CASEUS 2024: 3 Organic Cheeses from Fromagerie L’Ancêtre Named Finalists in Quebec’s Best Cheeses Competition

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CASEUS 2024: 3 Organic Cheeses from Fromagerie L’Ancêtre Named Finalists in Quebec’s Best Cheeses Competition 

Bécancour, September 17, 2024 – Following the victory of Fromagerie L’Ancêtre’s 2-year Aged Cheddar at CASEUS 2023, this cheese is once again a finalist in the same “Cheddar” category, aiming to retain its title as Quebec’s best cheddar. Last year marked the first time an organic cheese won this prestigious award. L’Ancêtre Cheddar is a lactose-free, firm-textured cheese made from unpasteurized milk.

Two other cheeses from Fromagerie L’Ancêtre have also been named finalists in this event. Among them is the L’Ancêtre organic unpasteurized Smoked Cheddar, aged with traditional applewood smoking, in the “Flavored by Smoking, Maceration, or Addition of Flavoring Substances” category. Additionally, in the “Reduced Fat Cheese (less than 20%)” category, the L’Ancêtre organic medium-light unpasteurized Cheddar, partially skimmed (18% milk fat): low in fat yet retaining full flavor.

According to Pascal Désilets, CEO of the company, “This recognition confirms the expertise and efforts of our teams at L’Ancêtre. It is also a testament to the quality of organic milk, produced according to principles of sustainable agriculture and with great respect for animals. These practices not only enhance the flavors and aromas of our cheeses but also play a crucial role in soil protection, biodiversity, and climate change mitigation. We are especially proud to offer such flavorful cheeses while making a positive impact around us.”

About Fromagerie L’Ancêtre

Since its founding, Fromagerie L’Ancêtre has been distinguished by the high quality of its ingredients and unique taste in dairy products. Initially driven by the shared desire of ten dairy producers to create organic products, Fromagerie L’Ancêtre has become not only the largest processor of organic butters and cheeses in the country but also a flagship of Quebec’s dairy industry. From coast to coast, it offers consumers “A Better World in Every Bite”. Last year, L’Ancêtre also stood out at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, with seven of its products proudly on the podium.

About the CASEUS Competition:

• Established in 1998, Sélection Caseus celebrates the excellence of Quebec cheeses and showcases the craftsmanship of those who make them. The competition aims to introduce consumers to the creativity of cheesemakers, expressed through a variety of innovative, high-quality products.
• Sélection Caseus is the only competition dedicated to recognizing and promoting cheeses produced in Quebec. It is open to all cheesemakers, regardless of their company size, cheese type, or milk used.
• The competition is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food and the Quebec Institute of Food Technology.
• Sélection Caseus receives financial support from Fromages d’ici as its primary financial partner, followed by major grocery chains IGA, Metro, and Provigo. Other financial partners include Aliments du Québec, the Quebec Dairy Industry Council, and La Financière agricole du Québec.
• A jury of experts from various fields meticulously evaluates over a hundred cheeses across 22 categories based on appearance, aroma, texture, flavor, and taste.
• From each category, the jury selects three cheeses that stand out for their merit and quality to award the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Caseus prizes.

• The results will be announced at the awards ceremony on September 25, 2024.

 For more information about L’Ancêtre products, visit fromagerieancetre.com

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