FAIRFIELD, N.J. — Fourth-generation cheesemaker Schuman Cheese set a record at the US Championship Cheese Contest as the first brand to sweep a whole category, according to the company.
In the Parmesan category, Schuman won first place with its Organic Copper Kettle Parmesan and second through fifth place with its Cello products.
The company’s Cello cheeses also received awards in the Mascarpone, Asiago, Romano, Semi-Soft, Soft, Hard and Flavored categories.
“We are deeply honored to once again receive this level of recognition across multiple categories in an esteemed industry contest,” said Christophe Megevand, master cheesemaker at Schuman Cheese. “I want to thank the Lake Country Dairy team for their hard work and craftsmanship. For 75 years, Schuman Cheese has upheld a promise to honor the true art of cheesemaking. We are proud to see those foundational values resonating across the industry and celebrate the craft we are all extremely passionate about.”
Schuman Cheese’s winnings at the US Championship Cheese Contest
First Place
- Schuman Organic Copper Kettle, Parmesan Category
- Cello Mascarpone, Soft Cheese Category
- Cello Asiago, Asiago Category
- Cello Fontal, Semi-Soft Cheese Category
Second Place
- Cello Organic Copper Kettle Parmesan, Parmesan Category
- Cello Mascarpone, Soft Cheese Category
- Cello Traditional Romano, Hard Cheeses Category
- Cello Creamy Dill Fontal, Semi-Soft Cheeses, Flavored Category
Third Place
- Cello Extra Aged Copper Kettle Parmesan, Parmesan Category
- Cello Black Pepper and Roasted Garlic Fontal, Semi-Soft Cheeses, Flavored Category
