GREEN BAY, WIS. — At the 2024 American Cheese Society (ACS) Contest, BelGioioso Cheese received several first, second and third place awards across multiple categories, the company said.

"We are thrilled and honored to receive such prestigious recognition from the American Cheese Society," said Gaetano Auricchio, president of BelGioioso Cheese. "These awards highlight the passion and dedication of our team and our unwavering commitment to producing the highest quality cheeses. Our focus on creating exceptional Gorgonzola and introducing innovative new products like the Marinated Fresh Mozzarella with Basil and Garlic has truly paid off. Moreover, our success with traditional cheeses such as Fontina, Fresh Mozzarella, and Parmesan underscores our ability to excel in producing classic, time-honored favorites. We are proud to share these achievements with our customers and look forward to continuing to provide them with exceptional cheese experiences."

BelGioioso received the following ACS 2024 awards:

First Place Winners

  • Cow & Sheep Gorgonzola
  • Fontina
  • Fresh Mozzarella 1-pound log
  • Marinated Fresh Mozzarella with Basil and Garlic
  • Mascarpone
  • Parmesan

Second Place Winners

  • Fresh Mozzarella 8-ounce ball
  • Crescenza-Stracchino
  • Artigiano Blood Orange

Third Place Winners

  • American Grana
  • Black Truffle Burrata
  • Caciocavallo Medium Provolone
  • Crema di Mascarpone
  • Stracciatella Burrata filling