Tillamook takes top honors at the World Cheese Awards
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) announced it is celebrating big after the Tillamook Farmers’ Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar won Gold at the 37th World Cheese Awards (WCA).
Hosted in Bern, Switzerland, winning at this year’s competition was no small feat. Organized by the Guild of Fine Food, WCA evaluated a record-breaking 5,244 entries from 46 countries, all judged by a panel of 265 distinguished cheese experts from across the industry. The blind-judging process included evaluation of each cheese for the appearance of the rind and paste, the cheese's aroma, body, texture, and most notably, flavor and mouthfeel.
“For more than 116 years, Tillamook has been dedicated to making dairy better than it has to be, and this Gold win is a proud milestone in that journey,” said Jill Allen, TCCA's director of product excellence. “Winning at the World Cheese Awards once again proves that our relentless dedication to quality is more than a promise; it’s our legacy. This recognition from such a prestigious program is a testament to our incredible team and our belief that dairy greatness is worth the effort.”
The award-winning Tillamook Farmers’ Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar is available across the country at major grocery retailers.
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