Four Award-Winning Cheeses at the 2025 American Cheese Society Competition
Bécancour, July 25, 2025 – Fromagerie L’Ancêtre continues to shine on the international stage, earning four prestigious awards at the 2025 American Cheese Society (ACS) Competition, one of the most renowned artisan cheese competitions in North America.
1st Place : 3-Year-Old Organic Cheddar
Category: Mature Cheddar – all milk types, aged 24 to 47 months) Made with organic, unpasteurized milk and aged for a minimum of three years, this firm and slightly crumbly cheddar delivers pronounced nutty flavours with a fruity finish. Its smooth, velvety texture contains delicate crystals from the long, natural aging process that enhance its bold flavour.
2nd Place : 1-Year Artisan Goat Cheese
Category: American Made / International Style – goat’s milk) A firm, aged goat cheese in the cheddar style, made from high-quality goat’s milk from Quebec. This cheese is also a finalist at the 2025 CASEUS Awards.
2nd Place : Light Medium Organic Cheddar
Category: Light / Reduced Fat Aged for a minimum of six months, this high in protein, reduced-fat cheddar (9g protein per 30g, 18% milk fat) offers the perfect balance between healthy eating and authentic taste. It previously won at the 2024 CASEUS Awards and is once again a finalist in 2025.
3rd Place : Organic Frugal
Category: Fat Free / Low Fat Made from partially skimmed organic milk, this high in protein, low-fat cheese contains 10g of protein with only 7% milk fat, delivering full flavour without compromise.
All awarded cheeses are naturally lactose-free.
A recognition that goes beyond borders
Already a finalist for five cheeses at the 2025 CASEUS Awards in Quebec, winner of the Canadian Grand Prix for New Products in June, finalist at the 2025 SIAL Innovation competition, and recipient of the 2024 CTAQ Food Innovation Award, L’Ancêtre further cements its status as a leader in organic cheese, also recognized beyond Canada’s borders.
Pascal Désilets, President and CEO, stated:
“At Fromagerie L’Ancêtre, we are incredibly proud to receive international recognition for the quality of our products. These awards validate the decision we made back in 1992 to work exclusively with premium organic milk to craft our cheeses. This recognition reflects our cheesemaking expertise developed over more than 30 years and positions us as one of North America’s leading cheddar producers.”
About Fromagerie L’Ancêtre
At Fromagerie L’Ancêtre, we produce and market authentic dairy products without compromise. Organic dairy farming practices have been at the heart of our business since it was founded in 1992 by certified organic dairy farmers. We uphold high standards: no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers; cows with enhanced animal welfare, enjoying pasture access as soon as the weather allows; and premium feed made primarily of organic forage grown in rich, healthy soil.
Learn more about our products at: fromagerieancetre.com
About the American Cheese Society
The American Cheese Society (ACS) Competition shines the spotlight on North American cheesemakers by showcasing their talents and leadership in the industry, both for their excellence in cheesemaking and their commitment to food safety. Starting with only 89 entries 37 years ago, the 2024 competition welcomed 1,596 cheeses and cultured dairy products across 122 categories, awarding 383 medals.
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