Posted on 11/22/2014, 9:00 am, by mySteinbach

Manitoba’s Bothwell Cheese has once again claimed top spot in the Marbled Cheddar category at the 87th Annual British Empire Cheese Show – winning first place for the eighth time in the past nine years.

Bothwell Cheese

Front Row (left to right) – Rob Hiebert, Eddy Doerksen, Phil Dupuis, David Ray, Kevin Thomson. Back Row (left to right) – Gil Dueck, Nathan Dueck, Alex Neufeld, Ernie Falk, Levi Falk.

The company also took first place in the Mild Cheddar category and was awarded Highest Scoring Cheddar in the Small Plant category.

“This recognition is a proud reflection of our dedicated team,” says Bothwell Cheese President Kevin Thomson. “Their hard work and perseverance enables our company to craft award winning artisanal cheese year after year.”

“We are very proud of how well we placed in this year’s competition,” says Bothwell Cheese Director, Sales & Marketing Mike Raftis. “These awards are important for building our brand reputation and awareness as a premium natural cheese maker.”

The British Empire Cheese Show has a long and distinguished history. Since 1928 cheese makers from around the world have entered the competition, hoping to win one of its highly coveted awards. Billed as Canada’s largest display of Canadian & International Cheese, the show is presented by the Central Ontario Cheese Makers Association.