Article: International cheese makers compete in Wisconsin for championship

Abby Sears
University Wire
03-13-2008
(The Daily Cardinal) (UWIRE) MADISON, Wis. -- Cheese makers, judges and dairy enthusiasts from around the globe gathered at the Monona Terrace for the 27th Biennial World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wis., from March 11 to 13.

Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, the event is the largest international cheese contest in the world. From string cheese to sweetened dessert cheese, there are 77 different categories of cheese dairy producers can enter. The competition also features two categories for butter producers.

A panel of 22 international judges from countries including France, Japan and South Africa inspects and tastes each ...

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