Contest News Releases

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the World Championship Cheese Contest®, today announced the distinguished panel of 56 dairy industry experts selected to evaluate an impressive 3,375 entries at the 2026 competition.  Dairy manufacturers in 24 countries, 33 U.S. states, and Puerto Rico have submitted their products in competition for the coveted title of World Champion. The 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest® will take place March …

Elite Global Judging Team to Evaluate 3,375 Entries at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest Read More »

After three days of intense competition, a washed rind, semi-hard cow’s milk cheese has been named the 2024 World Champion Cheese. The cheese, called Hornbacher, is made by now four-time World Champion cheesemaker Michael Spycher at Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus for Gourmino AG in Bern, Switzerland. With an impressive score of 98.98 out of 100, Hornbacher …

Spycher Wins Record Fourth World Champion Title with Gourmino’s Hornbacher Read More »

Out of 3,302 entries in the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest, judges have narrowed the field to just 20 finalists in the search for the next World Champion Cheese. The winner will be named on Thursday, March 7, at 2:00 p.m. (CT) at WorldChampionCheese.org and on Facebook Live. Join cheesemakers, volunteers, judges, and fans of …

World’s Top 20 Cheeses Unveiled Read More »

Global dairy product entries for the 35th biennial World Championship Cheese Contest has reached 3,302 cheeses, butters, yogurts and dairy ingredients, according to event host Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA).  “In the U.S. and around the world, the Contest’s gold medal seal on the labels of award-winning products drives consumer purchases and boosts sales,” said …

World Championship Cheese Contest Boasts 3,302 Entries Read More »

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the World Championship Cheese Contest®, today announced the team of skilled dairy industry experts that will evaluate thousands of dairy product entries at this year’s competition, March 5-7 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison, Wisconsin. This year’s expert judging team includes 53 cheese …

World Championship Cheese Contest Announces Internationally Acclaimed Judging Team Read More »

Mark your calendars now and join Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. (CT) at WorldChampionCheese.org for the live announcement of the 2024 World Champion Cheese! Following an impressive showing in 2022 with 2,978 entries, the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest promises another year of exciting competition. For the first …

Save the Date: World Championship Cheese Contest to Host Public Viewing Hours, Livestream Champion Ceremony Read More »

For the first time since the event’s inception in 1957, raclette cheese will be judged in a class of its own at the biennial World Championship Cheese Contest. The cheese is typically melted using a special heater and served as part of a dish by the same name. With origins in the Swiss Alps, raclette …

World Championship Cheese Contest to Feature Raclette Class Read More »

Enter today to compete for the dairy processing industry’s most prestigious title – World Champion Cheese! Beginning November 1, cheese, butter, yogurt, and dry dairy ingredients can be entered in the 2024 World Championship Cheese contest at WorldChampionCheese.org. Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) since 1957, this 35th biennial competition is the largest …

WCMA Opens Entries for 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest Read More »

A gruyere from Switzerland has been named the 2022 World Champion Cheese for the second consecutive time and third overall. The cheese, called Gourmino Le Gruyère AOP is made by Michael Spycher of Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus in Bern, Switzerland for Gourmino AG. Earning an impressive score of 98.423 out of 100, Gourmino Le Gruyère AOP …

Swiss Gruyere Wins Second Consecutive World Champion Cheese Title Read More »

MADISON, WI – Out of 2,978 entries in the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest, judges have narrowed the field to just 20 in the search for the 2022 World Champion. The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, proud host of the biennial competition, is pleased to announce the names and makers of the cheeses still in the …

World’s Top 20 Cheeses Revealed Read More »