Awards
NZMP Mild Cheddar wins prestigious Trophy (champion) award and for the 2nd year in a row NZMP Noble™ Cheddar wins Gold.
All up, international judges awarded fourteen medals to a range of NZMP Cheddars and Mozzarellas at the 2022 ICDA UK awards competition.
14 Jul 2022
1 min
NZMP cheeses performed well at the 2022 International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA) with fourteen awards given. This year our NZMP Mild Cheddar (AU) was awarded a Gold, and then went on to win the prestigious Trophy award against gold winners in its class.
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NZMP Noble™, once again, was awarded Gold in the Best Cheese on Toast Class – full flavour with 30% less fat than standard cheddar makes Noble™ ideal for cheese toasties.
Gold was also awarded to our NZMP Easy Shred Mozzarella. Lower moisture than standard mozzarellas make it ideal for shredding, while also delivering the right characteristics for an authentic pizza experience.
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Mild Cheddar
CHAMPION & GOLD award winner |
Firm Cheese with mild cheddar flavour. |
Made in Stanhope, AU |
![award-winning-organic-cheddar-gold.png](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831/responsivegridthree/responsiveimage_copy_846750447.img.png/1567029416082.png)
Organic Cheddar
Gold award winner |
Manufactured using fresh organic milk that is independently certified to internationally accepted standards. |
Made in Hautapu |
![award-winning-egmont-gold.png](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831/responsivegridfour/responsiveimage_copy.img.png/1567029409574.png)
Egmont
Gold award winner |
A young, semi-hard cheese with a unique, slightly sweet flavour and golden melt. A versatile cheese that blends well and lends itself to any application. |
Made in Hautapu |
![gold-medal-award-winner-2022.jpg Gold medal award winner badge 2022](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_1361089829/responsivegridone/responsiveimage_copy.img.jpg/1650350674834.jpg)
NZMP Mild Organic Cheddar
GOLD award winner |
Certified Organic with a creamy, mild cheddar flavour. |
Made in Hautapu, NZ |
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Organic Cheddar
Gold award winner |
Manufactured using fresh organic milk that is independently certified to internationally accepted standards. |
Made in Hautapu |
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Egmont
Gold award winner |
A young, semi-hard cheese with a unique, slightly sweet flavour and golden melt. A versatile cheese that blends well and lends itself to any application. |
Made in Hautapu |
![gold-medal-award-winner-2022.jpg Gold medal award winner badge 2022](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_560503175/responsivegridone/responsiveimage_copy.img.jpg/1650350670118.jpg)
Tasty Cheddar
GOLD award winner |
Afirm but crumbly medium-flavoured cheddar. |
Made in Wynyard, AU |
![award-winning-organic-cheddar-gold.png](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_560503175/responsivegridthree/responsiveimage_copy_846750447.img.png/1567029416082.png)
Organic Cheddar
Gold award winner |
Manufactured using fresh organic milk that is independently certified to internationally accepted standards. |
Made in Hautapu |
![award-winning-egmont-gold.png](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_560503175/responsivegridfour/responsiveimage_copy.img.png/1567029409574.png)
Egmont
Gold award winner |
A young, semi-hard cheese with a unique, slightly sweet flavour and golden melt. A versatile cheese that blends well and lends itself to any application. |
Made in Hautapu |
![gold-medal-award-winner-2022.jpg Gold medal award winner badge 2022](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_919851093/responsivegridone/responsiveimage_copy.img.jpg/1650350666441.jpg)
Extra Tasty Cheddar
GOLD award winner |
Aged for an extra-strong flavour. |
Made in Wynyard, AU |
![award-winning-organic-cheddar-gold.png](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_919851093/responsivegridthree/responsiveimage_copy_846750447.img.png/1567029416082.png)
Organic Cheddar
Gold award winner |
Manufactured using fresh organic milk that is independently certified to internationally accepted standards. |
Made in Hautapu |
![award-winning-egmont-gold.png](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_919851093/responsivegridfour/responsiveimage_copy.img.png/1567029409574.png)
Egmont
Gold award winner |
A young, semi-hard cheese with a unique, slightly sweet flavour and golden melt. A versatile cheese that blends well and lends itself to any application. |
Made in Hautapu |
![gold-medal-award-winner-2022.jpg Gold medal award winner badge 2022](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_226492374/responsivegridone/responsiveimage_copy.img.jpg/1650350670118.jpg)
Epicure
GOLD award winner |
Aged 36 months to obtain a distinctive, sharp cheddar flavour and crumbly texture. |
Made in Lichfield, NZ |
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Organic Cheddar
Gold award winner |
Manufactured using fresh organic milk that is independently certified to internationally accepted standards. |
Made in Hautapu |
![award-winning-egmont-gold.png](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_226492374/responsivegridfour/responsiveimage_copy.img.png/1567029409574.png)
Egmont
Gold award winner |
A young, semi-hard cheese with a unique, slightly sweet flavour and golden melt. A versatile cheese that blends well and lends itself to any application. |
Made in Hautapu |
![gold-medal-award-winner-2022.jpg Gold medal award winner badge 2022](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_666243606/responsivegridone/responsiveimage_copy.img.jpg/1650350670118.jpg)
NZMP Noble™
GOLD award winner - Best Cooking Cheese, Cheese on Toast |
Savoury and fruity notes with more protein and less fat. |
Made in Hautapu, NZ |
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Organic Cheddar
Gold award winner |
Manufactured using fresh organic milk that is independently certified to internationally accepted standards. |
Made in Hautapu |
![award-winning-egmont-gold.png](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_666243606/responsivegridfour/responsiveimage_copy.img.png/1567029409574.png)
Egmont
Gold award winner |
A young, semi-hard cheese with a unique, slightly sweet flavour and golden melt. A versatile cheese that blends well and lends itself to any application. |
Made in Hautapu |
![silver-medal-award-winner-2022.jpg Silver medal award winner badge 2022](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_1114738565/responsivegridone/responsiveimage_copy.img.jpg/1650350682714.jpg)
Mature Organic Cheddar
SILVER award winner |
Certified Organic with a rich savoury cheddar flavour and a sharper bite. |
Made in Hautapu, NZ |
![silver-medal-award-winner-2022.jpg Silver medal award winner badge 2022](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_1114738565/responsivegridone/responsiveimage_copy_1113867194.img.jpg/1650350691095.jpg)
Mild Cheddar
SILVER award winner |
Firm smooth cheese with a mild cheddar flavour. |
Made in Stirling, NZ |
![silver-medal-award-winner-2022.jpg Silver medal award winner badge 2022](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_1114738565/responsivegridtwo/responsiveimage_copy.img.jpg/1650350684788.jpg)
Mature Cheddar
SILVER award winner |
Crumbly texture with a strong mature flavour. |
Made in Lichfield, NZ |
![bronze-medal-award-winner-2022.jpg Bronze medal award winner badge 2022](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_1114738565/responsivegridtwo/responsiveimage_copy_1202552014.img.jpg/1650350701973.jpg)
Vintage
BRONZE award winner |
Sharper flavoured cheddar with a creamy finish and crumbly texture. |
Made in Lichfield, NZ |
![silver-medal-award-winner-2022.jpg Silver medal award winner badge 2022](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_1114738565/responsivegridthree/responsiveimage_copy_77458669.img.jpg/1650350687106.jpg)
Medium Cheddar
SILVER award winner |
Uniform creamy colour with balanced flavour. |
Made in Lichfield, NZ |
![award-winning-egmont-gold.png](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection_179/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_1114738565/responsivegridfour/responsiveimage_copy.img.png/1567029409574.png)
Egmont
Gold award winner |
A young, semi-hard cheese with a unique, slightly sweet flavour and golden melt. A versatile cheese that blends well and lends itself to any application. |
Made in Hautapu |
![gold-medal-award-winner-2022.jpg Gold medal award winner badge 2022](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831/responsivegridone/responsiveimage_copy.img.jpg/1650350712941.jpg)
Easy Shred Mozzarella
GOLD award winner |
Shreds easily with long stretch and a golden colour when cooked. |
Made in Whareroa, NZ |
![award-winning-organic-cheddar-gold.png](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831/responsivegridthree/responsiveimage_copy_846750447.img.png/1567029416082.png)
Organic Cheddar
Gold award winner |
Manufactured using fresh organic milk that is independently certified to internationally accepted standards. |
Made in Hautapu |
![award-winning-egmont-gold.png](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831/responsivegridfour/responsiveimage_copy.img.png/1567029409574.png)
Egmont
Gold award winner |
A young, semi-hard cheese with a unique, slightly sweet flavour and golden melt. A versatile cheese that blends well and lends itself to any application. |
Made in Hautapu |
![bronze-medal-award-winner-2022.jpg Bronze medal award winner badge 2022](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_291129794/responsivegridone/responsiveimage_copy.img.jpg/1657748246380.jpg)
NZMP Mozzarella
BRONZE award winner |
High performing for use in a wide range of applications. |
Made in Whareroa, NZ |
![award-winning-organic-cheddar-gold.png](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_291129794/responsivegridthree/responsiveimage_copy_846750447.img.png/1567029416082.png)
Organic Cheddar
Gold award winner |
Manufactured using fresh organic milk that is independently certified to internationally accepted standards. |
Made in Hautapu |
![award-winning-egmont-gold.png](/content/nzmp/global/en/news/nzmp-mild-cheddar-wins-gold-champion-award/_jcr_content/contentLeft/responsivegrid_cente/responsivegrid/accordionsection/responsivegrid/multicolumn_grid_831_291129794/responsivegridfour/responsiveimage_copy.img.png/1567029409574.png)
Egmont
Gold award winner |
A young, semi-hard cheese with a unique, slightly sweet flavour and golden melt. A versatile cheese that blends well and lends itself to any application. |
Made in Hautapu |