Tillamook County Creamery Association Wins Big at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards
Source: The DairyNews
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is bringing 13 awards back to Oregon following the 128th International Cheese and Dairy Awards (ICDA) hosted in Stafford, U.K.
The ICDA competition gathers dairy experts and judges from all over the world to evaluate product entries based on aroma, flavor, texture, and visual presentation. The three highest-scoring entries in each class were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals, respectively within their category. Tillamook products were among more than 5,500 entries, with their cheddars, brick cream cheese, and cream cheese spreads winning the following titles:
GOLD:
Best USA Cheese Any Variety: Farmers' Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar
Naturally Smoked Cheese: Farmers' Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar
Soft Cheese Containing Sweet with Additives: Seriously Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
Specialty Soft or Cream Cheese with Additives: Seriously Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
Cheese Spread, Any Variety: Brick Cream Cheese
SILVER:
Specialty Soft or Cream Cheese with Additives: Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
Soft, Semi-Soft, or Cream Cheese with Additives, other than Blue: Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
Naturally Smoked, Semi-Hard Cheese: Farmers' Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar
Soft, Semi-Soft, or Cream Cheese without Additives, other than Blue: Brick Cream Cheese
BRONZE:
Soft Cheese Containing Savory with Additives: Very Veggie Cream Cheese Spread
Vegetarian Cheese, Cheddar: Maker's Reserve 2019 Extra Sharp White Cheddar
Best USA Cheddar, Extra Mature/Vintage: Extra Sharp White Cheddar
Best USA Soft/Semi-Soft: Original Cream Cheese Spread
"For 115 years, TCCA has been committed to making extraordinary dairy, and it's an honor to be recognized at a show as prestigious as the International Cheese and Dairy Awards," said Jill Allen, Director of Product Excellence, TCCA. "We are proud to be among the best cheesemakers in the world. I am so excited to be a part of TCCA's legacy of quality, innovation, and dairy delight."
GOLD:
Best USA Cheese Any Variety: Farmers' Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar
Naturally Smoked Cheese: Farmers' Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar
Soft Cheese Containing Sweet with Additives: Seriously Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
Specialty Soft or Cream Cheese with Additives: Seriously Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
Cheese Spread, Any Variety: Brick Cream Cheese
SILVER:
Specialty Soft or Cream Cheese with Additives: Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
Soft, Semi-Soft, or Cream Cheese with Additives, other than Blue: Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
Naturally Smoked, Semi-Hard Cheese: Farmers' Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar
Soft, Semi-Soft, or Cream Cheese without Additives, other than Blue: Brick Cream Cheese
BRONZE:
Soft Cheese Containing Savory with Additives: Very Veggie Cream Cheese Spread
Vegetarian Cheese, Cheddar: Maker's Reserve 2019 Extra Sharp White Cheddar
Best USA Cheddar, Extra Mature/Vintage: Extra Sharp White Cheddar
Best USA Soft/Semi-Soft: Original Cream Cheese Spread
"For 115 years, TCCA has been committed to making extraordinary dairy, and it's an honor to be recognized at a show as prestigious as the International Cheese and Dairy Awards," said Jill Allen, Director of Product Excellence, TCCA. "We are proud to be among the best cheesemakers in the world. I am so excited to be a part of TCCA's legacy of quality, innovation, and dairy delight."
