The Big Moo Celebrates Three Awards at the American Cheese Society Competition
The annual American Cheese Society (ACS) Conference was held in Sacramento, California, July 23–26, 2025, where winners of the ACS Competition were announced. The Big Moo proudly brought home three awards, including a First Place finish for our signature Oh-So Original Baked Cheese.
“We are thrilled to be recognized by the American Cheese Society,” said Mike Harris and Josh Ptaszynski, Co-Founders of The Big Moo. “These awards are a testament to the care we put into every batch — from working with Wisconsin farmers to crafting baked cheese that’s not only delicious, but also brings people together around the table. We’re especially excited that our Harvest Cranberry received its very first award, a celebration of creativity and Wisconsin flavor we can’t wait to share with more cheese lovers.”
Gold/First Place
The Big Moo - Oh-So Original
Bronze/Third Place
The Big Moo - Harvest Cranberry
Bronze/Third Place
The Big Moo - Roasted Garlic
The American Cheese Society Judging & Competition is a premier event that evaluates American-made cheeses through both technical and aesthetic criteria. Winners are celebrated at the annual ACS Conference each July, shining a spotlight on the artistry and dedication of cheesemakers across the country.
To place an order, or for more information about The Big Moo, including recipes and preparation tips, visit thebigmoocheese.com. The Big Moo’s Baked Cheese products are available nationwide with two-day express shipping, utilizing sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging, all while keeping that fresh, seriously good, cheesy taste.
About The Big Moo Baked Cheese
The Big Moo Baked Cheese is hand-crafted in the rolling hills of south-central Wisconsin in the heart of cheese country. Using only the finest milk sourced from local dairy farms, we believe that small batches and happy cows make for the best cheese in the world. Learn more about our story at thebigmoocheese.com.
About the American Cheese Society
With more than 2,300 members, ACS is the leading organization supporting the understanding, appreciation, preservation, and promotion of artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses produced in the Americas. ACS provides the cheese community with educational resources and networking opportunities, while encouraging the highest standards of cheesemaking focused on safety and sustainability.
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