Bécancour, Quebec – July 13, 2026 – Fromagerie L’Ancêtre is proud to announce that four of its cheeses have been recognized at the 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition, one of the most prestigious cheese competitions in North America. L’Ancêtre had also earned four awards at the competition in 2025.
These new honours once again recognize L’Ancêtre’s cheesemaking expertise and the exceptional quality of its products, which are primarily made from organic milk sourced from Quebec farms where cows graze on pasture and are fed a grass-based diet, without synthetic pesticides, GMOs or synthetic fertilizers.
Award-Winning Excellence
At this year’s American Cheese Society Judging & Competition, four L’Ancêtre cheeses stood out in their respective categories, earning three Silver medals and one Bronze medal.
Silver Medals
Old Cheddar – Aged Cheddar (up to 12 months)
1-Year Old Artisan Goat Cheese – American Made/International Style – made from goat’s milk
Double Smoked Cheddar – Smoked Cheddar
Bronze Medal
Light & High-Protein Cheddar – Reduced-Fat Cheese
More Than 100 Awards Recognizing L’Ancêtre’s Expertise
With these latest medals, L’Ancêtre has already earned nearly a dozen distinctions in 2026. Earlier this year, the fromagerie was also named a finalist in five categories at Sélection Caseus, Quebec’s most prestigious cheese competition, and at the SIAL Innovation Awards for launching Canada’s first certified organic halloumi.
In 2025, L’Ancêtre enjoyed another outstanding year, collecting approximately twenty awards in national and international competitions and surpassing the milestone of 100 awards earned since the company’s founding.
A North American Recognition
Organized by the American Cheese Society, the Judging & Competition recognizes North America’s finest cheeses each year. Products are evaluated through blind tasting based on rigorous standards for quality, texture, appearance and flavour.
For L’Ancêtre, these awards recognize more than 30 years of cheesemaking expertise and an ongoing commitment to producing premium organic cheeses made in Quebec.
About Fromagerie L’Ancêtre
Founded in Bécancour, Quebec, by nine dairy farming families from the Centre-du-Québec region, Fromagerie L’Ancêtre has been producing premium organic cheeses and butter since 1992.
With more than 100 national and international awards recognizing the exceptional flavour of its products, the company has built its reputation on over 30 years of cheesemaking expertise and authentic organic farming practices.
Its cheeses are made from milk sourced from Quebec farms where cows graze on pasture and are fed a grass-based diet without synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers.
These practices promote high-quality milk, animal welfare and healthy soils, reflecting L’Ancêtre’s mission to create a better world in every bite.
For more information about L’Ancêtre products, visit fromagerieancetre.com/en