2024 World Championship Cheese Contest
1. Cheddar, Mild (0 to 3 Months)
Best of Class
Agropur inc.
Weyauwega, WI
Cheddar
Score: 98.83
2. Cheddar, Medium (3 to 6 months)
Best of Class
Foremost Farms USA
Marshfield, WI
Medium Cheddar
Score: 99.7
4. Cheddar, Aged One to Two Years
Second Award
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI)
Blair, WI
Cheddar
Score: 98.615
5. Cheddar, Aged Two Years or Longer
Best of Class
Land O' Lakes
Kiel, WI
Aged Cheddar
Score: 99.05
Second Award
Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.
Kiel, WI
Colored Extra Sharp Cheddar
Score: 98.775
Third Award
Agropur inc.
Weyauwega, WI
Cheddar
Score: 98.75
7. Traditional Waxed Cheddar, Sharp to Aged
Best of Class
Henning Cheese, Inc.
Kiel, WI
Aged cheddar Midget
Score: 98.725
Second Award
Henning Cheese, Inc.
Kiel, WI
Aged Cheddar Midget
Score: 98.525
Third Award
Deer Creek Cheese
Kiel, WI
Deer Creek The Fawn
Score: 98.395
10. Monterey Jack
Best of Class
Nasonville Dairy, Inc.
Marshfield, WI
Monterey Jack
Score: 99.6
11. Marbled Curd Cheese
Second Award
Nasonville Dairy, Inc.
Marshfield, WI
Colby Jack (Marble) Cheese
Score: 99.75
15. Mozzarella
Best of Class
Agropur inc.
Luxemburg, WI
Low Moisture Mozzarella, Whole Milk
Score: 99.35
Second Award
Agropur inc.
Luxemburg, WI
Low Moisture Mozzarella, Whole Milk
Score: 99
Third Award
BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.
Denmark, WI
BelGioioso Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella Loaf
Score: 98.25
16. Mozzarella, Part Skim
Third Award
Foremost Farms USA
Richland Center, WI
LMPS
Score: 98.225
17. Fresh Mozzarella
Second Award
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC
Waterloo, WI
Fresh Mozzarella-C
Score: 98.525
19. Provolone, Mild
Third Award
Burnett Dairy Cheese
Grantsburg, WI
Fancy Mild Provolone
Score: 99.275
20. Provolone, Aged
Best of Class
BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.
Denmark, WI
BelGioioso Sharp Provolone Mandarino
Score: 99.25
Second Award
Burnett Dairy Cheese
Grantsburg, WI
Fancy Aged Provolone
Score: 99.1
Third Award
Cedar Valley Cheese, Inc.
Belgium, WI
Aged Provolone
Score: 98.95
21. Provolone, Smoked
Third Award
Agropur inc.
Luxemburg, WI
Smoked Provolone
Score: 98.135
22. String Cheese
Best of Class
Agropur inc.
Little Chute, WI
string cheese
Score: 99.8
Second Award
Agropur inc.
Little Chute, WI
string cheese
Score: 99.78
Third Award
Ron’s Wisconsin Cheese, LLC/Ponderosa Farmstead
Kewaunee, WI
Ron's Wisconsin Cheese LMPS Mozzarella String Cheese
Score: 99.39
23. Asiago
Best of Class
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Cello Artisan extra aged Asiago ~
Score: 98.65
Second Award
BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.
Denmark, WI
BelGioioso Asiago Fresco
Score: 98.475
Third Award
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Cello Artisan Asiago
Score: 98.4
24. Parmesan
Best of Class
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Cello Artisan Copper Kettle Parmesan
Score: 99.35
Second Award
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Extra Aged Cello Artisan Copper Kettle Parmesan
Score: 99.05
28. Feta
Third Award
Agropur inc.
Weyauwega, WI
Feta
Score: 98.7
29. Feta, Flavored
Second Award
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Odyssey Peppercorn Feta
Score: 99.55
Third Award
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Odyssey Mediterranean Feta
Score: 99.5
30. Brick & Muenster
Best of Class
Decatur Dairy, Inc.
Brodhead, WI
Brick
Score: 99.905
Second Award
Decatur Dairy, Inc.
Brodhead, WI
Muenster
Score: 99.855
Third Award
Decatur Dairy, Inc.
Brodhead, WI
Brick
Score: 99.71
31. Havarti
Best of Class
Arla Foods, Inc.
Kaukauna, WI
Castello Creamy Havarti
Score: 99.55
Second Award
Decatur Dairy, Inc.
Brodhead, WI
Havarti
Score: 99.2
Third Award
Decatur Dairy, Inc.
Brodhead, WI
Havarti
Score: 98.55
32. Havarti, Flavored
Best of Class
Meister Cheese Co.
Muscoda, WI
Dill Havarti
Score: 99.125
Second Award
Decatur Dairy, Inc.
Brodhead, WI
Havarti Dill
Score: 99.05
Third Award
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Buholzer Brothers Dill Havarti
Score: 98.925
36. Open Class: Cheeses with Blue Molding
Third Award
Roelli Cheese Haus
Shullsburg, WI
Dunbarton
Score: 97.625
37. Brie
Best of Class
Lactalis Deli, Inc.
Belmont, WI
2lbs brie Double Cream Président
Score: 99.35
41. Edam
Third Award
Arla Foods, Inc.
Kaukauna, WI
Castello Edam
Score: 98.45
42. Gouda, Young (less than 4 months)
Best of Class
Marieke Gouda
Thorp, WI
Marieke Gouda Young 2-4 months
Score: 99.6
Third Award
Marieke Gouda
Thorp, WI
Marieke Gouda Young 2-4 months
Score: 99.545
43. Gouda, Mature (4-10 months)
Best of Class
Marieke Gouda
Thorp, WI
Marieke Gouda Mature 6-9 months
Score: 99.5
45. Gouda, Flavored
Best of Class
Arla Foods, Inc.
Kaukauna, WI
Castello Chipotle
Score: 99.7
Second Award
Marieke Gouda
Thorp, WI
Marieke Gouda Honey Clover
Score: 99.65
Third Award
Marieke Gouda
Thorp, WI
Marieke Gouda "Holy Trinity"
Score: 99.6
46. Gouda, Smoked
Second Award
Marieke Gouda
Thorp, WI
Marieke Gouda Smoked Cumin
Score: 98.7
Third Award
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Buholzer Brothers Smoked Gouda
Score: 98.4
49. Latin American Style Hard Cheeses
Third Award
W&W Dairy, LLC
Monroe, WI
Seco
Score: 98.7
61. Pepper Flavored Monterey Jack, Mild Heat
Third Award
Nasonville Dairy, Inc.
Marshfield, WI
Pepper Jack
Score: 98.75
64. Open Class: Pepper Flavored Cheese, Mild Heat
Second Award
Chalet Cheese Cooperative
Monroe, WI
Chalet Cheese Pepper Havarti
Score: 99.05
Third Award
Marieke Gouda
Thorp, WI
Marieke Gouda Jalapeno
Score: 99.045
65. Open Class: Pepper Flavored Cheese, Medium Heat
Second Award
Brunkow Cheese of Wisconsin
Darlington, WI
Brun-uusto - Brunkow's Baked Cheese with Jalapeno
Score: 99.865
66. Open Class: Pepper Flavored Cheese, High Heat
Best of Class
Henning Cheese, Inc.
Kiel, WI
Dragon's Breath Cheddar
Score: 99.105
68. Open Class: Soft Cheeses, Flavored
Second Award
BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.
Denmark, WI
BelGioioso Black Truffle Burrata
Score: 98.75
Third Award
BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.
Denmark, WI
BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Marinated in Herbs & Oil
Score: 98.6
69. Open Class: Semi-soft Cheeses
Best of Class
Marieke Gouda
Thorp, WI
Marieke Golden Young 2-4 months
Score: 99.4
Second Award
Widmer's Cheese Cellars, Inc.
Theresa, WI
Butterkase Cheese
Score: 99.3
Third Award
BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.
Denmark, WI
BelGioioso Fontina
Score: 99.25
70. Open Class: Semi-soft Cheeses, Flavored
Best of Class
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Cello Black Pepper and Garlic Rubbed Fontal
Score: 99.255
Third Award
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Cello Smoky Pepper Rubbed Fontal
Score: 99.205
71. Open Class: Hard Cheeses
Second Award
Marieke Gouda
Thorp, WI
Marieke Golden Premium 12-18 months
Score: 99.2
72. Open Class: Hard Cheeses, Flavored
Second Award
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Cello Artisan Black Pepper Roasted Garlic Hand Rubbed Asiago
Score: 99.445
75. Open Class: Smoked Soft & Semi-soft Cheeses
Best of Class
Kingston Cheese Cooperative
Cambria, WI
Kingston Creamery Smoked Blue
Score: 99.525
Second Award
Arla Foods, Inc.
Kaukauna, WI
Edam Loaf Naturally Smoked With Hickory
Score: 99.425
Third Award
Arla Foods, Inc.
Kaukauna, WI
Edam Loaf Naturally Smoked With Hickory
Score: 99.125
76. Open Class: Smoked Hard Cheeses
Third Award
Meister Cheese Co.
Muscoda, WI
Smoked Cheddar
Score: 98.955
77. Open Class: Cheese Curds
Best of Class
Decatur Dairy, Inc.
Brodhead, WI
Muenster Curd
Score: 99.25
Second Award
Nasonville Dairy, Inc.
Curtiss, WI
Cheese Curds
Score: 99.15
Third Award
Widmer's Cheese Cellars, Inc.
Theresa, WI
Cheddar Cheese Curds
Score: 99.025
78. Open Class: Cheese Curds, Flavored
Best of Class
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
Ellsworth, WI
Ellsworth Hickory Bacon Cheddar Cheese Curd
Score: 99.55
Second Award
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
Ellsworth, WI
Ellsworth Taco Cheddar Cheese Curds
Score: 99.5
Third Award
Cedar Grove Cheese
Plain, WI
Horseradish Cheddar Curds / Cedar Grove Cheese
Score: 99.25
79. Reduced Fat Soft & Semi-soft Cheeses
Third Award
Agropur inc.
Weyauwega, WI
Reduced Fat Feta
Score: 99.595
81. Lowfat Cheeses
Third Award
Meister Cheese Co.
Muscoda, WI
Low Fat Jack
Score: 97.9
82. Reduced Sodium Cheeses
Third Award
Agropur inc.
Luxemburg, WI
Reduced Sodium Provolone
Score: 98.6
83. Cold Pack Cheese
Best of Class
Pine River Pre-Pack
NEWTON, WI
Aged Asiago Cold Pack Cheese Food
Score: 99.425
Second Award
Pine River Pre-Pack
NEWTON, WI
Sharp Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese Food
Score: 99.335
84. Cold Pack Cheese, Flavored
Best of Class
Widmer's Cheese Cellars, Inc.
Theresa, WI
Jalapeno Brick Spread
Score: 99.375
Third Award
Pine River Pre-Pack
NEWTON, WI
Pepper Jack Cold Pack Cheese
Score: 99.125
85. Cream Cheese
Best of Class
Kraft Foods, Inc.
Beaver Dam, WI
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Score: 99.87
87. Spreadable Natural Cheeses
Best of Class
BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.
Denmark, WI
BelGioioso Crescenza-Stracchino
Score: 99.15
Second Award
Lactalis Deli, Inc.
Merrill, WI
Garden Veggie Dip & Spread/Rondele
Score: 98
Third Award
Lactalis Deli, Inc.
Merrill, WI
Pub Sharp Cheddar/President
Score: 97.995
88. Pasteurized Process Cheeses
Best of Class
Organic Valley
Colby, WI
Organic American Cheese - Premium Pasteurized Prepared Cheese (White)
Score: 99.275
Second Award
Organic Valley
Colby, WI
Organic American Cheese - Premium Pasteurized Prepared Cheese (Yellow)
Score: 99.25
Third Award
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
New London, WI
Ellsworth White EZ Melt
Score: 98.825
89. Pasteurized Process Cheeses, Flavored
Best of Class
Dairyfood USA, Inc.
Blue Mounds, WI
Naturally Smoked Gouda
Score: 98.75
92. Pasteurized Process Cheese Product
Second Award
Land O' Lakes
Spencer, WI
48300 Italian Blend Process Cheese
Score: 99.55
93. Soft Goat's Milk Cheeses
Best of Class
LaClare Farms
Malone, WI
Original Goat Cheese
Score: 99.3
95. Soft Goat's Milk Cheeses, Flavored with Sweet Condiments
Best of Class
LaClare Farms
Malone, WI
Maple Bourbon Goat Cheese
Score: 98.6
100. Soft-Ripened Goat's Milk Cheeses
Third Award
Blakesville Creamery
Port Washington, WI
Shabby Shoe
Score: 98.5
103. Semi-soft (Semi- hard) Sheep’s Milk Cheeses
Second Award
Hidden Springs Creamery
WESTBY, WI
Farmstead Feta
Score: 98.05
106. Sheep’s Milk Cheeses with Blue Mold
Best of Class
Hook's Cheese Company, Inc.
Mineral Point, WI
Little Boy Blue
Score: 98.65
109. Sheep's Milk Cheeses, Flavored
Third Award
Hidden Springs Creamery
WESTBY, WI
Driftless Honey Lavender
Score: 98.75
110. Soft & Semi-soft Mixed Milk Cheeses
Best of Class
Kingston Cheese Cooperative
Cambria, WI
Breezy Blue
Score: 99.25
Third Award
Carr Valley Cheese Co., Inc.
Mauston, WI
Gran Canaria
Score: 98.45
113. Mixed Milk Cheeses, Flavored
Second Award
Carr Valley Cheese Co., Inc.
Mauston, WI
Airco
Score: 99.35
118. Butter, Flavored
Best of Class
Nordic Creamery
westby, WI
Red Pepper Butter
Score: 98.7
Second Award
Nordic Creamery
westby, WI
Garlic Butter
Score: 98.2
Third Award
Nordic Creamery
westby, WI
Honey Butter
Score: 98.15
122. High Protein Yogurt, Cow's Milk
Best of Class
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Odyssey Labneh
Score: 99.8
123. High Protein Yogurt, Cow's Milk, Flavored
Second Award
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Odyssey Blueberry Greek Yogurt
Score: 97.755
Third Award
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Odyssey Tzatziki Greek Yogurt Dip
Score: 97.75
124. Drinkable Cultured Products
Third Award
Weber's Farm Store
Marshfield, WI
Strawberry Lowfat Kefir
Score: 97
127. Open Class: Shredded Cheeses
Best of Class
V&V Supremo Foods, Inc.
Browntown, WI
Chihuahua w/jalapeno shredded quesadilla cheese
Score: 99.3
Second Award
Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.
Plymouth, WI
Colby Jack Shred
Score: 99.275
Third Award
Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.
Plymouth, WI
Colored Sharp Cheddar Shred
Score: 99.25
128. Open Class: Shredded Cheese Blends
Best of Class
Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.
Plymouth, WI
3 State Sharp Shred Blend
Score: 99.95
Second Award
Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.
Plymouth, WI
Artisan Blend Shred
Score: 99.905
Third Award
V&V Supremo Foods, Inc.
Browntown, WI
Mexican 3 Cheese Blend
Score: 99.9
130. Open Class: Grated Cheeses
Second Award
Lactalis Deli, Inc.
Wausau, WI
Kraft Grated Parmesan & Romano Cheese
Score: 98.7
131. Natural Sliced Cheese
Second Award
Great Lakes
Plymouth, WI
Great Lakes Cheese - Plymouth
Score: 98.7
Third Award
Great Lakes
Plymouth, WI
Great Lakes Cheese - Plymouth
Score: 98.695
132. Prepared Cheese Foods
Best of Class
Pasture Pride Cheese LLC
Cashton, WI
Traditional Juustoleipa
Score: 99.5
Second Award
THE BIG MOO
Cashton, WI
The Big Moo - Oh So Original
Score: 99.2
Third Award
THE BIG MOO
Cashton, WI
The Big Moo - Roasted Garlic
Score: 99.05
133. Cheese Based Spreads
Best of Class
Renard's Cheese Store LLC
Algoma, WI, WI
Renard's Cheese Savory Morel & Leek Cheese Spread
Score: 99.75
Second Award
Pine River Pre-Pack
NEWTON, WI
Garden Vegetable Cold Pack Cheese
Score: 99.65
Third Award
Pine River Pre-Pack
NEWTON, WI
Spicy Beer Gourmet Snack Spread
Score: 99.55
134. Dry Whey
Second Award
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI)
Jim Falls, WI
Sweet Whey Powder
Score: 99.06
Third Award
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI)
Jim Falls, WI
Flavor Enhanced Sweet Whey Powder
Score: 98.415
139. Whey Protein Isolate 90, Instantized
Third Award
Milk Specialties Global
Fond Du Lac, WI
MSG IWPI 90
Score: 99.1