Carmarthenshire flies flag at international cheese awards
Dairy producers in Carmarthenshire are to be congratulated for their success at the International Cheese Awards in Nantwich.
The Awards, which have run since 1897, and are a part of the largest cheese show in the world, are held once a year at Dorfold Park, near Nantwich.
An estimated 33,000 visitors were able to taste and buy the very finest cheeses from all four corners of the world.
The Carmarthenshire Cheese Company won Gold for Single Cheese - Any variety that contains Savoury Additives, Hard Cheese other than Cheddar, Cheese produced in UK only.
Sanclêr Organic won Gold and Bronze for Single Soft or Cream Cheese with Additives - other than Blue Veined Cheese.
Business Development Officer Carmarthenshire County Council Barry Davies said: “This is a fantastic achievement for these Carmarthenshire producers at what is an international event. My congratulations go to them all.”
Executive board member for regeneration and leisure Cllr Clive Scourfield said: “Following the success recently at the Royal Welsh Show winning these awards on an International stage confirms the quality of cheese produced by these local companies who were undoubtedly up against very stiff opposition.
“These producers strive for excellence which has been acknowledged at the International Cheese Awards. These companies play a vital role in the rural economy of Carmarthenshire.”
The Awards, which have run since 1897, and are a part of the largest cheese show in the world, are held once a year at Dorfold Park, near Nantwich.
An estimated 33,000 visitors were able to taste and buy the very finest cheeses from all four corners of the world.
The Carmarthenshire Cheese Company won Gold for Single Cheese - Any variety that contains Savoury Additives, Hard Cheese other than Cheddar, Cheese produced in UK only.
Sanclêr Organic won Gold and Bronze for Single Soft or Cream Cheese with Additives - other than Blue Veined Cheese.
Business Development Officer Carmarthenshire County Council Barry Davies said: “This is a fantastic achievement for these Carmarthenshire producers at what is an international event. My congratulations go to them all.”
Executive board member for regeneration and leisure Cllr Clive Scourfield said: “Following the success recently at the Royal Welsh Show winning these awards on an International stage confirms the quality of cheese produced by these local companies who were undoubtedly up against very stiff opposition.
“These producers strive for excellence which has been acknowledged at the International Cheese Awards. These companies play a vital role in the rural economy of Carmarthenshire.”
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