NANTWICH, Aug. 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The premium Swiss dairy company, Emmi, announced major wins at the International Cheese Awards, held last week at The Nantwich Show in the United Kingdom. Athletes aren't the only ones taking home medals from the UK this summer; Emmi was awarded three gold and two silver titles for their high-end specialty cheeses.
The International Cheese Awards are one of the largest dairy shows in the world, with more than 260 classes and categories being judged, including Specialty, Continental Cheese, Convenience Cheese and Organic Dairy. Of Emmi's top-placing cheeses, three are imported to the United States. In the Continental Cheese class, Emmi took both the gold and silver awards in the Best Swiss Cheese category with their Le Gruyère AOC (Meziere dairy) and Le Gruyère AOC (Le Mouret dairy), respectively. Additionally, Emmi's Le Gourmet Swiss won silver in the Vegetarian Cheese category.
"It is an honor to have several Emmi products celebrated by these awards," said Guido Kaelin, Vice President, Marketing, Emmi Roth USA. "The cheeses singled out by these gold and silver awards are fine representations of the high quality and care that is the core of Emmi's tradition of craftsmanship - it is a thrill to be recognized on such a global scale."
As the premier Swiss dairy company, Emmi is a bastion of quality and innovation in Switzerland and throughout Europe. Taking home top honors from among more than 3,700 entries is yet another indicator of Emmi's position as producer of some of the world's best and highest quality fine cheeses.
Emmi Roth USA, the American subsidiary of Emmi, provides a wide variety of fine Swiss-style cheeses great for use in recipes or on their own. You can find them at your local grocer and online at EmmiRothUSA.com.
PRESS: For more information about Emmi of Switzerland, please contact Allison Greco at The S3 Agency: 973-257-5533 or agreco@theS3agency.com
About Emmi Roth USA, Inc.
Emmi Roth USA, a subsidiary of Emmi Group, is a leading provider of specialty and artisan cheeses and premium fresh dairy products. Their expansive portfolio includes award-winning cheeses from Switzerland, Europe, and the United States, each crafted with pride from the freshest local milk. Key cheese brands include Kaltbach cave-aged, Grand Cru and Buttermilk Blue. Emmi Roth USA also features specialty dairy products, including Swiss Premium Yogurts. For more information about Emmi Roth USA, please visit EmmiRothUSA.com.
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