Agropur is thrilled to announce that 11 of its cheeses have been named champions in their class at the 34th edition of the prestigious World Championship Cheese Contest. Our cooperative topped the list in various classes out of more than 3,000 international participants.

Made in Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Conseil (Québec, Canada), our Grand Cheddar Aged 2 years competed with 50 other products to take home first prize at the World Championship Cheese Contest. This aged cheddar wowed the 53 members of the internationally renowned jury with its fruity and slightly spicy notes.

Two other cheeses made in Luxemburg (Wisconsin, U.S.) were named grand champions in their classes: Whole Milk Mozzarella and Mild Provolone.

Agropur’s expertise was recognized with 11 awards.

Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Conseil (Québec, Canada)

• Best in Class 2022 (Class 5), Cheddar Aged 2 Years

Saint-Hyacinthe (Québec, Canada)

• Silver Medal 2022 (Class 45), Brie L’Extra Triple Crème

Weyauwega (Wisconsin, United States)

• Silver Medal 2022 (Class 2), Medium Cheddar
• Bronze Medal 2022 (Class 5), Cheddar Aged 2 Years

Luxemburg (Wisconsin, United States)

• Best in Class 2022 (Class 15), Whole Milk Mozzarella
• Best in Class 2022 and Silver and Bronze 2022 (Class 19), Mild Provolone
• Bronze Medal 2022 (Class 80), Reduced Sodium Provolone

Lake Norden (North Dakota, United States)

• Silver Medal 2022 (Class 21), Smoked Provolone
• Bronze Medal 2022 (Class 16), Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella

“This is the second major award for Extra in four years, and we’re also honoured to win first place for our Cheddar,” said Pierre-Edouard Chomette, Vice President, Fine Cheese. “Creating premium cheese takes dedication, passion and a lot of patience. These are all qualities that our employees proudly display.”

About the World Championship Cheese Contest

The World Championship Cheese Contest, established in 1957, is the largest cheese competition of its kind. A jury of more than 50 experts from all over the world and recognized by master cheesemakers comes together to evaluate all technical aspects of the participating cheeses. Out of the 2,919 entries, medals were awarded to the three highest-scoring entries in each of this year’s 141 separate classes.