Cheeses from Quebec receive critical acclaim in Europe

SAINT-ANTOINE-DE-TILLY, QC, Nov. 25 /CNW Telbec/ - The only Canadian winner at Käsiade, the prestigious international competition held in Austria, Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly's Fromagerie Bergeron was honored not once but twice!

By measuring up against the best cheeses in the world, on European soil, Bergeron's master cheesemakers have once again affirmed the quality and originality of their products. Le Calumet and Le Patte Blanche won bronze in their respective categories to take home the only two medals awarded to North American cheeses during this high caliber international competition.

Käsiade is held every two years in Austria. Its 10th edition in 2010 ran from November 11 to 13 at Hopfgarten im Brixental in Tyrol. The competition is organized by the Association of Dairy and Cheese Specialists, which brings together experts from the Alpine countries and all of Europe.

Brothers Sylvain, Mario, and Roger Bergeron, owners of the cheese factory, can be proud of these honors, which recognize Fromagerie Bergeron's skill in producing large volumes of cheese at affordable prices and showcase the quality of their craftsmanship.

The Bergerons, a third generation of master cheesemakers

A family business founded by a third generation of master cheesemakers, Fromagerie Bergeron in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly has over 100 employees. Production runs 24/7 and more than 20 million liters of milk are transformed each year. Specializing in Gouda, the company offers a range of nine fine cheeses as well as fresh-made cheeses in curds or blocks, table cheeses, and Gouda and Parmesan fondues.

The awards won by Fromagerie Bergeron of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly once again recognize the dedication and creativity of its master cheesemakers.

For further information:

Sylvain Bergeron, Marketing Manager, La Fromagerie Bergeron,
418-886-2234, Fax: [phone],
[email protected]; www.fromagesbergeron.com