V&V Supremo Cheeses
V&V Supremo Cheeses
V&V Supremo Foods took home Gold at the largest Cheese Contest in the world, The World Cheese Contest, last week.
It was a record-setting year for this contest with 3,402 entries from 26 countries. The company made history by winning the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in the Latin American Melting Cheese class and has now won 1st place in the Latin American Melting Cheese class at the last three world contests. Chihuahua® Cheese in 2014 and Oaxaca in 2016 and 2018.
V&V Supremo Queso Fresco claimed a Silver medal in the Latin American Fresh Cheese class, and Bronze for their Mexican 2-Cheese Blend.
“We are honored to receive these awards. It wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and daily effort of our employees at V&V Supremo and our cheese plant, Chula Vista Cheese Company. We have been producing the same high-quality Mexican style cheese our fathers started making over 50 years ago and we are proud that we can carry on that tradition today,͟” says Philip Villasenor, Integrator.
V&V Supremo Oaxaca Cheese, this year’s Gold winner, is an old-style cheese originating from the South of Mexico. It is recognized for is stretchy curd with a semi-softtexture. It can be peeled and used for salads, sandwiches, eaten as string cheese or beautifully melted. Crafted from whole milk, it's all natural with a flavor appealing to both kids and adults. It's great for pizzas, queso fundido or just as a snack.
Chihuahua® Cheese, the 2014 Gold winner, is the #1 Brand of Shredded Mexican Cheese in the United States. Known for it’s rich, buttery flavor. It’s excellent for Authentic Mexican quesadillas, enchiladas and so much more.
Both V&V Supremo Oaxaca and Chihuahua® Cheese are produced in Wisconsin at Chula Vista Cheese Company, owned by V&V Supremo.
V&V Supremo, headquarter in Chicago, IL, is Mexican family owned and has been creating their authentic artisanal cheeses with a focus on quality, consistency, and tradition for over 50 years. For additional information, please visit: vvsupremo.com or reach out to Sarah Odde, VP of Marketing, V&V Supremo Foods, Inc.