Introduction

 

The Cuisine Champions of Cheese Awards are run by the NZ cheese industry for the NZ cheese industry. The entire event is managed and promoted by an independent company and assisted administratively by the secretary of the NZSCA Inc. The Awards are judged independently by an expert team of NZ judges and an international Master judge, Russell Smith to ensure professionalism, expert knowledge and credibility.

The Cuisine NZ Champions of Cheese brand has been successfully established, through a series of official Awards events and promotional activity. The purpose of these Awards is to honour technical excellence in the manufacture of NZ Cheese. Ultimately, there is a broader objective to drive consumption of NZ specialist cheeses by raising awareness, encouraging trial and promoting usage of NZ cheeses.

The NZ cheese industry is thriving. Consumer demand for speciality cheese, both at home and overseas has never been stronger. The Cuisine NZ Champions of Cheese Awards are held to champion excellence in this evolving, exciting industry sector and to showcase the extraordinary diversity and superb quality of our cheese.

The 2011 Awards were announced in March. Results can be viewed on the winners page.   

The ninth annual Cuisine NZ Champions of Cheese Awards will be judged on Sunday 26 February 2012. Winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner on 28 February.