Cello Celebrates Prestigious Recognition at 2025 American Cheese Society Competition
Schuman Cheese, a fourth-generation family-owned cheesemaker, announces that its flagship brand, Cello, has once again received high honors—this time at the 2025 American Cheese Society Competition, one of the nation’s most respected cheese competitions. Six of Cello cheeses took home top awards, further solidifying the brand’s position as a leader in the specialty cheese category.
Among the standout winners were:
- HD: Traditional Regional Italian Cheeses
- 1st Place: Cello Fontal
- 3rd Place: Cello Asiago
HA: Grating types
- 3rd Place: Cello 3 Year Old Copper Kettle Parmesan
- 3rd Place: Cello Artisan Parmesan
- 3rd Place: Cello Romano
KA: Fresh Unripened Cheese with Flavor Added
- 2nd Place: Cello Maple Mascarpone
Behind every Cello cheese variety is a decades-long commitment to quality, tradition and bold innovation. Crafted at Lake Country Dairy in Turtle Lake, WI, Cello cheeses are made with milk sourced from three local family farms and guided by the expert hands of Master Cheesemaker Christophe Megevand. From hard Italian classics like Parmesan and Asiago to unique flavored varieties and grated blends, every wheel is a testament to craftsmanship honed over generations.
“Our passion for elevating the cheesemaking craft shines through in every bite of Cello cheese,” said Keith Schuman, Lake Country Dairy Business Unit Lead at Schuman Cheese. “We are incredibly proud of the recognition received at this year’s ACS Competition, which reinforces the exceptional quality and creativity that define the Cello brand.”
These wins from the ACS Competition add to an impressive roster of accolades for Cello and its parent company, Schuman Cheese, including recent awards at the 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, where the brand swept the Parmesan category for the second consecutive year.
As Schuman Cheese continues to innovate within the specialty cheese space, the company remains focused on delivering bold flavors, high-performance formats and standout culinary experiences that meet the evolving tastes of today’s consumers.
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