Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery’s renowned cheese curds and artisan specialty cheeses won several awards at the National Milk Producers Federation 2023 Cheese Contest.
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery received 2nd place for the Reserve Chairman’s Award, earning 2nd best in show for its Pepperoni & Marinara Antonella Cheese. It also swept the unique or mild flavor category, earning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place with specialty Antonella Cheeses. Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery also received top marks for the Natural Cheese Snack category with its Dill Pickle Cheese Curds.
“Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery is proud to be recognized for our award-winning cheeses, thanks to the hard work of our farmers and employees,” said Paul Bauer, CEO and General Manager of Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery. “Our famers and employees make producing such high-quality cheeses possible.”
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery received the following awards from the National Milk Producers Federation 2023 Cheese Contest:
Reserve Chairman Award
2nd place in competition
Pepperoni & Marinara Antonella
Natural Cheese Category
2nd Place
Colby Jack
Processed American (Flavored)
2nd Place
Hot Pepper EZ Melt
Hot or Spicy
2nd Place
Habanero Ghost Pepper Jack
Unique or Mild Flavor
1st Place
Pepperoni & Marinara Antonella
2nd Place
Garden Vegetable & Sweet Basil Antonella
3rd Place
Roasted Garlic & Tomato Basil Antonella
Natural Cheese Snack
1st Place
Dill Pickle Cheese Curds
