Tilliamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), was honored with 12 awards in multiple categories at the 2023 International Cheese and Dairy Awards, the largest competition of world-class cheese and dairy product producers for 125 years.
This year, more than 5,500 cheese and dairy products were entered and judged in the prestigious competition, held in Stafford, England, on June 29. TCCA was recognized with the following honors:
Gold:
- Best USA Cheese: Maker's Reserve 2021 Cheddar
- Best USA Cheese: Farmer's Collection English Style Sweet Cheddar
- Specialty Soft or Cream Cheese with Additives: Jalapeno Honey Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spread
- Naturally Smoked Cheese: Farmers' Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar
Silver:
- Best USA Cheese: Farmers' Collection English Style Sweet Cheddar
- Specialty Soft or Cream Cheese with Additives: Chive & Onion Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spread
- Vintage Cheddar Cheese: Farmers' Collection English Style Sweet Chedddar
- Naturally Smoked Cheese: Farmers' Collection Hickory Smoked Cheddar
Bronze:
- Specialty Soft or Cream Cheese with Additives: Seriously Strawberry Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spread
- Vintage Cheddar Cheese: Maker's Reserve 2018 Extra Sharp White Cheddar
- Cheese Spread: Chive & Onion Farmstyle Cream Cheese Spread
- Celebrity Chef Award: Tillamook Maker's Reserve 2012 Extra Shapr White Cheddar
"We are feeling proud and honored to have so many of our products recognized at this year's International Cheese and Dairy Awards," said Jill Allen, director of product excellence, TCCA. "This prestigious competition has been celebrating cheese and dairy products for 125 years, and to have our high-quality products recognized out of 5,500 entries – taking home two golds in Best USA Cheese – is incredibly special."
