THE BIG MOO CHEESE Wins Two Awards in 2024 World Cheese Championship Contest

Roasted Garlic & Oh-So Original Flavors Win Hearts of Judges & Consumers

Madison, WI (March 7, 2024) -- THE BIG MOO CHEESE was recently recognized with second and third place awards at the 2024 World Cheese Championship Contest. Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, the contest judges entries across the globe for their flavor, texture, salt, color, finish, packaging, and other appropriate attributes. In the prepared cheese category, THE BIG MOO CHEESE’s Oh-So Original and Roasted Garlic baked cheese flavors were awarded second and third place respectively.  

With 3,302 entries in the 2024 contest, including more than 400 dairy manufacturers from 25 countries and 32 American states, THE BIG MOO CHEESE remains a steadfast competitor in the dairy market. Conceived from a Scandinavian tradition, this keto-friendly and gluten-free baked cheese continues to achieve national recognition, in addition to winning over the hearts, and taste buds, of consumers across the country. 

“We are thrilled to be recognized by the World Cheese Championship Contest and remain committed to producing the highest quality and tastiest baked cheese products. These awards are a reflection of the dedication and craftsmanship of our collaborative and dynamic team,” said Justin Malvick, President of THE BIG MOO. 

“We’re honored for these awards and grateful for the support of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and our customers. Food has the power to bring friends, family, and communities together, and we are proud for THE BIG MOO to be a part of that tradition,” said Josh Ptaszynski and Mike Harris, Cofounders of THE BIG MOO. 

THE BIG MOO previously won two first place awards for THE BIG MOO Baked Cheese at the 2022 World Cheese Championship. THE BIG MOO Oh-So Original flavor won #1 Best in Class, Best Baked cheese in the Prepared Cheese Category with a score of 99+ out of 100. THE BIG MOO Hoppin’ Jalapeño also won #1 Best in Class, Best Baked Cheese among Open Class: Pepper Flavored Cheese, Medium Heat entries with a nearly perfect 99.9 score from the international judges. 

To place an order, or for more information about THE BIG MOO, including recipes and preparation tips, visit https://thebigmoocheese.com. THE BIG MOO’s 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 

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. 

MEDIA CONTACT

Anya Walsh | anyaw@cheesesofwisconsin.com