The first annual American Cheesemaker Awards debuted in 2007, aiming to become the premier culinary event in Orange County and one of the most prestigious in the U.S. Three days of festivities celebrate the achievements of American cheese artisans and winemakers.
2007 - Beecher's Flagship, Best Semi-Hard Cow's Milk Cheese
Considered one of the world's most influential and prestigious competitions in recognizing the art of artisanal and specialty cheesemaking, the American Cheese Society's annual judging competition takes place in conjunction with the American Cheese Society's Annual Conference.
2007 - Beecher's Flagship Reserve, 2nd Place - Best in Show
2007 - Beecher's Flagship Reserve, 1st Place for Cheddar Aged 12 to 24 Months
2007 - Beecher's Flagship Reserve, 3rd Place for Cheddar Aged Less Than 12 Months
2006 - Beecher's 2-Year Aged Flagship , 2nd Place for Mature Cheddars Aged Between 25 and 25 Months
2006 - Beecher's Flagship Reserve, 3rd Place for Cheddar from Cow's Milk Aged Less Than 12 Months
2006 - Beecher's No Woman , 2nd Place for Cheeses Flavored with All Peppers - All Milks
2005 -Beecher's Fresh Curds Market Herb, 2nd Place for Marinated Cheeses with Flavors Added
2005 - Beecher's Fresh Curds Chipotle, 3rd Place for Marinated Cheeses with Flavors Added
The World Cheese Awards, organized by the UK Cheese Guild and now in its 20th year, is the premier international cheese event with more cheeses from more countries worldwide than any other competition. A record 2,000 cheeses from all over the world competed in over 90 tightly defined categories. More than 120 specialists handed out the 490 awards.
For a complete list of all award winners, or more information about the World Cheese Awards, log on to www.finefoodworld.co.uk.
2007 - Beecher's Marco Polo, Gold Medal for Hard Pressed or Repressed Cheddar with Savoury Additives
2005 - Beecher’s Blank Slate Tapenade, Silver Medal for Fresh Cheeses with Savory Flavorings in a field of 30 entries.
2005 - Beecher’s Flagship, Bronze Medal in the Open Class for New Cheeses marketed in 2004 in a field of 15 entries.
2005 - Beecher’s Marco Polo, Bronze Medal for New Cheeses with Flavorings first marketed after in 2004 in a field of 34 entries.
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The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade is a not-for-profit business trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. The NASFT is an international organization composed of domestic and foreign manufacturers, importers, distributors, brokers, retailers, restaurateurs, caterers and others in the specialty foods business. The organization has more than 2,100 current member companies throughout the U.S. and overseas.
The NASFT Annual Product Awards competition is held each summer to honor truly outstanding specialty foods, the Best of the Best. The competition, judged by specialty food retailers, is open to all members of the NASFT.
Beecher's Mac & Cheese, Finalist Outstanding Pasta, Rice, Bean or Soup
Beecher's Soft Breadstick garnished with Beecher’s Flagship Cheese, Finalist Outstanding Baked Good, Bread, Grain or Cereal
The primary mission of the annual Los Angeles County Fair is to present entertaining and educational events to the Southern California region that are complementary to the Fair. This includes a commitment to superior service, quality activities and the production of diverse ethnic and cultural programs.
Beecher's Flagship, Gold Aged Cheddar Over 6 Months