Cheese USA, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Smithfield Cream Cheese .................................................................................... 97.10

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, Sierra Nevada Cheese, Willows, CA, Gina Marie Cream Cheese.................................................................. 96.20

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Spreadable Goat Cheese ......................................................................................................... 95.95

Luana Team, Prairie Farms, Monona, IA, Acid Set Cream Cheese Spread ..................................... 95.90

Joe Moreda, Jr. & Team, Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery, Valley Ford, CA, Farmers Cheese ‑ Garlic & Herb .................................. 95.85

CLASS 71: FLAVORED SPREADABLE NATURAL CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSKraft Heinz Lowville, Kraft Heinz, Lowville, NY, Philadelphia Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese.............................................................. 99.45

SECOND AWARDAlouette Cheese, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Alouette Parmesan & Basil Soft Spreadable Cheese ................................................. 98.80

THIRD AWARDKraft Heinz Lowville, Kraft Heinz, Lowville, NY, Philadelphia Chive Whip Cream Cheese............................................................................................ 98.70

Alouette Cheese, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Alouette Smoky Jalapeno Soft Spreadable Cheese ................................. 98.50

Brian Storm, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Rondelé Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Gourmet Spreadable Cheese ........................ 98.25

Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, INC., Green Bay, WI, Cheese Crafters Garden Herb Goat Cheese Spread .............................. 98.15

Lon Riedel, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Rondelé Organic Garlic & Herbs Gourmet Spreadable Cheese ............................................. 98.10

Alouette Cheese, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Alouette Garlic & Herbs Soft Spreadable Cheese ........................................ 97.95

Alouette Cheese, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Alouette Caramel Apple Soft Spreadable Cheese ........................................ 97.95

Shawn Schult, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Rondelé Garlic & Herbs Gourmet Spreadable Cheese ............................................. 97.80

Alouette Cheese, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Alouette Spread & Snack Cucumber & Dill

Tony Gessler, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Rondelé Organic Garden Vegetable Gourmet Spreadable Cheese

Alouette Cheese, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Alouette Spread & Snack Garlic & Herbs

Alouette Cheese, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Alouette Cucumber & Dill Soft Spreadable Cheese

Joe Moreda, Jr. & Team, Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery, Valley Ford, CA, Farmers Cheese ‑ Garlic & Herb

Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI, Cheese Crafters Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Goat Cheese Spread

CLASS 72: PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSGilman Cheese Corporation, Gilman Cheese Corporation, Gilman, WI, Shelf Stable Ultra Sharp ............................................................................... 98.50

SECOND AWARDRochester, Prairie Farms Cheese Division, Rochester, MN, Swiss American ....................................... 98.20

THIRD AWARDProcess Loaf Team, Associated Milk Producers, Inc, Portage, WI, Colored American Past Process Cheese Loaf ............................... 97.50

Nick Streble, Wohlt Creamery, New London, WI, Swiss American ...................................... 97.40

Process Loaf Team, Associated Milk Producers, Inc, Portage, WI, White American Past Process Easy Melt Cheese Loaf ................................................................................................................ 96.90

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Processed Gruyere ......................................................................... 96.75

Rochester, Prairie Farms Cheese Division, Rochester, MN, American Cheese ......................................................................................................... 96.75

Loaf Production Line, Bongards Creameries, Norwood, MN, Processed American Deli Loaf ..................................................................... 96.30

Gilman Cheese Corporation, Gilman Cheese Corporation, Gilman, WI, Organic Ultra Sharp ................................................................... 96.20

Team Loaf, Land O’ Lakes, Inc, Spencer, WI, Sharp Ched‑American................................................. 95.90

Research and Development, Ornua Ingredients, N.A., Hilbert, WI, PP Sharp Colored Cheddar Cheese

Research and Development, Ornua Ingredients N.A., Hilbert, WI, PP Aged White Cheddar Cheese

Research and Development, Ornua Ingredients, N. A., Hilbert, WI, PP Italian American Cheese


CLASS 73: FLAVORED PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSGlobal Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Smoked Processed Gouda .................................................................................... 99.35

SECOND AWARDRichard Oleskey, Biery Cheese Co., Louisville, OH, Buffalo American Cheese............... 99.15

THIRD AWARDTim Parker, Biery Cheese Co., Louisville, OH, Mediterranean American Cheese ......................... 99.10

Michael Williams, Williams Cheese Company, Linwood, MI, Smoked Swiss with Horseradish ........................................................................... 98.85

Wattles, Scroger, Engelhardt, Garcia, Yancey’s Fancy, Corfu, NY, Pasteurized Process Jalapeno Peppadew Cheddar ...................... 98.85

Dan Wilson, Biery Cheese Co., Louisville, OH, Garlic Pepper American Cheese ......................................................................................................... 98.85

Gilman Cheese Corporation, Gilman Cheese Corporation, Gilman, WI, Shelf Stable Bacon Jalapeno ............................................... 98.75

Nick Streble, Wohlt Creamery, New London, WI, Jalapeno Pepper American .......... 98.70

Mosco, Cotto, Baker, Hinze, Yancey’s Fancy, Corfu, NY, Pasteurized Process Cheddar with Dill ......................................................................... 98.65

Norwood Loaf, Bongards Creameries, Norwood, MN, Processed American Deli Loaf with Peppers ......................................................................... 98.60

Old Croc Cheese, Trugman-Nash & Gilman Cheese Corp, Chatham, NY, Old Croc Horseradish Pasteurized Process Cheddar

Radley, Fox, Tamulski, Yancey’s Fancy, Corfu, NY, Pasteurized Process Hatch Chili Cheddar

Del Priore, Mosco, Radley, Yancey’s Fancy, Corfu, NY, Apple Pie Cheddar

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Processed Hot Pepper

Process Loaf Team, Associated Milk Producers, Inc, Portage, WI, Hot Pepper Past Process Cheese Food Loaf

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Smoked Processed Cheddar Bar

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Double Smoked Processed Gouda

Dan McVehil, Biery Cheese Co., Louisville, OH, Hot Chipotle American Cheese

Process Loaf Team, Associated Milk Producers, Inc, Portage, WI, PP MJ & American Cheese w/Red Bell & Jalapeno Peppers

Team Loaf, Land O’ Lakes, Inc, Spencer, WI, White Extra Melt with Jalapenos

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Smoked Processed Swiss Bar

Justin Finnegan, Biery Cheese Co., Louisville, OH, Smoked American Cheese

Gilman Cheese Corporation, Gilman Cheese Corporation, Gilman, WI, Organic Horseradish

Old Croc Cheese, Trugman-Nash & Gilman Cheese Corp, Chatham, NY, Old Croc Bacon & Jalapeño Pasteurized Process Cheddar

Old Croc Cheese, Trugman- Nash & Gilman Cheese Corp, Chatham, NY, Old Croc Roasted Garlic & Herb Pasteurized Process Cheddar

Old Croc Cheese, Trugman-Nash & Gilman Cheese Corp, Chatham, NY, Old Croc Chipotle & Onion Pasteurized Process Cheddar

Winkowski, Tatarski, Stout, Hand, Yancey’s Fancy, Corfu, NY, Pasteurized Process Steakhouse Onion Cheddar

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Smoked Processed Gruyere Style


CLASS 74: PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SLICES

BEST OF CLASSProcess Slice Team, Associated Milk Producers, Inc, Portage, WI, American Past Proc Cheese Slices................................................................................. 99.40

SECOND AWARDSlice Production Line, Bongards Creameries, Norwood, MN, Processed American with Peppers Slice on Slice .......................... 99.35

THIRD AWARDOld Croc, Trugman‑Nash, LLC, Chatham, NY, Old Croc Bacon & Jalapeno Pastuerized Process Slices ............................................................................................. 99.25

Norwood Slice Line, Bongards Creameries, Norwood, MN, Processed American Swiss Slice on Slice......................................... 99.05

Old Croc, Trugman-Nash, LLC, Chatham, NY, Old Croc Chipotle & Onion Pasteurize Process Cheddar Slices .......... 98.55

Team Slice, Land O’ Lakes, Inc, Spencer, WI, Yellow American Slices .............................................. 98.40

Process Slice Team, Associated Milk Producers, Inc, Portage, WI, American Swiss Past Proc Cheese Slices ......................................... 98.10

Team Slice, Land O’ Lakes, Inc, Spencer, WI, Yellow American Slices .............................................. 97.95

Old Croc, Trugman-Nash, LLC, Chatham, NY, Old Croc Roasted Garlic & Herb Pastuerized Process Slices ............................. 97.40

CLASS 75: PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD

BEST OF CLASSCourtney Schreiner, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Président Wee Brie Process Cheese Spread ........................................................................................... 98.70

SECOND AWARDAlouette Cheese, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Alouette Creme de Brie ........... 98.65

THIRD AWARDAlouette Cheese, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Alouette Creme de Brie Truffle .................................................................................................................. 98.50

Old Croc, Trugman-Nash & Gilman Cheese Corp, Chatham, NY, Old Croc Roasted Garlic & Herb Pasteurized Process Cheddar Spread ........................................................ 98.35

Old Croc, Trugman-Nash & Gilman Cheese Corp, Chatham, NY, Old Croc

Bacon & Jalapeno Pasteurized Process Cheddar Spread ............................................................................... 97.80

Tony Gessler, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Président Creamy Brie Spreadable Cheese........................................................................ 97.20

Rochester, Prairie Farms Cheese Division, Rochester, MN, Cheese Spread ......................................................................................................... 97.05

Team Loaf, Land O’ Lakes, Inc, Spencer, WI, Golden Velvet Spread .................................................... 96.95

CLASS 76: SOFT GOAT’S MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSBelmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Rondin ..................... 99.30

SECOND AWARDBelmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Original Goat Cheese Log ..................................................................................... 99.20

THIRD AWARDAged Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Fresh Crottin ........................................... 99.15

Cypress Grove, Cypress Grove, Arcata, CA, Ms. Natural ............................................................................. 99.10

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, Sierra Nevada Cheese, Willows, CA, Bella Capra Chevre ..................................................................................... 99.05

Lancaster, Saputo Cheese USA, Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Original Goat Cheese Log ............................................................................. 99.05

Team Laura Chenel, Laura Chenel Chevre, Sonoma, CA, Laura Chenel Spreadable Goat Cheese 7oz ............................................ 98.95

Stickney Hill Dairy Production Team, Stickney Hill Dairy, Inc., Rockville, MN, Plain Chevre .......................................................................... 98.90

John Windemuller, Country Winds Creamery, Zeeland, MI, Fresh Chevre ........... 98.75

Risin’ Creek Creamery, Risin’ Creek Creamery, Martinsville, IN, Plain Chevre ........................................................................................................ 98.70

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Idyll Pastures ...................................................................................... 98.70

Team LaClare Family Creamery, LaClare Family Creamery, Malone, WI, Natural Fresh Goat Cheese ................................................ 98.70

Coach Farm, Coach Farm, Pine Plains, NY, Fresh Goat Cheese

Cypress Grove, Cypress Grove, Arcata, CA, Fromage Blanc

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Spreadable Idyll Pastures

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Spreadable Idyll Pastures

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Crumble Goat Cheese Classic

Savencia Cheese USA, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Chavrie Goat Cheese

Team Laura Chenel, Laura Chenel Chevre, Sonoma, CA, Laura Chenel Chef’s Chevre

Belmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Fromage Blanc

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Modesto, CA, Caprino

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Idyll Pastures‑Soft,slightly tangy goat cheese

Cypress Grove, Cypress Grove, Arcata, CA, Straight Up

CLASS 77: FLAVORED SOFT GOAT’S MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSTeam Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Idyll Pastures w/Garlic & Herbs‑flavored .............. 99.70

SECOND AWARDTeam Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Idyll Pastures w/Garlic & Herbs‑flavored .............. 99.65

THIRD AWARDTeam Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Spreadable Idyll Pastures‑Garlic &Herbs‑flavored ..................................................................................... 99.40

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Idyll Pastures w/fennel Pollen‑Flavored .............. 99.35

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Spreadable Idyll Pastures‑Garlic &Herbs‑flavored ............................................................................. 99.35

Cypress Grove, Cypress Grove, Arcata, CA, Purple Haze ............................................................................. 99.25

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Idyll Pastures w/fennel Pollen‑Flavored .............. 99.20

Risin’ Creek Creamery, Risin’ Creek Creamery, Martinsville, IN, Roasted Garlic & Herb ..................................................................................... 99.10

Cypress Grove, Cypress Grove, Arcata, CA, Danger Zone ........................................................................... 99.05

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Fresh Goat Cheese Herb .............................................................................................................. 99.05

Team Laura Chenel, Laura Chenel Chevre, Sonoma, CA, Laura Chenel

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Smoky Pepper Jelly Chevre


Team LaClare Family Creamery, LaClare Family Creamery, Malone, WI, Herb and Garlic Fresh goat Milk cheese

Team Mackenzie, Mackenzie Creamery, HIRAM, OH, Sweet Fire Chevre

Stickney Hill Dairy Production Team, Stickney Hill Dairy, Inc., Rockville, MN, Garlic & Herb Chevre

Belmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Garlic & Herb Crottin

Belmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Truffle Goat Cheese Log

Belmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Garlic & Herb Rondin

Team Belmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Tomato Basil Goat Log

Team Laura Chenel, Laura Chenel Chevre, Sonoma, CA, Laura Chenel Sun Dried Tomato & Basil

Stickney Hill Dairy Production Team, Stickney Hill Dairy, Inc., Rockville, MN, Fiesta Chevre

Team Mackenzie, Mackenzie Creamery, HIRAM, OH, You Say Tomato Chevre

Cypress Grove, Cypress Grove, Arcata, CA, Little Red Corvette

Stickney Hill Dairy Production Team, Stickney Hill Dairy, Inc., Rockville, MN, Tomato Basil Chevre

Cypress Grove, Cypress Grove, Arcata, CA, Sgt. Pepper

Stickney Hill Dairy Production Team, Stickney Hill Dairy, Inc., Rockville, MN, Peppercorn Chevre

Chavrie, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Chavrie Goat Log with Sundried Tomato & Garlic

Lancaster, Saputo Cheese USA, Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Fine Herb Goat Cheese Log

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Everything Chevre

Team LaClare Family Creamery, LaClare Family Creamery, Malone, WI, Fresh Goat Cheese with Everything Bagel blend

CLASS 78: FLAVORED SOFT GOAT’S MILK CHEESES WITH SWEET CONDIMENTS

BEST OF CLASSTeam Mackenzie, Mackenzie Creamery, Hiram, OH, Cognac Fig Chevre........................................... 99.75

SECOND AWARDBelmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Pasilla & Honey Goat Cheese Log..................................................................................................... 99.65

THIRD AWARDTeam Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Idyll Pastures w/Honey and Lavender ........................ 99.60

Team Mackenzie, Mackenzie Creamery, HIRAM, OH, Apricot Ginger Chevre ..................... 99.55

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Idyll Pastures w/Honey and Lavender .................. 99.50

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Wild Blueberry, Lemon and Thyme Chevre................................................... 99.35

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Spreadable Idyll Pastures w/Honey & Lavender .................................................................................................. 99.20

Team LaClare Family Creamery, LaClare Family Creamery, Malone, WI, Honey in Fresh Goat Milk cheese .................................................... 99.00

Belmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Honey Goat Cheese Log ............................................................................. 99.00

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Spreadable Idyll Pastures w/Honey & Lavender .................................................................................................. 98.95

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Clover Blossom Honey Chevre ........................................................................................................ 98.95

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Crumbled Goat Cheese Cranberry & Tarragon......................................... 98.95

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Fresh Goat Cheese Cranberry Orange & Cinnamon

Belmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese Log

Coach Farm, Coach Farm, Pine Plains, NY, Fresh Goat Cheese with Sweet Fig Jam

Stickney Hill Dairy Production Team, Stickney Hill Dairy, Inc., Rockville, MN, Rolled Cranberry Chevre

Stickney Hill Dairy Production Team, Stickney Hill Dairy, Inc., Rockville, MN, Honey Chevre

Team Laura Chenel, Laura Chenel Chevre, Sonoma, CA, Laura Chenel ‑ with sweet figs

Team LaClare Family Creamery, LaClare Family Creamery, Malone, WI, Cranberry Cinnamon Fresh Goat Milk Cheese

Stickney Hill Dairy Production Team, Stickney Hill Dairy, Inc., Rockville, MN, Rolled Blueberry Chevre

Stickney Hill Dairy Production Team, Stickney Hill Dairy, Inc., Rockville, MN, Cranberry Cinnamon Chevre

Fresh Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Crumbled Goat Cheese Apricot & Thyme

Team LaClare Family Creamery, LaClare Family Creamery, Malone, WI, Fresh Goat cheese with Blueberry and Vanilla

Risin’ Creek Creamery, Risin’ Creek Creamery, Martinsville, IN, Strawberry Cream

Cypress Grove, Cypress Grove, Arcata, CA, Sweet Dreams

Lancaster, Saputo Cheese USA, Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Blueberry Vanilla Goat Cheese

Belmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Lemon Goat Cheese Log

Chavrie, Savencia Cheese USA, New Holland, PA, Chavrie Goat Log with Cranberries and Orange Peel

CLASS 79: SURFACE (MOLD) RIPENED GOAT’S MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSAged Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Bijou................................................................... 99.35

SECOND AWARDBelmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Cabrie ...................... 99.30

THIRD AWARDAged Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Coupole .......................................................... 99.25

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Mont Idyll ............................................................................................... 99.20

Coach Farm, Coach Farm, Pine Plains, NY, Rawstruck ................................................................................. 99.00

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Snow White Goat Cheddar ................. 98.95

Team Laura Chenel, Laura Chenel Chevre, Sonoma, CA, Laura Chenel Goat Brie .................................................................................................. 98.70

Team Lancaster, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Tricycle ....................................................................................................... 98.65


Belmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Bucheron™ ............................................................................................ 98.60

Lancaster, Saputo Cheese USA, Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Kiss My Ash™ .......................................................................................................... 98.55

Cypress Grove, Cypress Grove, Arcata, CA, Bermuda Triangle

Cypress Grove, Cypress Grove, Arcata, CA, Humboldt Fog Mini

John Windemuller, Country Winds Creamery, Zeeland, MI, Valency

Coach Farm, Coach Farm, Pine Plains, NY, Hudson Valley Truffle

jackie chang, haystack mountain creamery, Longmont, CO, Goat Camembert

Cypress Grove, Cypress Grove, Arcata, CA, Humboldt Fog Grande

Coach Farm, Coach Farm, Pine Plains, NY, Triple Cream Goat Cheese

John Windemuller, Country Winds Creamery, Zeeland, MI, Crottin

Wegmans Food Markets & Vermont Creamery, Wegmans Food Markets, Rochester, NY, 1916

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Idyll Gris‑soft ripened,ash dusted goat cheese

Aged Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Bonne Bouche

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Idyll Gris‑soft ripened,ash dusted goat cheese

Charuth Van Beuzekom, Dutch Girl Creamery, Lincoln, NE, Natalie in Gray

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Mont Idyll

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Cave Aged Cardona

CLASS 80: SEMI‑SOFT GOAT’S MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSjackie chang, Haystack Mountain creamery, Longmont, CO, Red Cloud .......................... 99.30

SECOND AWARDJohn Windemuller, Country Winds Creamery, Zeeland, MI, Goat Milk Gouda ........... 99.10

THIRD AWARDTeam Hook, Hook’s Cheese Company, Inc., Mineral Point, WI, Barneveld Blue................................. 99.05

Belmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Goat Milk Feta .................................................................................................. 98.80

Team Central Coast, Central Coast Creamery, Paso Robles, CA, Goat Gouda .......................................................................................................... 98.65

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Chèvre au Lait ................................................... 98.65

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Cardona ..................................................................... 98.40

Todd Jaskolski, Caprine Supreme, Black Creek, WI, Feta .............................................................................. 98.25

Risin’ Creek Creamery, Risin’ Creek Creamery, Martinsville, IN, Gateway ........... 98.20

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Baraboo Blue ........................................................ 98.15

Team LaClare Family Creamery, LaClare Family Creamery, Malone, WI, Goat Milk Feta‑ fresh mild balanced flavor

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Billy Blue

Belmont, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Chevre in Blue

CLASS 81: FLAVORED SEMI‑SOFT GOAT’S MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSCypress Grove, Cypress Grove, Arcata, CA, Truffle Tremor ........................................................................................... 99.20

SECOND AWARDCarr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Sweet Vanilla Cardona................................................................... 98.95

THIRD AWARDCarr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Black Goat Truffle ................................................................................. 98.75

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Cocoa Cardona .................................................. 98.70

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, Sierra Nevada Cheese, Willows, CA, Bella Capra Smoked Goat Cheese .............................................. 98.50

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Naturally Oven‑Smoked Goat Mozzarella Cheese ......................................................................................................... 97.90

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Smoked Billy Blue ........................................... 97.75

CLASS 82: HARD GOAT’S MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSTeam Central Coast, Central Coast Creamery, Paso Robles, CA, Goat Cheddar ......... 99.75

SECOND AWARDjackie chang, haystack mountain creamery, Longmont, CO, Gold Hill.............................. 99.70

THIRD AWARDPam Hodgson, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Limited Edition Extra‑Aged Goat .................................................................................... 99.45

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, Sierra Nevada Cheese, Willows, CA, Capra Bianca Aged Goat Cheddar ............................................... 99.25

Charuth Van Beuzekom, Shadow Brook Farm’s Dutch Girl Creamery, Lincoln, NE, Rosa Maria‑Batch ............................................................. 99.10

Revittle, Revittle, Harrisburg, PA, Kids’ Delight........................................................................................................ 98.95

Leslie Goff, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlet, VT, Danby .................................................... 98.90

Todd Jaskolski, Caprine Supreme, Black Creek, WI, Kayden ..................................................................... 98.90

Todd Jaskolski, Caprine Supreme, Black Creek, WI, Kayden ..................................................................... 98.90

Black Creek, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Milwaukee, WI, Montchevre™ Goat Milk Cheddar ...................................................................................... 98.85

Global Foods International, Global Foods International, Schiller Park, IL, Naturally Oven‑Smoked Goat Cheddar Cheese

Team LaClare Family Creamery, LaClare Family Creamery, Malone, WI, Evalon Aged Dutch style goat cheese

Leslie Goff, Consider Bardwell Farm, West Pawlet, VT, Manchester

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Temptation

CLASS 83: SOFT SHEEP’S MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSGreen Dirt Farm, Green Dirt Farm, Weston, MO, Fresh Plain ............................................................ 99.80

SECOND AWARDChris Osborne, Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN, Fresh Brebis ..................................................................................... 99.60

THIRD AWARDBrenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Driftless natural .............................................. 98.75


Landmark Creamery Team, Landmark Creamery, Belleville, WI, Natural Brebis ........................................................................................................... 98.65

CLASS 84: SEMI‑SOFT/ SEMI‑HARD SHEEP’S MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSLandmark Creamery Team, Landmark Creamery Provisions, Belleville, WI, Anabasque .................................................................................................... 98.20

SECOND AWARDTeam Hook, Hook’s Cheese Company, Inc., Mineral Point, WI, Little Boy Blue .................................. 98.10

THIRD AWARDBrenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Farmstead Feta Reserve ......................... 97.15

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Farmstead Feta ....... 97.10

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Marisa ......................................................................... 96.70

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Ba Ba Blue............................................................... 95.90

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Big Mutton Button ........................................ 95.90

CLASS 85: FLAVORED SOFT & SEMI‑SOFT SHEEP’S MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSCarr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Smoked Marisa ....................................................................................... 99.30

SECOND AWARDCarr Valley Cheese Company, Inc, Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Porto Duet ...................................................................................................... 99.25

THIRD AWARDCarr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Black Sheep Truffle .............................................................................. 99.05

Hudson Flower, Murray’s Cheese & Old Chatham Creamery, Long Island City, NY, Hudson Flower..................................................... 98.40

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Driftless‑ Cranberry Cinnamon ................................................................ 98.25

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Driftless ‑ Basil/Olive Oil ................................................................................... 98.15

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Driftless‑ Sundried Tomato garlic ........................................................... 98.10

Landmark Creamery Team, Landmark Creamery, Belleville, WI, Landmark Creamery Brebis ‑ Everything Bagel ....................... 98.00

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Driftless‑ Maple ..... 97.55

CLASS 86: SURFACE (MOLD) RIPENED SHEEP’S MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSCarr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Cave Aged Marisa ............................................................................... 99.25

SECOND AWARDNettle Meadow Team, Nettle Meadow Cheese Company, Warrensburg, NY, Simply Sheep .............................................................................................. 99.20

THIRD AWARDGreen Dirt Farm, Green Dirt Farm, Weston, MO, Dirt Lover ............................................................... 98.00

Chris Osborne, Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN, Hawkins Haze ........................................ 97.65

CLASS 87: HARD SHEEP’S MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSTeam Central Coast, Central Coast Creamery, Paso Robles, CA, Ewereka ........................ 98.90

SECOND AWARDGVC Cheesemakers, Grafton Village Cheese, Brattleboro, VT, Bear Hill .................................... 98.50

THIRD AWARDCedar Grove Cheese Team, Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain, WI, Donatello .................................................. 98.45

Avery Jones/Reggie Jones, Shooting Star Creamery, Templeton, CA, Aries ........................ 98.35

Phlox Farms Cheese of WI, Eckerman Sheep Company, Antigo, WI, 2018 American Sheep Cheese ......................................................... 98.35

Green Dirt Farm, Green Dirt Farm, Weston, MO, Prairie Tomme .......................................... 98.00

Phlox Farms Cheese of WI, Eckerman Sheep Company, Antigo, WI, EweMazing ........................................................................................... 97.70

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Ocooch Grande Reserve ...................................................................................................... 97.65

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Ocooch............................... 97.50

Landmark Creamery Team, Landmark Creamery Provisions, Belleville, WI, Pecora Nocciola................................................................................. 97.50

Rachael Gwassa, Veldhuizen Cheese, Dublin, TX, Wooly Texas

Phlox Farms Cheese of WI, Eckerman Sheep Company, Antigo, WI, Lovely Lamb

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Timber Coulee Reserve

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Wischago

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Timber Coulee Grande Reserve

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Wischago Reserve

Revittle, Revittle, Harrisburg, PA, Shepherd’s Delight

Phlox Farms Cheese of WI, Eckerman Sheep Company, Antigo, WI, EweMazing

Chris Osborne, Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN, Singing Brook

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Ocooch Grande

Rachael Gwassa, Veldhuizen Cheese, Dublin, TX, Fat Tailed Tomme

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Timber Coulee Grande

Rachael Gwassa, Veldhuizen Cheese, Dublin, TX, Sheep Milk Gouda

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Ocooch Reserve

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Timber Coulee

CLASS 88: SOFT & SEMI‑SOFT MIXED MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSTeam Central Coast, Central Coast Creamery, Paso Robles, CA, Seascape ...................... 99.50

SECOND AWARDCarr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Caso Bolo Mellage ................................................................................ 99.35

THIRD AWARDRizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Modesto, CA, Margherita ............................................ 99.10

Team Calabro, Calabro Cheese Corp., East Haven, CT, Ricotta di Buffala ........................ 98.95

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Menage ....................................................................... 98.55


Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Mobay .......................................................................... 98.55

Mark Ruttner, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Crumbly Gorgonzola with Sheep’s Milk ........................................ 98.35

Team Hook, Hook’s Cheese Company, Inc., Mineral Point, WI, EWE CALF to be KIDding Blue .............................................................................. 97.65

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Shepherd’s Blend ............................................. 97.45

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc., Modesto, CA, Primosale ................ 96.65

CLASS 89: SURFACE (MOLD) RIPENED MIXED MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSNettle Meadow Team, Nettle Meadow Cheese Company, Warrensburg, NY, Sappy Ewe......................................................................................................................... 99.45

SECOND AWARDNettle Meadow Team, Nettle Meadow Cheese Company, Warrensburg, NY, Kunik ...... 99.40

THIRD AWARDAged Cheese Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Cremont ........................................................ 99.20

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Cave Aged Mellage ...................................... 99.15

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Idyllweiss ................................................................................................ 99.10

Nettle Meadow, Nettle Meadow Cheese Company, Warrensburg, NY, Briar Summit...................................................................................................... 99.10

Team Idyll, Idyll Farms, Northport, MI, Idyllweiss ................................................................................................ 99.05

Riverine Ranch, Riverine Ranch, Asbury, NY, Washed Rind Cheese ..................................................... 98.85

Wegmans Food Markets & Old Chatham, Wegmans Food Markets, Rochester, NY, Professor’s Brie .................................. 98.60

Riverine Ranch, Riverine Ranch, Asbury, NY, Buffalo Brie............................................................................... 98.55

Green Dirt Farm, Green Dirt Farm, Weston, MO, Ruby

Riverine Ranch, Riverine Ranch, Asbury, NY, Buffalo & Cow

CLASS 90: HARD MIXED MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSTeam Doe Run, The Farm at Doe Run, Coatesville, PA, The Creamery Collection Batch #17 ........................................................................................................ 99.30

SECOND AWARDCedar Grove Cheese Team, Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain, WI, Montague ................................................ 98.45

THIRD AWARDMike Matucheski, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Limited Edition Pastorale Blend ........................................................................................ 98.35

CFC- Consider Bardwell Farm, Crown Finish Caves, Brooklyn, NY, Goatlet Reserve ...................................................................................................... 98.30

Anne Doe, Boston Post Dairy, LLC, Enosburg Falls, VT, Gisele .............................................. 98.30

GVC Cheesemakers, Grafton Village Cheese, Brattleboro, VT, Shepsog ........................ 98.15

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Meadow Melody ........................................................................................................ 97.90

Team Doe Run, The Farm at Doe Run, Coatesville, PA, The Creamery Collection Batch #13................................................................................................ 97.60

David Rogers and Team LaClare, LaClare Family Creamery, Malone, WI, Cave Aged Chandoka NZ Chedd Style Mixed ............. 97.55

Green Dirt Farm, Green Dirt Farm, Weston, MO, Aux Arcs........................................................ 97.15

Brenda Jensen, Hidden Springs Creamery, Westby, WI, Meadow Melody Reserve

Team Pasture Pride, Pasture Pride Cheese, Cashton, WI, Cow/Goat Sharp Cheddar

Riverine Ranch, Riverine Ranch, Asbury, NY, Aged Buffalo Cheese

Team Nasonville North, Nasonville Dairy, Inc., Marshfield, WI, Marshland Mixed Milk Cheddar

CLASS 91: FLAVORED SOFT & SEMI‑SOFT MIXED MILK CHEESES

BEST OF CLASSCarr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Gran Canaria ............................................................................................. 99.15

SECOND AWARDCarr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Airco...................................................................................................................... 99.10

THIRD AWARDCarr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Canaria ............................................................................................................. 99.05

Team Nettle Meadow, Lumazu LLC dba Nettle Meadow, Warrensburg, NY, Fig & Honey Fromage Frais.......................................................... 98.70

Camembiber, Murray’s Cheese & Old Chatham Creamery, Long Island City, NY, Camembiber ........................................................... 98.35

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Benedictine ............................................................. 98.20

Nettle Meadow Team, Nettle Meadow Cheese Company, Warrensburg, NY, Amber Kunik ...................................................................................... 97.80

CLASS 92: BUTTER

BEST OF CLASSTeam 1st shift, Foremost Farms USA, Reedsburg, WI, Salted Butter ............................................... 99.70

SECOND AWARDTeam West Springfield, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, West Springfield, MA, Salted Butter ................................................................................................................... 99.65

THIRD AWARDTeam 2nd Shift, Foremost Farms USA, Reedsburg, WI, Salted Butter ............................................... 99.35

Team West Springfield, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, West Springfield, MA, Salted Butter ....................................................................................... 99.20

Team 3rd Shift, Foremost Farms USA, Reedsburg, WI, Salted Butter ...................................... 99.05

Debbie, Shatto Milk Company, OSBORN, MO, Butter ............................................................................................ 99.00

California Dairies, Inc., California Dairies, Inc., Visalia, CA, Salted Butter ......... 98.80

Team 1, OATKA Milk Products Coop, Inc, Batavia, NY, Salted Butter ................................................ 98.80


Team Chaseburg, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley, La Farge, WI, Organic Salted Butter ....................................................................................... 98.75

Al Bekkum, Nordic Creamery, Westby, WI, Whipped Butter .................................................................. 98.75

Team 2, OATKA Milk Products Coop, Inc, Batavia, NY, Salted Butter

Team McMinnville, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley, La Farge, WI, Organic Salted Butter

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Salted Butter

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Salted Butter

Team #1, AMPI, New Ulm, MN, AMPI Quarters

Jordan Bare, Grassland Dairy, Greewood, WI, Grassland Salted Butter

Group 1, Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC, Coopersville, MI, Salted Butter

Team Graf, Graf Creamery Inc., Bonduel, WI, Salted Butter

California Dairies, Inc., California Dairies, Inc., Visalia, CA, CDI Salted Whipped Butter

Group 2, Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC, Coopersville, MI, Salted Butter

Butter Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Sea Salt Cultured Butter

Rumiano Cheese Company, Rumiano Cheese Company, WILLOWS, CA, Organic Salted Butter

Butter Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Cultured Butter Lightly Salted

Team Chaseburg, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley, La Farge, WI, Organic Pasture (Salted & Cultured) Butter

Arethusa Farm Dairy, Arethusa Farm Dairy, Bantam, CT, Cultured Butter with Sea Salt

Butter Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Cultured Butter with Sea Salt Crystals

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Cow Butter

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Goat Butter

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Menage Butter

CLASS 93: UNSALTED BUTTER

BEST OF CLASSTeam West Springfield, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, West Springfield, MA, Unsalted Butter ....................................................................................... 99.05

SECOND AWARDTeam West Springfield, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, West Springfield, MA, Unsalted Butter ....................................................................................... 98.80

THIRD AWARDRumiano Cheese Company, Rumiano Cheese Company, Willows, CA, Sweet Cream Butter .............................................................................................. 98.60

Team 3, OATKA Milk Products Coop, Inc, Batavia, NY, Unsalted Butter ........................................ 98.50

Team 4, OATKA Milk Products Coop, Inc, Batavia, NY, Unsalted Butter ........................................ 98.50

Team Lone Star, Lone Star Dairy Products, Canyon, TX, Unsalted Butter ........ 98.35

Butter Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Unsalted Cultured Butter 98.05

Team McMinnville, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley, La Farge, WI, Organic Cultured Butter ................................................................................ 98.05

Team Chaseburg, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley, La Farge, WI, Organic European Style (Cultured) Butter ............................... 98.05

Team Lone Star, Lone Star Dairy Products, Canyon, TX, Unsalted Butter ........ 98.00

Jordan Bare, Grassland Dairy, Greenwood, WI, Grassland Unsalted Butter .................................... 98.00

Al Bekkum, Nordic Creamery, Westby, WI, Cultured Butter

Team #2, AMPI, New Ulm, MN, AMPI Solids

Team Lone Star, Lone Star Dairy Products, Canyon, TX, Unsalted Butter

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, Sierra Nevada Cheese, Willows, CA, Organic Vat Cultured European Style Unsalted Butter

Butter Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Cultured Butter Unsalted

Team Lone Star, Lone Star Dairy Products, Canyon, TX, Unsalted Butter

Team Graf, Graf Creamery Inc., Bonduel, WI, Unsalted Butter

Rumiano Cheese Company, Rumiano Cheese Company, willows, CA, Organic Unsalted Butter

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Unsalted Butter

Team Chaseburg, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley, La Farge, WI, Organic Cultured Butter

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Unsalted Butter

Butter Dept, Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC, Coopersville, MI, Lactic Acid Unsalted

California Dairies, Inc., California Dairies, Inc., Visalia, CA, Unsalted Butter

Butter Dept, Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC, Coopersville, MI, Unsalted Butter

Butter Department, Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC, Coopersville, MI, Unsalted WONF

California Dairies, Inc., California Dairies, Inc., Visalia, CA, European Style Unsalted Super Premium Butter

CLASS 94: FLAVORED BUTTER

BEST OF CLASSPine River Dairy, Pine River Dairy, Manitowoc, WI, Sea Salt Caramel Flavored Butter ................................................................................................................... 99.65

SECOND AWARDButter Team, Vermont Creamery, Websterville, VT, Cultured Butter with Sea Salt & Maple ............................................................................................... 99.60

THIRD AWARDPine River Dairy, Pine River Dairy, Manitowoc, WI, Lemon & Dill Flavored Butter 99.40


Al Bekkum, Nordic Creamery, Westby, WI, Garlic and Basil Butter ............................................... 98.95

Al Bekkum, Nordic Creamery, Westby, WI, Honey Butter .......................................................................... 98.85

Al Bekkum, Nordic Creamery, Westby, WI, Cinnamon and Sugar Butter ............................... 98.75

Team #3, AMPI, New Ulm, MN, Bourbon Butter........................................................................................................... 98.45

California Dairies, Inc., California Dairies, Inc., Visalia, CA, Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil .............................................................................................. 97.35


Al Bekkum, Nordic Creamery, Westby, WI, Black Truffle Butter


CLASS 95: LOWFAT YOGURT ‑ COW’S MILK

BEST OF CLASSWest Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Lowfat Orange Creme Yogurt ................................................ 97.75

SECOND AWARDKaroun, Karoun Dairies LLC, Turlock, CA, Karoun’s Low Fat Yogurt ............................................................. 97.55

THIRD AWARDAdam Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Lowfat 1% Vanilla Yogurt ................................................................................................................. 97.50

North Country Dairy Facility, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Lowfat Cherry Yogurt ............................................................... 97.25

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Vanilla Parfait.................................................................................... 96.90

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Lowfat Banana Vanilla Yogurt ........................................ 96.75

Karoun, Karoun Dairies LLC, Turlock, CA, Indian Style Low Fat Yogurt .............................................. 96.35

North Country Dairy Facility, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Lowfat Key Lime Yogurt......................................................... 96.00

CLASS 96: YOGURT‑ COW’S MILK

BEST OF CLASSKaroun, Karoun Dairies LLC, Turlock, CA, Arz Middle Eastern style Whole Milk Yogurt .... 97.00

SECOND AWARDWest Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Whole Milk Cupset Yogurt ........................................................ 96.30

THIRD AWARDLiam Callahan, Bellwether Farms, Petaluma, CA, Plain Organic Cow Milk Yogurt 96.25

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Lowfat Cupset Yogurt ............................................................... 96.05

Ludwig Dairy, Ludwig Dairy, Inc., Dixon, IL, Whole Milk Yogurt Plain .............................................. 96.00

Karoun, Karoun Dairies LLC, Turlock, CA, Karoun’s Whole Milk Yogurt ............................................. 95.60

Narragansett Creamery, Narragansset Creamery, Providence, RI, Whole Milk Plain Yogurt .......................................................................................... 95.00

Dave Rapson, Country View Dairy, Hawkeye, IA, Cream Top Plain 1% Yogurt .... 94.90

Team Schrieber, CROOP Cooperative/Organic Valley, La Farge, WI, Organic Grassmilk Plain Yogurt ........................................................... 94.90

Stonyfield Organic, Stonyfield Organic, Londonderry, NY, Stonyfield Organic Whole Milk Probiotic Yogurt ‑ Plain ......................... 94.70

North Country Dairy Facility, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Whole Milk Blended Yogurt

Pure Eire Dairy, Pure Eire Dairy, Othello, WA, Organic, 100% Grass‑Fed Triple Cream Plain Yogurt

Cultured Team, Cabot Creamery, Cabot, VT, Plain non‑Fat Yogurt

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, Sierra Nevada Cheese, Willows, CA, Graziers Non Homogenized Plain Yogurt

Team St. Benoit Creamery, St. Benoit Creamery, Sonoma, CA, 8% butterfat pasture‑raised Jersey milk yogurt

CLASS 97: YOGURT, FLAVORED ‑ COW’S MILK

BEST OF CLASSPure Eire Dairy, Pure Eire Dairy, Othello, WA, Organic, 100% Grass‑Fed Lemon Whole Milk Yogurt ................................................................................................... 98.00

SECOND AWARDWest Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Lowfat FOB Raspberry Yogurt .............................................. 97.45

THIRD AWARDKaroun, Karoun Dairies LLC, Turlock, CA, Karoun’s Honey Coconut Greek yogurt ...................... 97.30

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA, Yogurt Stirred Pina Colada ...... 97.25

Liam Callahan, Bellwether Farms, Petaluma, CA, Organic whole milk blackberry yogurt .......................................................................... 96.65

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Lowfat FOB Blueberry Yogurt ......................................... 96.20

Pure Eire Dairy, Pure Eire Dairy, Othello, WA, Organic, 100% Grass‑Fed Mango Whole Milk Yogurt ....................................................................... 96.10

Karoun, Karoun Dairies LLC, Turlock, CA, Honey Yogurt ...................................................................................... 95.80

Dave Rapson, Country View Dairy, Hawkeye, IA, Cream Top Strawberry 1% Yogurt ......................................................................................................... 95.75

Stonyfield Organic, Stonyfield Organic, Londonderry, NY, Stonyfield Organic Whole Milk Probiotic Yogurt ‑ Vanilla .................... 95.70

Pure Eire Dairy, Pure Eire Dairy, Othello, WA, Organic, 100% Grass‑Fed Vanilla Fig Whole Milk Yogurt

North Country Dairy Facility, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Strawberry Kids Yogurt

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA, Yogurt Stirred Mango

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA, Yogurt Stirred Guava

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA, Yogurt Stirred Strawberry

Pure Eire Dairy, Pure Eire Dairy, Othello, WA, Organic, 100% Grass‑ Fed Strawberry Whole Milk Yogurt

Team Schrieber, CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley, La Farge, WI, Organic Grassmilk Vanilla Yogurt

Penn Dairy, Penn Dairy, Winfield, PA, Maple ‑ Cream on Top Yogurt

CLASS 98: HIGH PROTEIN YOGURT‑ COW’S MILK

BEST OF CLASSNorth Country Dairy Facility, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, 5% Greek Yogurt ............................................................................................... 98.00

SECOND AWARDMatt Martin, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Greek Yogurt 2% ............................................. 97.20

THIRD AWARDEric Weidman, siggi’s dairy, New York, NY, 4% Fat Skyr .................................................................................................. 96.90

Eric Weidman, siggi’s dairy, New York, NY, Triple Cream (9% fat) Skyr .................................... 96.85

Stonyfield Organic, Stonyfield Organic, Londonderry, NY, Stonyfield Organic Whole Milk Greek Yogurt ‑ Plain ................................. 96.60

Arethusa Farm Dairy, Arethusa Farm Dairy, Bantam, CT, Whole Milk Yogurt .......... 96.55

Adam Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Greek Yogurt ...................... 96.45

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, Sierra Nevada Cheese, Willows, CA, Sierra Nevada Heroes Greek Yogurt .......................................... 95.80

Adam Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Greek Yogurt 0% ........... 95.70

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Organic 3.3% Greek Yogurt ............................................... 95.25

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Nonfat Greek Yogurt


Cultured Team, Cabot Creamery, Cabot, VT, Plain Greek Yogurt

Pure Eire Dairy, Pure Eire Dairy, Othello, WA, Organic, 100% Grass‑fed Plain Whole Milk Yogurt

Westby Team, Westby Coop Creamery, Westby, WI, Non‑Fat Greek Yogurt

Adam Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Greek Yogurt Old World

Dave Rapson, Country View Dairy, Hawkeye, IA, Cream Top Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt

Cultured Team, Cabot Creamery, Cabot, VT, Low Fat Plain Greek Yogurt

Aroa’s Labneh, Aroa Craft Yogurt, Plantation, FL, Labneh

CLASS 99: HIGH PROTEIN YOGURT, FLAVORED ‑ COW’S MILK

BEST OF CLASSAdam Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Greek Yogurt Vanilla ........ 98.60

SECOND AWARDDave Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Greek Yogurt, Lowfat Vanilla ................................................................................................................ 98.45

THIRD AWARDMatt Martin, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Greek Yogurt Lowfat Blueberry .... 98.30

Luke Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Greek Yogurt Lowfat Pomegranate Acai ................................................... 98.25

Cultured Team, Cabot Creamery, Cabot, VT, Low Fat Strawberry Greek Yogurt ................. 98.10

Pure Eire Dairy, Pure Eire Dairy, Othello, WA, Organic, 100% Grass‑Fed Vanilla Whole Milk Yogurt ....................................................................... 97.90

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Mixed Berry Pomegranate Lowfat Greek Yogurt ......................................................................................................... 97.75

Pure Eire Dairy, Pure Eire Dairy, Othello, WA, Organic, 100% Grass‑Fed Peach Whole Milk Yogurt ....................................................................... 97.75

Matt Martin, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Greek Yogurt Raspberry ............................................................................................... 97.55

Adam Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Greek Yogurt Blueberry ................................................................................................. 97.25

Ron Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Greek Yogurt Lowfat Peach

Steve Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Greek Yogurt Pomegranate Acai

Dave Rapson, Country View Dairy, Hawkeye, IA, Cream Top Aronia Blackberry 1% Greek Yogurt

North Country Dairy Facility, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Triple Berry Nonfat Greek Yogurt

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Lowfat Greek Chocolate Yogurt

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, 5.3oz Nonfat Greek Strawberry Yogurt

Stonyfield Organic, Stonyfield Organic, Londonderry, NY, Stonyfield Organic Whole Milk Greek Yogurt ‑ Vanilla Bean

North Country Dairy Facility, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Black Cherry Nonfat Greek Yogurt

Eric Weidman, siggi’s dairy, New York, NY, simple sides ‑ Vanilla & Cinnamon 4% fat Skyr

Arethusa Farm Dairy, Arethusa Farm Dairy, Bantam, CT, Whole Milk Vanilla Yogurt

Arethusa Farm Dairy, Arethusa Farm Dairy, Bantam, CT, Whole Milk Maple Yogurt

Westby Team, Westby Coop Creamery, Westby, WI, Non‑Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt

Dave Rapson, Country View Dairy, Hawkeye, IA, Cream Top Vanilla 1% Greek Yogurt

Dave Rapson, Country View Dairy, Hawkeye, IA, Cream Top Lemon Custard 1% Greek Yogurt

Cultured Team, Cabot Creamery, Cabot, VT, Low Fat Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt

Adam Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co., Monroe, WI, Odyssey Greek Yogurt Peach

West Seneca Cultured Division, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc., Buffalo, NY, 100 Cal Nonfat Greek Strawberry Yogurt

CLASS 100: YOGURT ‑ ALL OTHER MILKS

BEST OF CLASSTeam St. Benoit, St. Benoit Creamery, Sonoma, CA, Laura Chenel ‑ Yogurt with vanilla ................................................................................................................. 97.25

SECOND AWARDCoach Farm, Coach Farm, Pine Plains, NY, Plain Grade A Goat’s Milk Yogurt .................................... 96.75

THIRD AWARDLiam Callahan, Bellwether Farms, Petaluma, CA, Blackberry Sheep Milk Yogurt .. 96.50

Team St. Benoit Creamery, St. Benoit Creamery, Sonoma, CA, Laura Chenel Yogurt ......................................................................................................... 96.00

Riverine Ranch, Riverine Ranch, Asbury, NY, Plain Buffalo Yogurt ....................................................... 95.70

Riverine Ranch, Riverine Ranch, Asbury, NY, Buffalo Labneh ..................................................................... 95.45

Split Creek Farm, Split Creek Farm, LLC, Anderson, SC, Greek Style Goat Milk Yogurt 94.50

Riverine Ranch, Riverine Ranch, Asbury, NY, Raspberry Buffalo Yogurt ........................................ 94.35

Liam Callahan, Bellwether Farms, Petaluma, CA, Plain Sheep Milk Yogurt........... 94.00

Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, Sierra Nevada Cheese, Willows, CA, Capretta Rich & Creamy Goat Yogurt .............................................. 93.95

CLASS 101: DRINKABLE CULTURED PRODUCTS

BEST OF CLASSStonyfield Organic, Stonyfield Organic, Londonderry, NY, Stonyfield Organic Low Fat Protein Smoothie ‑ Peach .................................................. 99.80

SECOND AWARDStonyfield Organic, Stonyfield Organic, Londonderry, NY, Stonyfield Organic Low Fat Protein Smoothie ‑ Strawberry .................................. 99.65

THIRD AWARDTeam Weber’s, Weber’s Farm Store, Marshfield, WI, Raspberry Kefir ....................................... 99.60

Stonyfield Organic, Stonyfield Organic, Londonderry, NY, Stonyfield Organic Low Fat Protein Smoothie ‑ Wild Berry.............................. 99.50

Ludwig Dairy, Ludwig Dairy, Inc., Dixon, IL, Whole Milk Kefir Plain ................................................... 99.45

Coach Farm, Coach Farm, Pine Plains, NY, Drinkable Mango & Peach Goat’s Milk Yogurt 99.35

Roberto Encarnación, Tropical Cheese Industries, Inc., Perth Amboy, NY, Passion Fruit ....................................................................................... 99.30

Team Weber’s, Weber’s Farm Store, Marshfield, WI, Strawberry Kefir ........................... 99.30

Roberto Encarnación, Tropical Cheese Industries, Inc., Perth Amboy, NY, Raspberry Pomegranate......................................................... 99.25

Coach Farm, Coach Farm, Pine Plains, NY, Plain Yo‑Goat ...................................................................................... 99.20

Coach Farm, Coach Farm, Pine Plains, NY, Drinkable Vanilla Goat’s Milk Yogurt

Team Weber’s, Weber’s Farm Store, Marshfield, WI, Plain Kefir

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA, Yogurt Strawberry

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA, Yogurt Pina Colada


Karoun, Karoun Dairies Inc., San Fernando, CA, Karoun’s Kefir Drink whole milk

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA, Yogurt Mango

Roberto Encarnación, Tropical Cheese Industries, Inc., Perth Amboy, NY, Mango

Pure Eire Dairy, Pure Eire Dairy, Othello, WA, Organic, 100% Grass‑Fed Vanilla Kefir

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA, Yogurt Guava

Roberto Encarnación, Tropical Cheese Industries, Inc., Perth Amboy, NY, Guanabana

Pure Eire Dairy, Pure Eire Dairy, Othello, WA, Organic, 100% Grass‑Fed Strawberry Kefir

Pure Eire Dairy, Pure Eire Dairy, Othello, WA, Organic, 100% Grass‑Fed Plain Kefir

Pure Eire Dairy, Pure Eire Dairy, Othello, WA, Organic, 100% Grass‑Fed Peach Kefir

CLASS 102: OPEN CLASS SHREDDED CHEESE, FLAVORED & UNFLAVORED

BEST OF CLASSMasters Gallery Foods, Masters Gallery Foods, Inc., Plymouth, WI, Shredded Colby Jack ......................................................................................................................... 99.35

SECOND AWARDDan Reed, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Chihuahua Cheese Shred .............................................................................................. 99.30

THIRD AWARDTeam 4, Agropur‑Jerome, Jerome, ID, Feather Shredded Sharp Cheddar .................................... 99.25

Team Schuman, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello Shredded Copper Kettle Cheese....................................................................................... 99.05

Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Old World Cheddar .. 99.05

Masters Gallery Foods, Masters Gallery Foods, Inc., Plymouth, WI, Shredded Swiss 99.00

The Pretty Rigid, Great Lakes Cheese-Plymouth, Plymouth, WI, Fancy Parmesan Shred ............................................................ 98.45

Masters Gallery Foods, Masters Gallery Foods, Inc., Plymouth, WI, Shredded Parmesan ................................................................................................ 98.40

The Pretty Rigid, Great Lakes Cheese-Plymouth, Plymouth, WI, Shaved Parmesan.......................................................................... 98.40

Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Old World Cheddar ‑ Shaved ................................................................................................... 98.40

Tom Dahmen, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Chihuahua Cheese Shred

Team 4, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Feather Shredded Aged Cheddar

Team Schuman, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello Copper Kettle Cheese Chisels

Masters Gallery Foods, Masters Gallery Foods, Inc., Plymouth, WI, Shredded Extra Sharp Wisconsin Cheddar

Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve SarVecchio Parmesan ‑ Shredded

Team 4, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Feather Shredded Monterey Jack

Casey Berget, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Chihuahua Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers Shred

Team Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Merlot BellaVitano

Nampa Shred Team, Lactalis American Groupe, Nampa, ID, Galbani WMLM Mozzarella Shred Cheese

Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI, Della Terra Feather Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Team 4, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, Feather Shredded Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella

Mike Matucheski, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Black Pepper BellaVitano


Pennland Pure, Pennland Pure, Hancock, MD, Shreds

Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI, Della Terra Shredded Asiago Cheese

Daniel Wavrin, Ferndale Farmstead, Ferndale, WA, Diced Pizza Cheese

Team Schuman, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello Shaved Copper Kettle Cheese


El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA EM Quesadilla Rallado

CLASS 103: OPEN CLASS SHREDDED CHEESE BLENDS, FLAVORED & UNFLAVORED

BEST OF CLASSMasters Gallery Foods, Masters Gallery Foods, Inc., Plymouth, WI, 3 Cheese Blend ......... 99.15

SECOND AWARDTeam Sartori, Sartori Company, Plymouth, WI, Sartori Reserve Blend Shredded Cheddar .. 99.10

THIRD AWARDTeam Schuman Cheese, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello Shredded Italian Blend........... 98.95

Jace Johnsrud, V&V Supremo Foods/Chula Vista Cheese Co., Browntown, WI, Chihuahua/Oaxaca Blend ...................................... 98.80

Masters Gallery Foods, Masters Gallery Foods, Inc, Plymouth, WI, Gourmet Cheddar Blend ................................................................................... 98.75

Team 4, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, 80/20 Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella/Muenster Feather Shred Blend ..... 98.65

Team 4, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, 50/50 Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella & Sharp White Cheddar Feather Blend...................................................................................... 98.65

South Production, Great Lakes Cheese-Plymouth, Plymouth, WI, Colored Extra Sharp and White Extra Sharp Cheddar Shred Blend .............................................. 98.40

Masters Gallery Foods, Masters Gallery Foods, Inc., Plymouth, WI, 2 Cheese Blend 98.25

Foremost Farms Appleton, Foremost Farms USA- Appleton, Appleton, WI, Shredded Cheese Blend 5 lb ............................................... 98.20

Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI, Cheese Crafters Feather Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack

Masters Gallery Foods, Masters Gallery Foods, Inc, Plymouth, WI, 2 Cheese Blend with Spice

Team 4, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, 50/50 Cheddar & Monterey Jack Fancy Shred Blend

Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, INC., Green Bay, WI, Cheese Crafters 50/50 Cheddar & Monterey Jack Fancy Shredded Blend

Foremost Farms Appleton, Foremost Farms USA- Appleton, Appleton, WI, Shredded Cheese Blend

Shred Samurai, Great Lakes Cheese-Plymouth, Plymouth, WI, Shredded Blend of Asiago, Aged Fontina, and Parmesan

Team 4, Agropur-Jerome, Jerome, ID, 50/50 Sharp Cheddar & Monterey Jack Feather Shred Blend


El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA EM Authentic Mexican Blend

CLASS 104: PREPARED CHEESE FOODS

BEST OF CLASSAnthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Pre‑sliced Prosciutto & Fresh Basil Roll ..................... 99.55

SECOND AWARDAnthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Pre‑sliced Capicola & Fresh Basil Roll ......................... 99.50

THIRD AWARDPeter Gretzinger, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Prosciutto & Fresh Basil Roll................................................... 99.45

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Formaggio’s Artisan Wrap Tray‑ Soppressata 99.40

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Burrata with Flavor Truffle Oil & Basil................ 99.35

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Chipotle Bread Cheese ................................................. 99.35

Team Pasture Pride, Pasture Pride Cheese, Cashton, WI, Juusto with Chipolte Peppers ............................................................................. 99.35

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Cheese, Hurleyville, NY, Charcuterie Bites ......................... 99.30

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Garlic Bread Cheese ....................................................... 99.30

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Pre‑sliced Chorizo & Cilantro Roll .............................. 99.25

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Betta Brie ................................................................................................ 99.25

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialties, Hurleyville, NY, Burrata with Flavor 2‑Cheese ........................................ 99.25

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Formaggio’s Artisan Wrap Tray‑ Prosciutto

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Formaggio’s Artisan Wrap Tray‑ Pepperoni

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Formaggio’s Artisan Wrap Tray‑ Genoa

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialities, Hurleyville, NY, Formaggio’s

Artisan Wrap Tray‑ Applewood Smoked Prosciutto

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialties, Hurleyville, NY, Burrata with Flavor Italian Meat

Anthony Mongiello, Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialties, Hurleyville, NY, Burrata with Flavor Apple‑wood Smoked Bacon

Team Brunkow, Brunkow Cheese of Wisconsin, Darlington, WI, Brun‑uusto Baked Cheese

Team Pasture Pride, Pasture Pride Cheese, Cashton, WI, Guusto

Pasture Pride, Pasture Pride Cheese, Cashton, WI, Juustoleipa with Jalapeno Peppers

Team Pasture Pride, Pasture Pride Cheese, Cashton, WI, Juustoleipa Italiano

Team Pasture Pride, Pasture Pride Cheese, Cashton, WI, Juustoleipa with Garlic

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Jalapeño Bread Cheese

Team Calabro, Calabro Cheese Corp., East Haven, CT, Rotolini Gold

Team Pasture Pride, Pasture Pride Cheese, Cashton, WI, Juustoleipa

Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., Carr Valley Cheese Company, Inc., La Valle, WI, Bread Cheese

CLASS 105: NATURAL SNACK CHEESE

BEST OF CLASSRyan Healy, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Snacking Cheese .................................................................................... 99.45

SECOND AWARDCrave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, WI, White Cheddar Cheese Curds ............................................... 99.30

THIRD AWARDTeam Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Platteville, WI, Roth Creamy Gouda Snack Cheese .................... 99.00

Nathan Rihn, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Parmesan Snacking Cheese ............................................................................. 98.95

Renard’s Cheese, Renard’s Rosewood Dairy, Inc., Algoma, WI, Mozzarella Whips 98.95

Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Curds ............................................................. 98.80

Team Emmi Roth, Emmi Roth, Platteville, WI, Roth Creamy Cheddar Snack Cheese ......... 98.75

Renard’s Cheese, Renard’s Rosewood Dairy, Inc., Algoma, WI, Cheese Curds .......... 98.70

Team Arthur Schuman, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello Whisps ‑ Parmesan ................................................................................................ 98.60

Gary Cherney, Ponderosa Dairy Products, Kewaunee, WI, Farmstead Cheese Whips .... 98.60

Gary Cherney, Ponderosa Dairy Products, kewaunee, WI, Farmstead Mini Whips ........... 98.60

Team Arthur Schuman, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello Whisps ‑ Parmesan

Gary Cherney, Ponderosa Dairy Products, kewaunee, WI, Fiesta Whips

Crave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, Waterloo, WI, Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Curds

Crave Brothers Team, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese,LLC, Waterloo, WI, Yellow Cheddar Cheese Curds

Team Schuman Cheese, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello Tomato Basil Whisps

Ben Shibler, Ponderosa Dairy Products, Kewaunee, WI, Farmstead Whips

Bill Sikorski, BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Green Bay, WI, BelGioioso Fontina Snacking Cheese

Team 1, Zimmerman Cheese Inc, South Wayne, WI, Cheese Curds

Team 2, Zimmerman Cheese Inc, South Wayne, WI, Cheese Curds

Team Schuman Cheese, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello BBQ Bacon Whisps

Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy Inc., Brodhead, WI, Curds

Team Schuman, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello Copper Kettle Cheese Chisels

Team Pasture Pride, Pasture Pride Cheese, Cashton, WI, Goat Milk Mild Cheddar Snack Sticks

The Pretty Rigid, Great Lakes Cheese-Plymouth, Plymouth, WI, Cheddar Cubes

MouCo Cheese Company, MouCo Cheese Company, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, MouCo Cheddar Cheese Curds

Just the Cheese, Specialty Cheese Co., Inc., Reeseville, WI, Just the Cheese Jalapeno Bars

Ben Shibler, Ponderosa Dairy Products, Kewaunee, WI, Farmstead Mini Whips

Team 2, Zimmerman Cheese Inc, South Wayne, WI, Garlic Curds

Ben Shibler, Ponderosa Dairy Products, kewaunee, WI, Fiesta Whips

Calkins Creamery, Calkins Creamery, Honesdale, PA, Curds

Team 1, Zimmerman Cheese Inc, South Wayne, WI, Garlic Curds


Team Arthur Schuman, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello Asiago and Pepper Jack Whisps

Ben Shibler, Ponderosa Dairy Products, kewaunee, WI, Farmstead Curds

Team Schuman Cheese, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello BBQ Bacon Whisps

Team Schuman Cheese, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello Tomato Basil Whisps

Just the Cheese, Specialty Cheese Co., Inc., Reeseville, WI, Just the Cheese Aged Cheddar Bars

John Freyholtz, Ellsworth Cooperative creamery, Ellsworth, WI, Hot Buffalo Cheddar Cheese Curds

Team Pasture Pride, Pasture Pride Cheese, Cashton, WI, Goat Milk Colby Jack Cheese Sticks

Team Arthur Schuman, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello Asiago and Pepper Jack Whisps

Team Arthur Schuman, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello Cheddar Whisps

Team Arthur Schuman, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Cello Cheddar Whisps

Just the Cheese, Specialty Cheese Co., Inc., Reeseville, WI, Just the Cheese Wisconsin Cheddar Minis

Just the Cheese, Specialty Cheese Co., Inc., Reeseville, WI, Just the Cheese White Cheddar Minis

Gary Cherney, Ponderosa Dairy Products, kewaunee, WI, Farmstead Curds

CLASS 106: NATURAL SLICED CHEESE

BEST OF CLASSMidnight Mayhem, Great Lakes Cheese‑Plymouth, Plymouth, WI, Swiss Cracker Cuts ............................................................................................... 99.65

SECOND AWARDSharp Shooters, Great Lakes Cheese‑Plymouth, Plymouth, WI, Sharp Cheddar Slices .......................................................................................... 99.20

THIRD AWARDCut &Wrap Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Sliced Colby Jack ............. 99.15

MVP, Great Lakes Cheese-Plymouth, Plymouth, WI, Provolone Slices ................................ 99.05

Slice Samurai, Great Lakes Cheese-Plymouth, Plymouth, WI, Swiss Shingle Slices .................................................................... 99.05

Cut &Wrap Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Sliced Pepper Jack 98.80

Team Schuman, Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, NY, Bella Rosa Cracker cut sliced cheese .......................................................................................................... 98.60

Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI, Della Terra No Smoke Provolone Sliced Cheese ......................................................... 98.40

Cut &Wrap Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Extra Sharp Sliced Cheddar .................................................................................. 98.35

Cut &Wrap Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Extra Sharp Yellow Sliced Cheddar .............................................................. 98.30

Cut &Wrap Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Sharp Sliced Cheddar

Overtime, Great Lakes Cheese-Plymouth, Plymouth, WI, New York Extra Sharp Colored Cracker Cuts

Overtime, Great Lakes Cheese-Plymouth, Plymouth, WI, New York Extra Sharp White Cracker Cuts

Cut &Wrap Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Cabot, VT, Extra Sharp Sliced Cheddar

Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, INC., Green Bay, WI, Cheese Crafters Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Slice Production Line, Bongards Creameries, Norwood, MN, Natural Swiss (No Eyes) Slice on Slice

Slice Production Line, Bongards Creameries, Norwood, MN, Natural Provolone Slice on Slice

Slice Production Line, Bongards Creameries, Norwood, MN, Natural Mozz. Slice on Slice

CLASS 107: CHEESE BASED SPREADS

BEST OF CLASSBrian Storm, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Président Gourmet Pairings Feta with Roasted Red Pepper Spreadable Cheese .................... 99.60

SECOND AWARDMichele Sawyer, Red Clay Gourmet, Winston Salem, NC, Flame Roasted Jalapeno Pimiento Cheese ..................................................................................... 99.55

THIRD AWARDMichele Sawyer, Red Clay Gourmet, Winston Salem, NC, Hickory Smoked Cheddar Pimiento Cheese ........................................................... 99.50

Rising Sun Farms, Rising Sun Farms, PHOENIX, OR, Gorgonzola Cheese Torta ......... 99.30

Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI, Alejandro White Queso Cheese Sauce ...................................................................................... 99.20

Bailey, Delpriore, Yancey’s Fancy, Corfu, NY, Buffalo Wing Cheese Spread ................................ 99.00

Michael Butterbrodt, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Président Pub Cheddar & Sriracha Spreadable Cheese .............................................. 98.95

Shawn Schult, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Président Pub Cheddar Bacon Spreadable Cheese........................................................................ 98.75

Rising Sun Farms, Rising Sun Farms, PHOENIX, OR, Pesto Dried Tomato Cheese Torta ............................................................................................................. 98.55

Key Ingredient, Key Ingredient Market, Bath, PA, White Cheddar Jalapeno .......................... 98.55

Courtney Schreiner, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Président Gourmet Pairings Blue Cheese w/Caramelized Onion Soft Spreadable ............................................................................................. 98.55

Michele Sawyer, Red Clay Gourmet, Winston Salem, NC, South Meets East Sriracha Pimiento Cheese

Michele Sawyer, Red Clay Gourmet, Winston Salem, NC, Classic Sharp Cheddar Pimiento Cheese

Lyle Gast Jr., Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Président Pub Cheddar Horseradish Spreadable Cheese

Wms Team Green, Williams Cheese Company, Linwood, MI, Raspberry Pineapple Gourmet Spreadable Cheese

Blue Moose, Blue Moose, Lafayette, CO, Hatch Green Chile Cheddar Dip

Key Ingredient, Key Ingredient Market, Bath, PA, Hot Horseradish & Ale Spread

Blue Moose, Blue Moose, Lafayette, CO, Truffled Ricotta Dip

Michael Williams, Williams Cheese Company, Linwood, MI, Pineapple Coconut Mango Tequila Spreadable Cream Cheese

Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI, White Queso Cheese Sauce with Peppers & Spice

Blue Moose, Blue Moose, Lafayette, CO, Red Pepper Artichoke Cheddar Dip

Ladd Williams, Williams Cheese Company, Linwood, MI, Roasted Red Pepper and Onion Gourmet Spreadable

Team Bel Brands USA, Bel Brands USA, Little Chute, WI, Owl’s Nest Cheddary Cheese Spread

Ladd Williams, Williams Cheese Company, Linwood, MI, Original Pimento Gourmet Spreadable Cheese

Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI, Alejandro White Queso Cheese Sauce with Spice

Key Ingredient, Key Ingredient Market, Bath, PA, Champagne Cheddar

Tony Gessler, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Président Gourmet Pairings Aged White Cheddar w/Apple Chutney


Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI, Cheese Crafters Swiss & Gruyere Flavored Cheese Spread

Blue Moose, Blue Moose, Lafayette, CO, White Balsamic Fig Dip

Blue Moose, Blue Moose, Lafayette, CO, Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip

Steve Knapp, Lactalis U.S.A., Inc., Merrill, WI, Président Pub Sharp Cheddar Spreadable Cheese

Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI, Della Terra Italian 3 Cheese Spread

Blue Moose, Blue Moose, Lafayette, CO, Roasted Onion Dip

Key Ingredient, Key Ingredient Market, Bath, PA, Garlic Cheddar Spread

Winona Foods, Inc., Winona Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI, Havarti Garlic Cheese Spread

CLASS 108: DRY WHEY

BEST OF CLASSGary Sloan Jr., Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Sweet Whey Powder ....................... 99.90

SECOND AWARDDryer Team, AMPI, Jim Falls, WI, Dried Whey Powder ............................................................................................ 99.85

THIRD AWARDSaputo, Saputo Cheese USA, Tulare, CA, Sweet Whey Powder C ................................................................... 99.80

Whey, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Sweet Whey Powder ............................ 99.75

Gary Sloan Jr., Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, Middlefield, OH, Sweet Whey Powder ..................................................................................... 99.75

Adam Monson, Foremost Farms USA, Richland Center, WI, TEKLAC‑ Sweet Dairy Whey .......................................................................................... 99.75

Whey Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Middlebury, VT, Dry Whey .. 99.70

Team Dryer, AMPI, Jim Falls, WI, Dried Whey Powder ..................................................................................... 99.70

Ellsworth, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, Ellsworth, WI, Spray Dried Sweet Whey Powder................................................................... 99.70

Team 2, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Sweet Grade A Dry Whey ..... 99.65

Plover, Foremost Farms USA, Foremost Road, WI, Teklac Whey

Dan Daleiden, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, Ellsworth, WI, Dried Sweet Whey

Team 1, Upstate Farms Cheese, Campbell, NY, Sweet Grade A Dry Whey

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Whey Powder Sweet

Team Foremost-Plover, CROPP/Organic Valley, La Farge, WI, Organic Reduced Minerals Whey 90

Tillamook, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, Tillamook Whey Powder Sweet

Saputo, Saputo Cheese USA, Waupun, WI, Sweet Whey Powder W Bleached

CROPP/Organic Valley, CROPP/Organic Valley, La Farge, WI, Organic Sweet Whey Powder

Saputo, Saputo Cheese USA, Waupun, WI, Sweet Whey Powder W Unbleached

Plover, Foremost Farms USA, Plover, WI, Nutritek 500 Reduced Minerals Whey

Adam Monson, Foremost Farms USA, Richland Center, WI, TEKLAC‑Sweet Dairy Whey

CLASS 109: WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 34

BEST OF CLASSSaputo, Saputo Cheese USA, Waupun, WI, WPC 34 Unbleached ......................................................................... 99.90

SECOND AWARDPlover, Foremost Farms USA, Plover, WI, Daritek DMX Reduced Minerals Whey Protein Concentrate ............................................................................ 99.85

THIRD AWARDForemost Farms USA ‑ Sparta, Foremost Farms USA, Sparta, WI, Whey Protein Concentrate 34 ......................................................................................... 99.80

Saputo, Saputo Cheese USA, Waupun, WI, WPC 34 Bleached ............................................................. 99.70

Plover, Foremost Farms USA, Plover, WI, Daritek Whey Protein Concentrate ............................ 99.65

Tyler Rollins, Lynn Proteins, Granton, WI, WPC .............................................................................................................. 99.55

Tyler Rollins, Lynn Proteins, Granton, WI, WPC .............................................................................................................. 98.60

CLASS 110: WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 80

BEST OF CLASSCRT, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, NZMP Whey Protein Concentrate 80 ................................................................... 99.90

SECOND AWARDSaputo, Saputo Cheese USA, Tulare, CA, WPC 80% Regular ............................................................................... 99.60

THIRD AWARDSaputo, Saputo Cheese USA, Tulare, CA, WPC 80% Instant ................................................................................. 99.50

SWC Whey Team, Southwest Cheese, Clovis, NY, Avonlac 282 ..................................................... 99.35

Rumiano Cheese Company, Rumiano Cheese Company, WILLOWS, CA, Organic Whey Protein Concentrate 80% ............ 99.30

Whey Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Middlebury, VT, Whey Protein Concentrate 80............................................................ 99.20

Andy Kaskie, Agropur, Hull, IA, IsoChill 8010 99.10

Whey Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Middlebury, VT, Whey Protein Concentrate 80............................................................ 99.10

Luke Schwantes, Lynn Proteins, Granton, WI, WPC ................................................................................................. 99.05

Glanbia Nutritionals, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Avonlac 282 WPC80 ...................................................................................................... 98.90

SWC Whey Team, Southwest Cheese, Clovis, NY, Avonlac 282

Darin Wiegand, Agropur, Hull, IA, IsoChill 8000

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA, WPC 80% Regular Protein

Nampa Whey Plant Team, Lactalis American Group, Nampa, ID, Whey Protein Concentrate 80%

El Mexicano, Marquez Brothers Int., Hanford, CA, WPC 80% INST. PROTEIN

CRT, TCCA, Tillamook, OR, NZMP Whey Protein Concentrate 80

Luke Schwantes, Lynn Proteins, Granton, WI, WPC

Team Wisconsin Specialty Protein, CROPP/Organic Valley, La Farge, WI, Organic WPC 80

Bongards Perham, Bongards, Perham, MN, WPC 80

Rumiano Cheese Company, Rumiano Cheese Company, Willows, CA, Whey Protein Concentrate 80%


CLASS 111: WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE 90

BEST OF CLASSNampa Whey Plant Team, Lactalis American Group, Nampa, ID, Whey Protein Isolate Powder 90% ............................................................................ 99.95

SECOND AWARDSWC Whey Team, Southwest Cheese, Clovis, NY, Provon 292 .................................................................. 99.90

THIRD AWARDGlanbia Nutritionals, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Provon 190 WPI ......................................... 99.85

Glanbia Nutritionals, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Provon 190 WPI ................................................................................................................ 99.80

SWC Whey Team, Southwest Cheese, Clovis, NY, Provon 292 SFL ............................................ 99.80

Nampa Whey Plant team, Lactalis American Group, Nampa, ID, Whey Protein Isolate Pronativ 95 ................................................. 99.70

Mullins Whey, Mullins Whey, Mosinee, WI, WPI ................................................................................................... 99.70

Glanbia Nutritionals, Glanbia Nutritionals, Twin Falls, ID, Provon 290 WPI ................................................................................................................ 99.55

Bongards Perham, Bongards, Perham, MN, WPI 90 ........................................................................................ 99.25

Mullins Whey, Mullins Whey, Mosinee, WI, WPI ................................................................................................... 99.05

CLASS 112: WHEY PERMEATE

BEST OF CLASSWhey, Lactalis American Group, Inc., Buffalo, NY, Whey Permeate ................................................. 99.85

SECOND AWARDNampa Whey Plant Team, Lactalis American Group, Nampa, ID, Whey Permeate Powder Lactowell ..................................................... 99.80

THIRD AWARDSaputo, Saputo Cheese USA, Tulare, CA, Deproteinized Whey Powder ................................................... 99.75

Andy Kaskie, Agropur, Hull, IA, Crino Deproteinized Whey ................................................................... 99.70

Bongards Perham, Bongards, Perham, MN, Whey Permeate ................................................................. 99.55

Darin Wiegand, Agropur, Hull, IA, Crino Deproteinized Whey ................................................................... 99.50

Whey Team, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Middlebury, VT, Whey Permeate .................................................................................................. 99.50

Regan Schwantes, Lynn Proteins, Granton, WI, Whey Permeate ..................................... 98.40

Regan Schwantes, Lynn Proteins, Granton, WI, Whey Permeate ..................................... 98.40

CLASS 113: NON‑FAT DRY MILK & SKIM MILK POWDER

BEST OF CLASSGroup 1, Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC, Coopersville, MI, Non‑Fat Dry Milk .............................. 99.95

SECOND AWARDGroup 2, Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC, Coopersville, MI, Non‑Fat Dry Milk .............................. 99.90

THIRD AWARDGoshen Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Goshen, IN, NFDM LH ................................................................... 99.85

California Dairies, Inc., California Dairies, Inc., Visalia, CA, Grade A Low Heat Nonfat Dry Milk ............................................................................. 99.80

Team West Springfield, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, West Springfield, MA, Non‑Fat Dry Milk .......................................................................... 99.80

Crystal Carbajal, Dairy Farmers of America, Portales, NM, 213219 ............................ 99.80

AMPI Arlington, Associated Milk Producers Inc., Arlington, IA, formula202‑6200‑2 .................................................................... 99.75

DFA Garden City, Dairy Famers of America, Garden City, KS, NFDM...................... 99.75

DFA Fallon, DFA Fallon, Fallon, NV, 2127183451 ........................................................................................ 99.75

Crystal Carbajal, Dairy Farmers of America, Portales, NM, 213219 ............................ 99.75

Team Lone Star, Lone Star Dairy Products, Canyon, TX, Non‑Fat Dry Milk ... 99.75

Goshen Team 2, Dairy Farmers of America, Goshen, IN, NFDM

AMPI-Arlington, Associated Milk Producers Inc., Arlington, IA, formula202‑6200

Fort Morgan Colorado Team, Dairy Farmers of America, Fort Morgan, CO, 2102183111

Team Lone Star, Lone Star Dairy Products, Canyon, TX, Non‑Fat Dry Milk

CLASS 115: MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE

BEST OF CLASSCrystal Carbajal, Dairy Farmers of America, Portales, NM, MPC............................................................................. 99.95

SECOND AWARDIdaho Milk Products, Idaho Milk Products, Jerome, ID, MPC ..................................................................................... 99.90

THIRD AWARDCrystal Carbajal, Dairy Farmers of America, Portales, NM, MPC............................................................................. 99.85

Grassland Dairy Products, Grassland Dairy Products, Inc., Greenwood, WI, Milk Protein Concentrate 70% ........................................ 99.60

Rumiano Cheese Company, Rumiano Cheese Company, WILLOWS, CA, Organic MPC‑80% ........................................................................ 99.50

California Dairies, Inc., California Dairies, Inc., Visalia, CA, Instant Milk Protein Concentrate 85% ............................................................................ 99.40

Idaho Milk Products, Idaho Milk Products, Jerome, ID, MPC ........................................... 99.30

California Dairies, Inc., California Dairies, Inc., Visalia, CA, Milk Protein Concentrate 85% ................................................................................................................ 98.95

CLASS 116: MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE

BEST OF CLASSIdaho Milk Products, Idaho Milk Products, Jerome, ID, MPI ....................................................................................... 99.80

SECOND AWARDGrassland Dairy Products, Grassland Dairy Products, Inc., Greenwood, WI, Milk Protein Isolate .................................................................................................................. 99.60

THIRD AWARDCalifornia Dairies, Inc., California Dairies, Inc., Visalia, CA, Instant Milk Protein Isolate ... 99.25

Idaho Milk Products, Idaho Milk Products, Jerome, ID, MPI ............................................. 99.20

California Dairies, Inc., California Dairies, Inc., Visalia, CA, Milk Protein Isolate 2% Lactose ....................................................................................................... 99.15


EXPERT JUDGESJill Allen, Tillamook Cheese, Oregon

Greg Anderson, Kroger Company, MN

Kirk Baldwin, Valley Queen Cheese, SD

Marc Bates, Bates Consulting, OR

Ted Brown, Cabot Creamery, VT

Kimberlee Burrington, Center for Dairy Research, WI

Allison Butterbaugh, Clemson University, SC

Michael Comotto, DairiConcepts-Retired, MO

Bénédicte Coudé, Schuman Cheese, CA

Richard Dargan, Dargan Dairy Consulting, FL

Cathy Dehn, AMPI, WI

Dominique Delugeau, Saputo Cheese, WI

MaryAnne Drake, North Carolina State University, NC

Chris Eckerman, Agropur, IA

Dr. Nana Farkye, Cal Poly State, CA

Chad Galer, Dairy Management Inc., IL

Jane Gau, Sargento Foods, WI

Eric Goan, Bluegrass Dairy & Food, KY

Kory Hyvonen, Oshkosh Cheese & Cold Storage, WI

John Jaeggi, Center for Dairy Research, WI

Katelyn Johnson, Saputo Cheese, MN

Aileen Kacvinsky, Schuman Cheese, WI

Kerry Kaylegian, Penn State, PA

Greg Kinate, Winona Foods, WI

Kyle Koll, Sargento Foods, WI

Dan Konz, DairiConcepts, MN

Laura Laehn, Masters Gallery, WI

Susan Larson, Center for Dairy Research, WI

Terry Lensmire, Agropur, WI

Charles Lindberg, NY State Agriculture, NY

Michelle Malone, Schreiber Foods, WI

Neville McNaughton, CheezSource, MO

Christophe Megevand, Schuman Cheese, NJ

Virgil Metzger, Consultant, IL

Tammy Miller, Colony Brands, WI

Gina Mode, Center for Dairy Research, WI

Ben Novak, Novak’s Cheese, WI

Michael Pederson, WI DATCP, WI

David Potter, Dairy Connection, Inc., WI

Jennifer Roberts, Agropur Ingredients, MN

David Satterness, Chr. Hansen, SD

Steve Schenkoske, TOSCA, WI

John Simpson, USDA, WI

Marianne Smukowski, Center for Dairy Research, WI

Dean Sommer, Center for Dairy Research, WI

Cathy Strange, Whole Foods, TX

Randy Swensen, WI Aging and Grading, WI

Don Tribby, DuPont Nutrition and Health, KS

Eric Vorpahl, Masters Gallery, WI

Nial Yager, Washington State University, WA

Steve Zeng, Langston University, OK

Matt Zimbric, Foremost Farms, WI

CHIEF JUDGEJim Mueller, Mueller Consulting, Green Bay, WI

CHIEF JUDGE, EMERITUSBill Schlinsog, Middleton, WI

Robert Aschebrock, Stratford, WI

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association wishes to recognize and

thank everyone that participated in making the 20th Biennial

United States Championship Cheese Contest a record-breaking

success. First, a sincere thank you to our judges:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Wisconsin Aging and Grading Cheese, Ken and Cindy Neumeier, Randy Swensen, Kate Neumeier Clarke, and Amanda Neumeier-Kist for accepting and sorting the contest entries

WOW Logistics, Howard Kamerer, Jamie Wally, and the warehouse team in Little Chute led by Jerry Wicker for storing the contest entries

Kim Wiesenberg and his team at Preferred Transit and Cold Storage for transporting the entries for the Contest and the Conference.

Shaya Guilbault and George Stettler, Decatur Dairy and Kay Schmitz, Henning Cheese for Contest Headquarters assistance

Welcome Dairy for donating Contest supplies

Glenda Buholzer, Klondike Cheese; Mary Lindemann, Pine River Pre-Pack, Corie Grossen, and Heidi Wold for creating cheese sample displays at the contest.

Matthew and Michael Czmowski for Contest filming and video production

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin for providing a bus tour for judges and providing photographs of the winners at the U.S. Champions Banquet. Silver Lewis Cheese & Decatur Dairy for storing contest materials

Klondike Cheese for storing the winning Contest cheeses

Capital Equipment Handling, for donating two new pallet trucks used during the Contest

CONTEST CHAIRMANBrian Eggebrecht, Welcome Dairy, Colby,WI

CONTEST COMMITTEEBrian Eggebrecht, Welcome Dairy

Kevin Thome, Cheese Reporter

Dan Stearns, Agropur

Craig Linz, Tetra Pak

Dave Buholzer, Klondike Cheese

Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy

Randy Swensen, WI Aging & Grading Cheese

Greg Alberts, Kelley Supply

Bruce Workman, Edelweiss Cheese

Gary Grossen, UW Babcock Hall

Bob Ehrenberg, Taylor Cheese

Steve Krause

Richard Wold

ASSISTANT CHIEF JUDGESTim Czmowski, Agropur, Inc., Hull, IA

Stan Dietsche, Oshkosh Cheese Sales & Storage, Oshkosh, WI

Josef Hubatschek, ALPMA, Germany

Mariana Marques de Almeida, Mrs. J & Co., Monroe, WI

Sandy Toney, Masters Gallery Foods, Plymouth, WI

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LITTLE CHUTE CHECK‑IN VOLUNTEERSRandy Swensen, WI Aging & Grading Cheese

Robert Aschebrock

Jim Mueller, Mueller Consulting

Gary Vidlock

Larry Bell, LBell Consulting

Michael Pederson, WDATCP

Eric Vorpahl, Masters Gallery Foods

Aron Schilsky, Masters Gallery Foods

Mariana Marques de Almeida, Ms. J & Co.

Samantha Forster, Aladdin Label

Jim Banks, Banks Consulting

David Wangerin, Bella Pak/ MCT Dairies

Steven Lutzke, Cardinal International Food Solutions

Kim Schwartzmiller, Emmi Roth USA

Zachary Henning, Henning’s Cheese

Joshua Henning, Henning’s Cheese

Randy LaGrander, LaGrander Hillside Dairy

Bill Wangerin, Lov-It Creamery

John Lyne, LW Allen

Benjamin DuCharme, M3 Insurance

Adrian Avina, Masters Gallery Foods

Kristin Friederichs, Masters Gallery Foods

Phil Lindemann, Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc.

Mary Lindemann, Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc.

Jon Graf, ProActive Solutions USA

Jane Gundrum, Sargento

Amanda Muehlbauer, Sargento Foods

Jacqui Wenzel, Sargento Foods

Michael Hietpas, Sargento Foods Inc

Travis Kobs, Sargento Foods Inc.

Kyle Koll, Sargento Foods Inc.

Ann Schad, Sargento Foods Inc.

Joshua Vandenberg, Sargento Foods Inc.

Jane Gau, Sargento Foods Inc.

Stacey Faust, Sargento Foods, Inc

Mark Collins, Tetra Pak

Kevin Christensen, The Probst Group

Special thanks to Randy Swensen, Jim Mueller, Gary Vidock, and Bob Aschebrock who worked for many days prior to check-in, hauling, sorting and re-boxing cheese.

GREEN BAY CONTEST VOLUNTEERS Jeff Montsma, Agropur

Cole Johnson, Agropur Ingredients

Morgan Thomes, Agropur Ingredients

Samantha Forster, Aladdin Label

Jim Natzke, Alpine Slicing and Cheese Conversion

Adam Bortz, AMPI

Steven Lutzke, Cardinal International Food Solutions

Mike Hlubek, Chalet Cheese Cooperative

Mike Czmowski, Cheese World

Matt Czmowski, Cheese World

Julie Winans, Chr. Hansen

Aaron Wojciga, Chr. Hansen

Stefanie Rossner, Chr. Hansen Inc.

Jeremy Huston, Chr. Hansen, Inc.

Brett Musser, Chr. Hansen, Inc.

Gary Peiper, Chr. Hansen, Inc.

Beth Crave, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese,LLC

Ryan Slane, D&G Transportation, Inc./D&G Climate Control Warehousing

Gideon St. Aubin, DairiConcepts

Bill Rufenacht, Dairy Connection

Jon Wilson, Dairy Connection

Adam Brock, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

Katie Currier, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

Shaya Guilbault, Decatur Dairy

George Stettler, Decatur Dairy

Sofia Lara, DSM

John Burger, DSM Food Specialties

Kim Schwartzmiller, Emmi Roth USA

Shelby Sheppard, Emmi Roth USA

Rob Bradley, Family Fresh Pack

Ashley Clemons, Family Fresh Pack

Todd Kriebs, Family Fresh Pack

Mary Wiklanski, Foremost Farms USA

Drew Kordus, Great Lakes Cheese

Paul McCarthy, Great Lakes Cheese

Wes Huibregtse, Great Lakes Cheese-retired

Richard Guggisberg, Guggisberg Cheese

Kay Schmitz, Henning’s Cheese

Sandy Speich, Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery

Jessica Heupel, Ingredient Exchange Company

Jeff Klemp, International Machinery Exchange

Erin Janssen, Kelley Supply

Eric Steltenpohl, Kersia

Glenda Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Co.

Lenny Bass, Lactalis American Group

Gary Gosda, Lake Country Dairy

Lisa LaBlanc, Lake Country Dairy

Kathryn Vergeront, Lanco Pennland

Katie Watts, Laubscher Cheese Company

Bill Wangerin, Lov-It Creamery

Barb Wangerin, Lov-It Creamery

Gordon Bergemann, Maple Leaf Cheese Store

David Grothaus, Marieke Gouda

Benjamin Hanchet, Marieke Gouda

Kim Rabuck, Marieke Gouda

Aron Schilsky, Masters Gallery Foods

Jennifer Digman, MMPA/KrayolaSkyDairy/TrinatArtisans/SchroederKase

Trevor Heiman, Nasonville Dairy

Ryan Heiman, Nasonville Dairy

Steve Funk, Nelson-Jameson

Pam Puttkamer, Nelson-Jameson

Roger Rieck, Nelson-Jameson

Reggie Way, Nelson-Jameson

Kylie Schriever, Pennland Pure

Phil Lindemann, Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc.

Mary Lindemann, Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc.

Chauncey Behm, Pine River Pre-Pack, Inc.

Jane Gundrum, Sargento

Dan Lessuise, Sargento Foods

Deborah Moore, Sargento Foods

Amanda Muehlbauer, Sargento Foods

Dave Wentz, Sargento Foods

Jacqui Wenzel, Sargento Foods

Michael Hietpas, Sargento Foods Inc

Patrick Kachelmeier, Sargento Foods Inc

Travis Kobs, Sargento Foods Inc.

Ann Schad, Sargento Foods Inc.

Trish Dawson, Sargento Foods, Inc

Stacey Faust, Sargento Foods, Inc

Laura Spielvogel, Sargento Foods, Inc

Kari Jacobsen-Gagnow, Sargento Foods, Inc.

Ken Kane, Sartori

Jeremy Werdeo, Sartori

Nick Caruso, Sartori Cheese

Pam Hodgson, Sartori Cheese

Samantha Erickson, Schuman Cheese

Michael Sachau, TC Transcontinental Packaging

RJ Twiford, Tetra Pak

Samantha Shepard, Tillamook

Anna Ku, Tillamook County Creamery Association

Tom Hoppe, TOSCA

Alan Hamann, V&V Supremo

Shane Forrest, Watertech of America

Lisa Hall, WI Aging & Grading Cheese

Robert Fife

Corie Grossen

Josh Hunter

Jenni Iggens

Cory Meyer

William Mortell

Lisa Schulz

Gary Vidlock

Anna Vorpahl

Tom Vorpahl

Heidi Wold

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who spent many hours with us to ensure a well-run Contest.

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