Top honors for Glanbia’s cheeses at UK competition
Cheddars produced by Glanbia Ingredients Ireland won awards at the 2015 International Cheese Awards in Nantwich, Cheshire, England. More than 4,600 cheeses from 31 different countries competed for prizes.
The Gold Medal and the Tetra Pak Trophy were awarded for cheese from the extra mature range, illustrating the work of GII’s facility in Ballyragget, County Kilkenny, Ireland. The company’s Wexford Cheddar (made in the County Wexford plant) won awards in four categories – Kerrygold Trophy for the Best Irish Cheddar; Co-operative Food Award for Best Mature Cheddar; DSM Trophy for the Best Single Vintage Cheddar; and Best Overseas Cheddar Award.