2022 World Championship Cheese Contest
2. Cheddar, Medium (3 To 6 Months)
Second Award
Agropur inc.
Weyauwega, WI
Cheddar
Score: 99.525
4. Cheddar, Aged One To Two Years
Best of Class
Land O' Lakes
Kiel, WI
Aged Cheddar - One to Two Years
Score: 99.4
5. Cheddar, Aged Two Years Or Longer
Third Award
Agropur inc.
Weyauwega, WI
cheddar
Score: 99.35
6. Traditional Waxed Cheddar, Mild To Medium
Best of Class
Renard's Cheese Store LLC
Algoma, WI
Traditional Red Wax Cheddar Daisy
Score: 98.9
7. Traditional Waxed Cheddar, Sharp To Aged
Second Award
Deer Creek Cheese
Kiel, WI
Deer Creek The Fawn
Score: 98.96
Third Award
Deer Creek Cheese
Kiel, WI
Deer Creek The Imperial Buck
Score: 98.835
8. Natural Rinded Cheddar
Second Award
Door Artisan Cheese Company
Egg Harbor, WI
Masters Select Aged Top Hat Cheddar
Score: 99.7
9. Colby
Second Award
Arena Cheese Inc.
Arena, WI
Traditional Colby Deli Longhorn
Score: 99.425
Third Award
Henning Cheese, Inc.
Kiel, WI
Colby Midget
Score: 99.225
10. Monterey Jack
Second Award
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI)
Jim Falls, WI
Monterey Jack
Score: 99.225
11. Marbled Curd Cheese
Best of Class
Arena Cheese Inc.
Arena, WI
Original Recipe Colby Jack Deli
Score: 98.955
12. Baby Swiss Style
Best of Class
Chalet Cheese Cooperative
Monroe, WI
40# Baby Swiss
Score: 98.95
Third Award
Prairie Farms Cheese Division
Shullsburg, WI
Prairie Farms Baby Swiss Wheel
Score: 98.7
15. Mozzarella
Best of Class
Agropur inc.
Luxemburg, WI
Whole Milk Mozzarella
Score: 98.475
Second Award
Burnett Dairy Cheese
Grantsburg, WI
Patria Whole Milk Mozzarella
Score: 98.175
17. Fresh Mozzarella
Best of Class
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC
Waterloo, WI
Fresh Mozzarella
Score: 98.4
19. Provolone, Mild
Best of Class
Agropur inc.
Luxemburg, WI
Provolone
Score: 99.75
Second Award
Agropur inc.
Luxemburg, WI
Provolone
Score: 99.65
Third Award
Agropur inc.
Luxemburg, WI
provolone
Score: 99.6
20. Provolone, Aged
Best of Class
BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.
Denmark, WI
BelGioioso Mandarini Aged Provolone
Score: 98.45
21. Provolone, Smoked
Best of Class
Cedar Valley Cheese, Inc.
Belgium, WI
Smoked Mild Provolone
Score: 99.05
Third Award
Cedar Valley Cheese, Inc.
Belgium, WI
Smoked Mild Provolone
Score: 98.8
22. String Cheese
Second Award
Cesar's Cheese
Plain, WI
Hand Stretched String Cheese
Score: 99.7
Third Award
V&V Supremo Foods, Inc.
Browntown, WI
String Cheese
Score: 99.3
25. Cottage Cheese, Flavored
Best of Class
Westby Cooperative Creamery
Westby, WI
4% Good Culture Organic Strawberry Cottage Cheese
Score: 99.075
27. Asiago, Fresh
Best of Class
BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.
Denmark, WI
BelGioioso Asiago Fresco
Score: 98.25
Second Award
Door Artisan Cheese Company
Egg Harbor, WI
Crema Pressato
Score: 97.45
28. Asiago, Aged (Over 6 Months)
Best of Class
Sartori Company
Plymouth, WI
Sartori Classic Asiago
Score: 99.25
Second Award
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Cello Asiago
Score: 98.95
Third Award
Sartori Company
Plymouth, WI
Sartori Classic Asiago
Score: 98.75
29. Parmesan
Best of Class
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Cello Parmesan
Score: 99.05
Second Award
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Cello Organic Copper Kettle Parmesan
Score: 98.7
Third Award
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Cello Copper Kettle Parmesan
Score: 98.5
30. Feta
Best of Class
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Odyssey Feta
Score: 99.77
31. Feta, Flavored
Best of Class
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Odyssey Peppercorn Feta
Score: 99.55
32. Brick & Muenster
Best of Class
Decatur Dairy, Inc.
Brodhead, WI
Muenster
Score: 99.85
Second Award
Edelweiss Creamery
Monticello, WI
Brick
Score: 99.8
Third Award
Decatur Dairy, Inc.
Brodhead, WI
Muenster
Score: 99.79
33. Havarti
Best of Class
Roth Cheese
Monroe, WI
Roth Creamy Havarti
Score: 99.07
Second Award
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Buholzer Brothers Havarti
Score: 97.985
Third Award
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Buholzer Brothers Havarti
Score: 97.84
34. Havarti, Flavored
Best of Class
Arla Foods, Inc.
Kaukauna, WI
Dofino Havarti
Score: 99.72
Second Award
Arla Foods, Inc.
Kaukauna, WI
Dofino Havarti
Score: 99.545
35. Gorgonzola
Best of Class
BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.
Denmark, WI
BelGioioso CreamyGorg
Score: 99.4
38. Open Class: Cheeses With Blue Molding
Best of Class
Roelli Cheese Haus
Shullsburg, WI
Red Rock
Score: 98.55
40. Gouda, Young (Less Than 4 Months)
Third Award
Marieke Gouda
Thorp, WI
Marieke Gouda Young
Score: 99.475
43. Gouda, Flavored
Best of Class
Marieke Gouda
Thorp, WI
Marieke Thorp Gouda
Score: 99.495
Third Award
Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc.
Monroe, WI
Chipotle Gouda
Score: 99.18
44. Gouda, Smoked
Best of Class
Arla Foods, Inc.
Kaukauna, WI
Castello Smoked Cracked Pepper Gouda
Score: 99.25
Second Award
Arla Foods, Inc.
Kaukauna, WI
Castello Smoked Cracked Pepper Gouda
Score: 99.05
Third Award
Arla Foods, Inc.
Kaukauna, WI
Castello Smoked Cracked Pepper Gouda
Score: 98.9
49. Latin American Style Fresh Cheeses
Third Award
W&W Dairy, LLC
Monroe, WI
W&W Dairy Para Freir
Score: 99.315
50. Latin American Style Melting Cheeses
Second Award
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC
Waterloo, WI
Oaxaca
Score: 99.3
Third Award
V&V Supremo Foods, Inc.
Browntown, WI
Oaxaca Cheese Ball
Score: 99.25
51. Latin American Style Hard Cheeses
Third Award
Mexican Cheese Producers, Inc.
Darlington, WI
Cotija Wheel
Score: 98.55
58. Washed Rind/Smear Ripened Hard Cheeses, Mature (Less Than 9 Months)
Third Award
Roth Cheese
Monroe, WI
Roth Grand Cru Reserve Cheese Wheel
Score: 99.635
59. Washed Rind/Smear Ripened Hard Cheeses, Extra Aged (Over 9 Months)
Best of Class
Roth Cheese
Monroe, WI
Roth Grand Cru Surchoix Cheese Wheel
Score: 99.825
Second Award
Roth Cheese
Monroe, WI
Roth Pavino Cheese Wheel
Score: 99.675
62. Pepper Flavored Monterey Jack, Medium Heat
Third Award
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI)
Jim Falls, WI
Four Pepper Blend
Score: 98.53
63. Pepper Flavored Monterey Jack, High Heat
Best of Class
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, Comstock Facility
Comstock, WI
Ellsworth Habanero Ghost Pepper Jack Cheese
Score: 99.35
64. Open Class: Pepper Flavored Cheese, Mild Heat
Third Award
Chalet Cheese Cooperative
Monroe, WI
Pepper Havarti
Score: 98.45
65. Open Class: Pepper Flavored Cheese, Medium Heat
Best of Class
Brunkow Cheese of Wisconsin
Darlington, WI
The Big Moo - Hoppin' Jalapeno
Score: 99.85
Second Award
Henning Cheese, Inc.
Kiel, WI
Chipotle Cheddar Daisy
Score: 99.75
67. Open Class: Soft Cheeses
Second Award
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Cello Mascarpone (2)
Score: 99.55
Third Award
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Cello Mascarpone (3)
Score: 99.5
68. Open Class: Semi-Soft Cheeses
Second Award
Hoard’s Dairyman Farm Creamery
Montecello, WI
Belaire
Score: 98.85
Third Award
Schuman Cheese
Turtle Lake, WI
Cello Fontal
Score: 98.55
71. Open Class: Hard Cheeses With Natural Rind
Third Award
Hill Valley Dairy LLC
Milwauakee, WI
Luna by Hill Valley Dairy
Score: 98.3
72. Open Class: Soft Cheeses, Flavored
Second Award
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC
Waterloo, WI
Marinated Fresh Mozzarella
Score: 98.65
73. Open Class: Semi-Soft Cheeses, Flavored
Second Award
Carr Valley Cheese Co., Inc.
Linden, WI
Wildfire Blue
Score: 99.125
74. Open Class: Hard Cheeses, Flavored
Best of Class
Deer Creek Cheese
Kiel, WI
Deer Creek The Night Walker
Score: 98.95
Third Award
Sartori Company
Plymouth, WI
Sartori Reserve Espresso BellaVitano
Score: 98.7
75. Open Class: Smoked Soft And Semi-Soft Cheeses
Second Award
Zimmerman Cheese, Inc.
South Wayne, WI
Smoked Brick Loaf
Score: 99.1
76. Open Class: Smoked Hard Cheeses
Best of Class
Meister Cheese Co.
Muscoda, WI
Smoked Cheddar
Score: 99.545
Second Award
Meister Cheese Co.
Muscoda, WI
Smoked Cheddar
Score: 99.445
79. Lowfat Cheeses
Best of Class
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Odyssey Lowfat Feta
Score: 99.7
80. Reduced Sodium Cheeses
Third Award
Agropur inc.
Luxemburg, WI
reduced sodium provolone
Score: 97.95
81. Cold Pack Cheese, Cheese Food
Best of Class
Pine River Pre-Pack
Newton, WI
Chunky Bleu Cold Pack Cheese Food
Score: 99.56
Second Award
Pine River Pre-Pack
Newton, WI
Toasted Onion Cold Pack Cheese Food
Score: 99.235
Third Award
Pine River Pre-Pack
Newton, WI
Aged Asiago Cold Pack Cheese Food
Score: 99.085
82. Cold Pack Cheese Spreads
Second Award
Decatur Dairy, Inc.
Brodhead, WI
Colby Swiss Cheese Spread
Score: 99.315
Third Award
Pine River Pre-Pack
Newton, WI
Garlic & Herb Gourmet Cold Pack Cheese Spread
Score: 99.055
86. Pasteurized Process Cheeses
Best of Class
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
New London, WI
Ellsworth New London Pizza Cheese
Score: 99.125
Second Award
Gilman Cheese Corporation
Gilman, WI
Shelf Stable Ultra Sharp
Score: 99.075
Third Award
Gilman Cheese Corporation
Gilman, WI
Shelf Stable White Cheddar
Score: 99.05
87. Pasteurized Process Cheeses, Flavored
Best of Class
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
New London, WI
Ellsworth New London Hot Pepper Processed Cheese
Score: 99
Third Award
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI)
Portage, WI
Dinner Bell Pasteurized Process American & Monterey Jack Cheese with Red Bell & Jalapeno Peppers (Loaf)
Score: 98.4
88. Pasteurized Process Cheese Slices
Best of Class
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI)
Portage, WI
Dinner Bell Pasteurized Process American Cheese (Slice-On-Slice)
Score: 98.85
89. Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread
Best of Class
Land O' Lakes
Spencer, WI
6/5# Queso Bravo Chs Dip Yel
Score: 99.225
Second Award
Lactalis Deli, Inc.
Merrill, WI
Président Wee Brie Processed Spreadable Cheese
Score: 99.15
91. Soft Goat's Milk Cheeses, Flavored
Second Award
LaClare Farms
Malone, WI
LaClare Creamery Chipotle Honey Goat Cheese
Score: 98.75
Third Award
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
Belmont, WI
Montchevre Topped Cranberry Port
Score: 98.25
92. Soft Goat's Milk Cheeses, Flavored With Sweet Condiments
Second Award
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
Belmont, WI
Montchevre Blueberry Lemon
Score: 99.5
93. Semi-Soft (Semi-Hard) Goat's Milk Cheeses
Third Award
Hook's Cheese Company, Inc.
Mineral Point, WI
Hook's Barneveld Blue
Score: 98.675
95. Hard Goat's Milk Cheeses
Best of Class
Blakesville Creamery
Port Washington, WI
Blakesville Creamery St Germain
Score: 98.75
96. Hard Goat's Milk Cheeses, Flavored
Third Award
LaClare Farms
Malone, WI
LaClare Creamery Goat Pepper Jack
Score: 97.625
97. Soft-Ripened Goat's Milk Cheeses
Second Award
Blakesville Creamery
Port Washington, WI
Blakesville Creamery Linedeline
Score: 99.5
102. Hard Sheep’S Milk Cheeses, Extra Aged (Over 6 Months)
Best of Class
Hidden Springs Creamery
Westby, WI
Ocooch Reserve
Score: 99.05
103. Sheep’S Milk Cheeses With Blue Mold
Second Award
Hook's Cheese Company, Inc.
Mineral Point, WI
Hook's Little Boy Blue
Score: 98
105. Washed Rind/ Smear Ripened Sheep's Milk Cheeses
Second Award
Landmark Creamery
Plain, WI
Anabasque
Score: 99.1
Third Award
Hidden Springs Creamery
Westby, WI
Ocooch Grande
Score: 98.9
106. Sheep's Milk Cheeses, Flavored
Second Award
Carr Valley Cheese Co., Inc.
La Valle, WI
Black Sheep Truffle
Score: 98.9
Third Award
Hidden Springs Creamery
Westby, WI
Driftless Honey
Score: 98.8
108. Mixed Milk Cheeses, Flavored
Third Award
Hook's Cheese Company, Inc.
Mineral Point, WI
Hook's Ewe Calf to be Kidding Blue
Score: 98.05
111. Hard Mixed Milk Cheeses (Over 6 Months)
Best of Class
LaClare Farms
Malone, WI
LaClare Creamery Cave Aged Chandoka
Score: 99.575
115. Butter, Flavored
Second Award
Nordic Creamery
westby, WI
Cinnamon and Sugar Butter
Score: 98.16
Third Award
Pine River Dairy, Inc.
Manitowoc, WI
Sea Salt Caramel Butter
Score: 98.125
116. Lowfat Yogurt, Cow's Milk
Best of Class
Yodelay Yogurt
Madison, WI
Yodelay Yogurt - Tart Cherry
Score: 99.895
Second Award
Yodelay Yogurt
Madison, WI
Yodelay Yogurt - Raspberry
Score: 99.89
Third Award
Yodelay Yogurt
Madison, WI
Yodelay Yogurt - Blueberry
Score: 99.775
118. Yogurt, Cow's Milk, Flavored
Second Award
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Odyssey Yogurt Vanilla
Score: 99.725
119. High Protein Yogurt, Cow's Milk
Third Award
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Odyssey Greek Yogurt 3.5%
Score: 99.325
120. High Protein Yogurt, Cow's Milk, Flavored
Third Award
Klondike Cheese Co.
Monroe, WI
Odyssey French Onion Greek Yogurt Dip
Score: 99.7
124. Open Class: Shredded Cheeses, Flavored & Unflavored
Second Award
Sartori Company
Plymouth, WI
Sartori SarVecchio Parmesan Shred
Score: 99.675
Third Award
V&V Supremo Foods, Inc.
Browntown, WI
Chihuahua Cheese Shred
Score: 99.625
125. Open Class: Shredded Cheese Blends, Flavored & Unflavored
Best of Class
Sartori Company
Plymouth, WI
Sartori Tuscan Blend
Score: 98.8
Second Award
Sartori Company
Plymouth, WI
Sartori Regal Blend
Score: 98.515
126. Prepared Cheese Foods
Best of Class
Brunkow Cheese of Wisconsin
Darlington, WI
The Big Moo - Oh So Original
Score: 99.065
Second Award
Carr Valley Cheese Co., Inc.
La Valle, WI
Pizza Bread Cheese
Score: 99.02
Third Award
Pasture Pride Cheese LLC
Cashton, WI
Juustoleipa
Score: 98.8
127. Natural Snack Cheese
Second Award
Specialty Cheese Company, Inc.
Reeseville, WI
Just the Cheese White Cheddar Minis
Score: 99.33
Third Award
BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.
Denmark, WI
BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Snacking Cheese
Score: 99.25
128. Cheese Curds
Best of Class
Decatur Dairy, Inc.
Brodhead, WI
Muenster Curd
Score: 99.35
Second Award
Arena Cheese Inc.
Arena, WI
Cheese Curd
Score: 99
Third Award
Nasonville Dairy, Inc.
Curtiss, WI
Nasonville Dairy, Inc.
Score: 98.9
129. Cheese Curds, Flavored
Best of Class
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
Ellsworth, WI
Ellsworth Hickory Bacon Cheese Curds
Score: 99.05
Second Award
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery
Ellsworth, WI
Ellsworth Hot Buffalo Cheese Curds
Score: 98.825
Third Award
Cedar Grove Cheese
Plain, WI
Horseradish Cheddar Cheese Curds
Score: 98.57
130. Natural Sliced Cheese
Third Award
Great Lakes
Plymouth, WI
Provolone Shingles
Score: 99.45
131. Cheese Based Spreads
Best of Class
Pine River Pre-Pack
Newton, WI
Pimento Cold Pack Cheese Spread
Score: 99.125
Second Award
Kraft Foods, Inc.
Beaver Dam, WI
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread
Score: 99
Third Award
Kraft Foods, Inc.
Beaver Dam, WI
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Chive & Onion
Score: 98.85
132. Dry Whey
Best of Class
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
Waupun, WI
Dry Sweet Whey
Score: 99.4
133. Whey Protein Concentrate 34
Best of Class
Foremost Farms USA Cooperative
Sparta, WI
WPC 34%
Score: 99.6
Second Award
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
Waupun, WI
Whey Protein Concentrate 35%
Score: 99.525
Third Award
Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
Waupun, WI
Whey Protein Concentrate 35% Colored
Score: 99.5
137. Whey Protein Isolate 90, Instantized
Third Award
Mullins Cheese, Inc.
Mosinee, WI
Mullins Whey Protein Isolate
Score: 98.65
139. Non-Fat Dry Milk & Skim Milk Powder
Best of Class
Foremost Farms USA Cooperative
Sparta, WI
NFDM
Score: 99.7