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September 3, 2024

AGRI-MARK'S CABOT AND McCADAM BRANDS WIN 25 AWARDS & BEST IN SHOW AT REGIONAL STATE FAIR COMPEITIONS

September 3, 2024 – Waitsfield, VT – Agri-Mark, the dairy cooperative that owns the Cabot Creamery and McCadam brands, received 25 awards for its products at the NY State Fair in Syracuse, New York and The Big E Gold Medal Cheese Competition in Massachusetts including a Best in Show for its Triple Cream Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt.

“For generations, Cabot farmers have believed that delicious products are the reward of a job well done,” said Chris Pearl, Director of Product Quality and Technology at Agri Mark. “To see not only consumers enjoying our products, but industry experts as well, makes the entire process that much more rewarding. I’m incredibly proud of the team for their hard work and dedication.”

The Big E Gold Medal Cheese Competition, held in West Springfield, Massachusetts, received 122 entries from 20 cheesemakers throughout New England. All entries were judged on individual merit rather than best in class. Each cheese was evaluated by a panel of judges—aesthetic and technical. A point system was used to determine the total score. Entries needed a minimum of 80 points to qualify for a medal. All Gold Medal winning entries in the cheese categories are eligible for Best in Show. Best in Show is determined as the overall best entry in the cheese category which includes cheeses, dips, spreads, cultured and butter dairy products.

Agri-Mark's Cabot and Middlebury, Vermont facilities won the following awards at the BIG E

Best In Show

• Triple Cream Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt

Gold

• Sharp Cheddar

• Extra Sharp Cheddar
• Vintage Choice Cheddar
• Monterey Jack
• Alpine Cheddar (Cabot Entry A)
• Alpine Cheddar (Cabot Entry B)
• Triple Cream Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt
• Extra Creamy Premium Unsalted Butter
• Salted Butter
• Creme Fraiche

Silver

• Farmhouse Reserve Cheddar
• Private Stock Cheddar
• 3 Year Cheddar
• Habanero Cheddar
• Extra Creamy Premium Sea Salted Butter
• Unsalted Butter
• Sour Cream
• 10% Plain Greek Yogurt

At the NY State Fair, only products made in New York state were eligible to compete across 24 categories. Cheese classes were judged by local experts in the agricultural industry including several representatives from the Department of Agriculture and Markets, Cornell University, and Steve Funk from Nelson Jameson at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

Agri-Mark's Chateaugay, New York McCadam facility won the following awards at the NY State Fair

Gold

• Sharp Cheddar
• Extra Sharp Cheddar
• Horseradish Cheddar

Silver

• Extra Sharp Cheddar
• Pepper Jack Cheese

Award of Excellence

• Adirondack Reserve Cheddar

The awards were celebrated on August 29 at the New York State Fair’s annual Dairy Day celebration.

“Agriculture and community are the foundation of state fairs,” said Jason Martin, SVP, Operations at Agri-Mark. “Making delicious products that enrich our local communities is foundational to who we are as a farmer-owned cooperative. Winning these awards in our backyard is especially meaningful and are a reflection of our collective team effort.”

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Agri-Mark is a dairy cooperative and certified B-Corp that’s owned by hundreds of farm families throughout New England and Upstate New York. The high-quality milk that’s crafted by the farmers is turned into award-winning products like Cabot Creamery’s cheddar, butter, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream and New York’s finest cheese brand, McCadam. Agri-Mark also produces whey and milk protein products that are distributed globally. For more information about Agri-Mark, visit our web site at www.agrimark.coop.    

Photos: Additional product photos available upon request.

CONTACT:
Amber Sheridan
Director of Corporate Communications
804-370-8061
Asheridan@agrimark.net