Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ASHWABUENON – The U.S. championship cheese wasn't named Deja vu, but it could have been. By a very small margin, it must be said.

ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WLUK) -- The big cheese from Connecticut wasn't just "gouda," it was the best. Arethusa Europa, an aged gouda from Arethusa Farm Dairy in Bantam, Connecticut won the 2025 U.S.

MADISON, Wis. (WISCONSIN CHEESE MAKERS ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE) - Enter today to compete for the dairy processing industry’s most prestigious title – World Champion Cheese! Beginning November 4, ...

Made by a 125-year-old farmer-owned cooperative, the winning entry scored 98.68, topping more than 3,300 submissions evaluated over three days. Beemster Royaal Grand Cru, a 12-month-aged Gouda from ...

The U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, held in Wisconsin, featured over 2,400 cheese entries across various categories. Cheddar cheese, particularly mild and sharp varieties, dominated the competition, ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison area cheesemakers are to compete at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest. The contest will be held on March 3-5 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center.

Arethusa Farm Dairy in Connecticut won the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest for the second consecutive contest. Their winning entry, Arethusa Europa, is an aged gouda that narrowly beat out the ...