The rain certainly didn't put a dampener on the success of our cheesemakers on the opening day at the Royal Bath & West Show as we picked up an incredible 50 awards between us! There were hundreds of entries in an international line-up which included cheeses from France, Greece and Italy, making the Bath & West one of the top British cheese events. Nevertheless, dedication, tradition and the best milk in the world made sure handmade West Country Farmhouse Cheddar came out on top.
Those results in full...
Members of the West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers group scooped an amazing 21 awards between them at this week’s World Cheese Awards, proving that the region’s greatest export, authentic handmade Cheddar, is still a firm favourite.
Members of the West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers group were celebrating last night after picking up a feast of medals at The British Cheese Awards, the annual celebration of the very best that British cheesemaking have to offer.