The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association announced the Grand Champion winners of the 2024 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. Wisconsin is home to one of three grand champions.
The 21st year of the competition attracted an impressive array of entries across 93 classes of dairy products, showcasing the finest products and the craftsmanship behind them. Encompassing all dairy products, the contest brings together the best of the best, with each entry carefully judged by a panel of industry experts. The competition not only celebrates product quality but also highlights the innovation and dedication of dairy producers and processors worldwide.
The Grand Champion winner in the Cheese and Butter category is Pure Maple Mascarpone by Lake Country Dairy – Schuman Cheese. The Maple Mascarpone has a rich, robust pure maple syrup taste with sweet caramel notes.
“This award is very special because the Maple Mascarpone was truly a creation from the Lake Country Dairy employees, from the initial idea to the trials, to the finished product in the cup,” says Plant Manager Gary Gosda. “Combining two of Wisconsin’s best products—cheese and maple syrup—how can you go wrong?”
The Grand Champion in the Grade A category is Charlie’s Old Time Buttermilk from Turner Dairy Farms, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Grand Champion winner of the Ice Cream, Sherbet, Frozen Yogurt, and Gelato category is Classic Lemon Bar Ice Cream from Umpqua Dairy in Roseburg, Oregon.
The grand champions and the first, second and third place winners for each class will receive their trophies, medals and ribbons at an award reception and auction on Oct. 1 as part of World Dairy Expo in Madison. The first-place winner’s products are auctioned off that day with proceeds going to scholarship programs focused on dairy education.
See the complete list of winners: https://wdpa.net/
