PARRANO NAMED WORLD’S BEST GOUDA
FIRST RUNNER UP FOR WORLD CHAMPION CHEESE
March 28, 2006. Parrano won ‘Best in Class’ for Gouda and was First Runner Up for World Champion Cheese at the 2006 World Championship Cheese Contest. Attracting a record 1,792 entrants from 18 countries, the Contest took place March 21-23 in
Madison, Wisconsin. It is the largest cheese and butter making competition in the world.
Parrano distinguishes itself from the competition by combining the pliant texture of a Dutch Gouda with a unique, nutty flavor similar to that of aged parmesan. It is easy to shred, slice and melt and adds full flavor to any dish.
Selected from of dozens of entrants to win the Gouda class, Parrano earned First Runner Up among all cheeses in the final round of judging with a score of 98.05. Prizes will include a gold medal for the ‘Best in Class’ distinction and a trophy for being World Cheese Champion First Runner Up.
Best Cheese Corporation is the exclusive U.S. importer of Parrano and the entire line of Uniekaas cheeses, as well as brands such as Legendairy, Arina, and Leerdammer.
Retailers across the country, including Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Safeway, Albertson’s and Kroger, offer Best Cheese products.
“Parrano is one of the most unique cheeses on the market and is our most popular cheese” said Henk Engelkes, President & CEO of Best Cheese Corporation. “We are honored to see Parrano recognized for excellence among some of the top cheeses in
the world.”
For more information about Parrano and the entire Best Cheese line of products, contact Steve Margarites, Executive Vice President, at 914.241.2300 or e-mail
smargarites@bestcheeseusa.com. Visit Best Cheese Corporation on the web at
www.bestcheeseusa.com.
Chef2Chef News Desk