Contest News Releases

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest, is honoring Enda Howley, George (Glennette) Stettler, and for outstanding contributions to the event. “The tireless efforts of our judges and volunteers are key to the success of our Championship Cheese Contests,” said Kirsten Strohmenger, WCMA Events …

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MADISON, WI – Less than a month remains until dozens of highly qualified judges from around the world gather in Madison, Wisconsin for the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest. From March 1-3, the group of 53 international experts will evaluate 2,919 dairy product entries, selecting the best in each class and the 2022 World Champion. …

Internationally Renowned Judging Team to Evaluate Over 2,900 Entries at 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest Read More »

MADISON, WI – Mark your calendars now and join the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. (CT) at WorldChampionCheese.org for the live announcement of the 2022 World Champion Cheese! Following a record-breaking year in 2020 with 3,667 entries, the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest promises to be another exciting …

WCMA to Livestream 2022 World Champion Cheese Announcement Read More »

MADISON, WI – Enter now to compete in a host of new and expanded categories in the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) March 1-3 in Madison, Wisconsin. Enter the Contest online by January 26 at WorldChampionCheese.org Among the new classes this year, the fast-growing favorite – cheese …

Curd’s the Word: World Championship Cheese Contest Offers Exciting New and Expanded Classes for 2022 Read More »

MADISON, WI – Enter today to compete in the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest. Entries of cheese, butter, yogurt, and dry dairy ingredients are being accepted now through Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at WorldChampionCheese.org.   Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) since 1957, this biennial contest is the largest technical dairy products evaluation …

WCMA Opens Entries for 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest Read More »

MADISON, WI – The World Championship Cheese Contest planned for February 2021 has been postponed to March 1-3, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin, for the welfare of its judges, industry volunteers and devoted attendees. “Contest leadership and our industry Contest Committee studied options for a 2021 event, interviewed judges and companies that support our contests with …

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Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A. –  A Gruyere from Bern, Switzerland has been named the 2020 World Champion Cheese.  The cheese, called Gourmino Le Gruyère AOP, is made by Michael Spycher of Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus for Gourmino AG.  Spycher also won the 2008 World Championship Cheese Contest with his Gruyere. Earning an impressive score of 98.81 out of 100, Gourmino …

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Madison, Wisconsin – Out of a record-breaking 3,667 entries in the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest, just 20 cheeses remain in the hunt for the title: World Champion Cheese. The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, which proudly hosts the biennial competition, is now pleased to announce – in order of class number – the names and makers of the cheeses being …

World Championship Cheese Contest Announces Top 20 Cheeses Read More »