On October 27, the international cheese competition World Cheese Awards 2023 started in Trondheim, Norway. Over the past few months, participants from all over Ukraine have been applying for participation in the competition, and the Procheese team from Ardis Group has been communicating with craft cheesemakers and representatives of large manufacturers and advising on the choice of cheese that will best represent the manufacturer and our country on the world stage.
Ardis Group and the ProCheese community of cheese connoisseurs are the official representatives of Ukraine at WCA. The participation of Ukrainian cheeses in the competition will be supported by Switzerland within the framework of the Swiss-Ukrainian Quality FOOD Trade Program, Western NIS Enterprise Fund, and Ardis Group.
As a result, 23 cheeses from 11 participants will represent Ukraine at WCA 2023. Despite the numerous obstacles and challenging times for the country, the Ardis Group team is proud that this year, Ukraine will once again surprise international experts with its taste.
- Dooobra Ferma, Kyiv region — aged hard cheese “Lehenda”, goat cheese “Shevr” and fresh soft cheese “Chechyl”;
- Mukko, Prykarpattia — aged cheese “Stariy Striy with coffee”, semi-hard cheese “Mukko with truffle”;
- Stanislavska Syrovarnya, Ivano-Frankivsk region — semi-hard goat cheese “Motrya”;
- Zinka, Kyiv region — aged “Ukraiinskiy”, “Tverdiy with fenugreek”, Semi-hard cheese of medium maturity, “Gouda with paprika”, and Camembert-type cheese with white mold made from goat’s milk;
- Garbuzoviy Rai, Lviv region — fresh cheese “Hoverla” and cheese with white mold “Lisova Pisnya”;
- Lactalis Ukraine, Sumy region — semi-hard cheeses “Rytsar” and “Shostka”;
- Lemberg Cheese, Lviv region — fresh “Rubinoviy” cheese;
- Syroman, Kyiv region — cheeses with white mold made from goat’s milk “Rouan”, “Sophia” with beets, “Bilyi Triufel” with truffle;
- Lel’, Kirovohrad region — smoked mozzarella and its mini-variation mozzarella ball;
- Jersey, Lviv region — “Massimo” cheese with a washed rind;
- Staryi Porytsk, Volyn — “Cheddar” cheese.
“The participants have prepared for the event with perseverance and dedication to cheese art. I am confident that they will represent our country with dignity at the international level, win well-deserved awards, and, of course, tell the world unique stories of love for their craft through cheese,” says Oksana Chernova, judge from Ukraine at the World Cheese Awards, founder of ProCheese Academy.
The event will also feature a Ukrainian stand with the slogan “freedom tastes great”, where the Ardis Group and ProCheese team will cheer for the victory of Ukrainian cheeses, as well as hold charity raffles and negotiations with potential partners and buyers.
It is worth reminding that Ukrainian representatives returned from WCA 2022, where 4434 cheeses from all over the world were presented, with 13 awards, one of which was Super Gold for “Syrna Torbynka” by Stanislavska Syrovarnya, one of the highest honors from the jury.
To feel the atmosphere of WCA 2023, follow the pages of the cheese art festival and national cheese competition, the ProCheese Awards on Instagram and Facebook, where the ProCheese team will share the latest news about the participation of Ukrainian cheeses in the international competition.
FAQs
Gangstad Gårdsysteri triumphed with their blue cheese, Nidelven Blå, which was crowned winner of World Cheese Awards 2023.
Who won the world cheese Championship 2023? ›
Gangstad Gårdsysteri triumphed with their blue cheese, Nidelven Blå, which was crowned winner of World Cheese Awards 2023.
What is the best blue cheese in 2023? ›
Nidelven Blå – Trondheim, Norway
Made by fourth generation farmers at Gangstad Gårdsysteri, this handmade cow's milk blue cheese won the title of world's best cheese at the World Cheese Awards in 2023. Judges praised the cheese for the “short creaminess” and “dense fudginess” of its texture.
What is the best cheese of the year 2023? ›
Norwegian blue cheese Nidelven Blå has been crowned the best cheese in the world for the year 2023. The crowning took place in a competition at the 35th World Cheese Awards, held at the Trondheim Spektrum indoor arena in Norway.
Which country has the best cheese? ›
France is the destination of choice for cheese lovers. With over 400 varieties of cheese, the country is famous worldwide for its cheese-making expertise and cheese diversity.
What is the best cheese in 2024? ›
The World Champion was declared during a live-streamed event on Thursday, with cheeses from all across the globe. With a score of 98.976, the 2024 World Champion was a cheese named Hornbacher, made by Michael Spycher from Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus, based in Switzerland.
Who won the cheese competition? ›
A Hornbacker cheese made by Michael Spycher of Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus in Bern, Switzerland, was named the best cheese at the World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison. It was the third consecutive world contest in which Spycher came out on top. He won in 2020 and 2022 with his Gourmino Le Gruyère AOP.
Which is stronger, Gorgonzola or blue cheese? ›
As an Italian cheese, Gorgonzola is a popular choice for pizzas, risottos, pasta dishes and more. Both are just as welcome on any cheese board, as well. They both have that salty, savory flavor, but blue cheese is slightly sharper and has a stronger smell, while the creaminess of Gorgonzola makes it easier to spread.
What is the best cheese of all time? ›
10 Best Cheeses of the World
- Valencay With Ash French Goat Cheese. ...
- Camembert du Bocage French Cheese. ...
- Buchette with Ash French Goat Cheese. ...
- Brillat Savarin Fresh French Cheese. ...
- French White Winter Truffle Butter Roll. ...
- Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Italian Cheese, Aged 24 Months. ...
- Perlagrigia Italian Truffle Cheese.
The Penicillium roqueforti had done its work, the Roquefort was born.” This blue cheese is referred to as the “King of Cheeses” and is considered to be the most famous cheese of France.
In many ways, the 2019 World Cheese Awards were like every other year, except for in one, very important way: for the first time, an American cheese, the Rogue River Blue from Rogue Creamery in southern Oregon, was crowned the World Champion.
What cheese stays fresh the longest? ›
Parmesan. If you're looking for one sturdy cheese that will last in your fridge for as long as you need it, go with Parm. Thanks to a long aging process and higher salt content, your Parmesan will be just fine for just about as long as you need it. Even if it dries out a bit, it will still be "grate" over pasta.
What is the rarest cheese? ›
Pule cheese or magareći sir, is a Serbian cheese made from 60% Balkan donkey milk and 40% goat's milk. The cheese is produced in Zasavica Nature Reserve. Pule is reportedly the "world's most expensive cheese", fetching US$1300 per kilogram.
What nationality eats the most cheese? ›
The International Dairy Federation estimates that France holds the title for the most cheese consumed in a year per capita, but Italy boasts a close second.
Which country is the king of cheese? ›
An iconic Italian food, Parmigiano Reggiano2 is produced in a well-defined area of northern Italy – the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, and Modena and Bologna (on the left bank of the Reno River) and Mantova (on the right bank of the Po River).
What is the most loved cheese in the world? ›
Cheddar cheese is a beloved favorite in the United States. From humble beginnings to its global popularity today, this cheese has captured the hearts (and taste buds) of cheese enthusiasts worldwide. It owes its deliciousness to a combination of high quality milk, expert techniques, and a process called cheddaring.
Who is the world cheese champion? ›
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.
Who won the 6 red world championship 2023? ›
It was ultimately held during March of 2023, with Ding Junhui winning his second title.
What cheese won the USA Award? ›
Jasper Hill Farm garnered four additional medals, including two gold. A Jasper Hill Farm info sheet (above) describes the "Best American Cheese." Other U.S. Super Gold winners included Parish Hill Creamery's Idyll, Meadow Creek Dairy's Appalachian, and Leelanau Cheese's Leelanau Raclette.
What is the most awarded American cheese? ›
America's Most-Awarded Cheese
Pleasant Ridge Reserve is the most-awarded cheese in American history, having won Best of Show in the American Cheese Society's annual competition three times (2001, 2005 and 2010), and having also won the US Cheese Championships in 2003.
