Agropur Celebrates Wins at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest

Agropur is celebrating another strong showing at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest, held March 3-5 in Madison, Wisconsin. This year’s competition brought together some of the world’s most skilled cheesemakers, and Agropur teams once again rose to the occasion with multiple award-winning entries. Our cheesemakers demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship, innovation and dedication to quality, earning recognition in several categories. The contest results highlight the depth of talent within the organization and reinforce Agropur’s reputation as a leader in high-quality cheese production.

“We’re extremely proud to be recognized for cheeses that meet the highest standards of excellence,” said Jean-Phillipe Asselin, President, Cheese, US. “Their achievements reflect the skill of our cheesemakers and operational teams and their unwavering commitment to quality. We’re honored that Agropur cheeses can once again be counted among the best in the world.”

Agropur’s Weyauwega, WI team won six medals, including a best-in-class award for cheddar aged one to two years. Our Lake Norden, SD and Luxemburg, WI teams won best-in-class awards in the part-skim mozzarella and smoked provolone categories, respectively.

Our winning cheeses are as follows:

Class 2 – Cheddar, Medium (3-6 months): Agropur – Weyauwega (third place)

Class 4 – Cheddar, Aged One to Two Years: Agropur – Weyauwega (first place)

Class 15 – Mozzarella: Agropur – Luxemburg (second place)

Class 16 – Mozzarella, Part Skim: Agropur – Lake Norden (first and third place)

Class 19 – Provolone, Mild: Agropur– Luxemburg (third place)

Class 21 – Provolone, Smoked: Agropur – Luxemburg (first place)

Class 22 – String Cheese: Agropur – Little Chute (third place)

Class 28 – Feta: Agropur – Weyauwega (third place)

Class 83 – Low-Fat Cheeses: Agropur – Weyauwega (second place)

Class 84 – Reduced-Sodium Cheeses: Agropur – Luxemburg (third place)

Class 135 – Shredded Italian-Style Cheeses: Agropur – Weyauwega (third place)

Class 137 – Crumbled Cheeses: Agropur – Weyauwega (third place)

As the cheese industry continues to evolve, Agropur remains focused on excellence, both in product quality and in the teams who make it possible. We extend our congratulations to all our participants and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments.