Pineland Farms Wins 20 Cheese Awards in 2025

We’re proud to share that Pineland Farms Dairy has earned 20 cheese awards in 2025—our most successful competition season yet. These honors celebrate the skill of our cheesemakers, the hard work of our farmers, and the unmatched quality of Maine milk in every bite.

Eastern States Exposition

🏅 Big E Cheese Competition: 17 Medals

At the 2025 Big E Cheese Competition, we brought home 17 medals across a wide range of styles. From bold aged cheddars to flavored curds and smoky specialties, here’s how we placed:

The Big E

🥇 Gold

  • Reserve Cheddar (aged over 24 months)

  • Vintage Cheddar (intensely sharp and well-aged)

  • Southwest Cheddar (smooth with a mild chili kick)

  • Smoked Cheddar (hardwood-smoked for depth)

  • Smoked Gouda (buttery with a hint of smoke)

  • Cheddar Curds (fresh and squeaky)

🥈 Silver

  • White Cheddar (under 12 months)

  • Sharp Cheddar (13–24 months)

  • Colby Jack

  • Monterey Jack

  • Three Pepper Jack

🥉 Bronze

  • New Gloucester (onion-garlic cheddar)

  • Baby Swiss

  • Smoked Hot Pepper Cheddar

  • Feta Crumbles

  • Garlic & Dill Curds

  • Ranch Curds

Each cheese is made with care—crafted by hand, aged to perfection, and backed by generations of Maine dairy tradition.

the John Davidge Perpetual Trophy

🌍 A Global Win in the UK

We’re especially excited to announce that our Smoked Hot Pepper Cheddar won Gold at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards in the United Kingdom.

Even better—it was awarded the John Davidge Perpetual Trophy for Best Smoked Cheese Overall, selected from more than 5,500 cheeses around the world. This marks the first time Pineland Farms Dairy has earned this level of international recognition.

📦 This bold new flavor is available for pre-order.
📩 To carry it in your store or place a wholesale order, email us at service@pinelandfarmsdairy.com.

US ACS Awards: National First Place

We’re also honored to be recognized by the American Cheese Society. At the 2025 ACS Judging & Competition, we received:

  • Gold – Plain Cheese Curds

  • Bronze – Monterey Jack

These national awards affirm what our customers already know: great cheese starts with great milk, handled with care every step of the way.

Why These Awards Matter

Our 2025 cheese awards reflect the strength of local food systems and the dedication of our Maine-based team. Every medal honors the hands-on effort behind every wheel, wedge, and curd.

We’re proud to represent our state alongside so many excellent cheesemakers—and we invite you to taste the difference for yourself.

Explore More

🧀 View our full cheese lineup: https://pinelandfarmsdairy.com/cheeses
🛒 Visit the Market: https://pinelandfarms.org/visit/market