V&V Supremo, a family-owned Chicago company rooted in authentic Mexican cheesemaking traditions, and Vilore Foods, a San Antonio based distributor of Hispanic food and beverage products including brands like La Costeña, Jumex, and Totis, recently were honored in separate competitions.
World Championship Cheese Contest
V&V Supremo took home top honors for several of its cheeses at the prestigious World Championship Cheese Contest, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, one of the most respected dairy competitions in the world. The company earned six medals, including two Best of Class honors, recognizing excellence in craftsmanship, flavor, texture, and quality among thousands of cheeses evaluated by expert judges from around the globe.
Best of Class: V&V Supremo® Chihuahua® Brand Cheese and V&V Supremo® Chihuahua® Brand Cheese Shreds
Silver Medal: V&V Supremo® Chihuahua® Brand Cheese and V&V Supremo® Grated Sierra® Brand Cotija Cheese
Bronze Medal: V&V Supremo® Sierra® Brand Cotija Cheese and V&V Supremo® Chihuahua® Brand Cheese Shreds
"Our team takes tremendous pride in producing authentic cheeses that truly honor our Mexican heritage while meeting the highest standards of quality," Gilberto Villaseñor, Chief Visionary Officer of V&V Supremo, said in a news release. "Receiving recognition at the World Championship Cheese Contest is a meaningful validation of the dedication and expertise of everyone at V&V Supremo."
World’s Most Innovative Companies
Vilore Foods was named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2026 — Fast Company's hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. This year's list highlighted businesses shaping industry and culture through their innovations. Over the past 18 months Vilore Foods has:
- Entered the natural foods space with the acquisition of Tia Lupita Foods, known for better-for-you Mexican products including signature hot sauces, sustainable grain-free cactus tortilla chips, and Mexican Chili Crunch.
- Invested in growing distribution and market share for its legacy brands, with initiatives like an interactive Dia de los Muertos celebration in Time Square with La Costeña and Jumex, a national recipe competition with La Costeña, and the launch of Jumex's Hydrolit +Advance, a functional hydration beverage that won the 2026 Product of the Year USA Award in the Hydration category.
"Vilore Foods is thrilled to be recognized on this sought-after list," said Edgar R. Vargas, Director of Growth and Brand Development at Vilore Foods, in a release. "At Vilore Foods, our mission goes beyond distributing food and beverage products. We're redefining how culturally connected brands grow in today's evolving marketplace. By bringing generations of Hispanic flavor and tradition to millions of U.S. homes through brands like La Costeña, Jumex, Totis, and Tia Lupita Foods, we're expanding our reach while elevating Hispanic visibility in the food industry."
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