Telford's Bridge Cheese celebrates unprecedented triumph at International Cheese & Dairy Awards
Source: The DairyNews
The company, which has been in operation for just over five years, secured six gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze, marking their best performance to date. This accomplishment follows their recent recognition at the Shropshire Chamber's business awards, where they were honored for excellence in manufacturing and engineering.
Michael Harte, the Managing Director of Bridge Cheese, attributed this success to the exceptional efforts of the entire team of 80 employees at their Stafford Park facility. He expressed immense pride in the company's achievements, emphasizing the importance of such accolades in the highly competitive dairy industry.
The gold medals were awarded for their extra mature white Cheddar, Irish mild coloured Cheddar, mild white Cheddar, Piri Piri ropes, Mozzarella, and smokey cheese mix. Silver medals were won by their Irish mature Cheddar, smoked pizza mix, and heat-resistant mature Cheddar, while their mild mature Cheddar earned a bronze.
Harte highlighted the significance of these awards as a testament to the company's commitment to quality and innovation. The recognition from independent judges at a prestigious event like the International Cheese & Dairy Awards serves as a strong endorsement of their products and processes.
In addition to their success at the cheese awards, Bridge Cheese also celebrated a major victory at the Shropshire Business Awards. The company was recognized for excellence in manufacturing and engineering, further solidifying their reputation in the industry. Technical manager Emily Rowles was also shortlisted for the best young businessperson title, reflecting the company's commitment to nurturing talent and leadership within their team.
Harte expressed particular pride in the Shropshire award, noting the company's strong ties to the local community and their contribution to the county's success. He emphasized the importance of their bespoke and flexible approach, commitment to innovation, focus on staff wellbeing and sustainability, and exemplary leadership and organization.
Bridge Cheese's remarkable growth, from a startup to a company with a £30 million turnover and 80 employees in just over five years, underscores their dedication to excellence and their significant impact on the dairy industry.
Michael Harte, the Managing Director of Bridge Cheese, attributed this success to the exceptional efforts of the entire team of 80 employees at their Stafford Park facility. He expressed immense pride in the company's achievements, emphasizing the importance of such accolades in the highly competitive dairy industry.
The gold medals were awarded for their extra mature white Cheddar, Irish mild coloured Cheddar, mild white Cheddar, Piri Piri ropes, Mozzarella, and smokey cheese mix. Silver medals were won by their Irish mature Cheddar, smoked pizza mix, and heat-resistant mature Cheddar, while their mild mature Cheddar earned a bronze.
Harte highlighted the significance of these awards as a testament to the company's commitment to quality and innovation. The recognition from independent judges at a prestigious event like the International Cheese & Dairy Awards serves as a strong endorsement of their products and processes.
In addition to their success at the cheese awards, Bridge Cheese also celebrated a major victory at the Shropshire Business Awards. The company was recognized for excellence in manufacturing and engineering, further solidifying their reputation in the industry. Technical manager Emily Rowles was also shortlisted for the best young businessperson title, reflecting the company's commitment to nurturing talent and leadership within their team.
Harte expressed particular pride in the Shropshire award, noting the company's strong ties to the local community and their contribution to the county's success. He emphasized the importance of their bespoke and flexible approach, commitment to innovation, focus on staff wellbeing and sustainability, and exemplary leadership and organization.
Bridge Cheese's remarkable growth, from a startup to a company with a £30 million turnover and 80 employees in just over five years, underscores their dedication to excellence and their significant impact on the dairy industry.