Tillamook County Creamery Association Wins at World Cheese Awards, National Milk Producers Federation
The Oregon-based farmer-owned co-operative, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), announced that the Tillamook brand recently received three bronze awards at the World Cheese Awards and five top honors from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF).
The World Cheese Awards – a truly global cheese event – brings together cheesemakers, retailers, buyers, consumers, and food commentators worldwide to judge nearly 4,000 cheeses from more than 40 countries. At the World Cheese Awards, TCCA received:
Bronze Award – Farmers' Collection Smoked Black Pepper White Cheddar Bronze Award – Tillamook Farmstyle Original Cream Cheese Spread Bronze Award – Tillamook Farmstyle Very Veggie Cream Cheese Spread
NMPF brings together dairy producers and cooperatives to participate in public-policy discussions to promote the economic well-being of dairy producers. As part of the annual NMPF cheese competition, TCCA received:
Overall Best Cheddar – Tillamook Maker's Reserve Extra Sharp 2012 1st place, Extra Sharp Cheddar –Tillamook Maker's Reserve Extra Sharp 2012 2nd place, Extra Sharp Cheddar –Tillamook Farmers' Collection English-Style Sweet Cheddar 3rd place, Unique or Mild Flavor –Tillamook Farmers' Collection Hickory Smoked Cheddar 3rd place, Natural Cheese Colby Jack –Tillamook Colby Jack