Two in a row
For the second year in a row, Parmalat's 10-month Mature Gouda made especially for Woolworths, was announced the South African Dairy Product of the Year for the second year in a row at the Agri-Expo Qualité Awards Gala Dinner.
#sadairychamps #dairyproductoftheyear goes to #ParmalatSA for their @WOOLWORTHS_SA Mature Gouda 10 months – for the 2nd year in a row! What an achievement! Congrats! pic.twitter.com/oVR6OjZz46
— Agri-Expo (@AgriExpo1) March 23, 2018
“For a product to be chosen as Dairy Product of the Year in a competition of this nature is a long and difficult journey and the dream of every dairy technologist,” says chief judge and international dairy expert Kobus Mulder. “That the honour befalls this year's winner of the prestigious title for the second year in a row, is exceptional. Not only is it an extraordinary performance, but also a proof of sustained good manufacturing practices and quality control by the personnel of the manufacturer. Technically and gastronomically the Parmalat 10-months Mature Gouda is as close to perfection as a food product can come.”
“This is the third time in nine years we have won the Product of the Year award for one our cheeses, a clear indication of just how high the quality of our products is and how dedicated and diligent our teams are,” says Cathy Eve, Parmalat SA marketing executive.
Parmalat SA (7):
Woolworths Matured Gouda 10 Months
Woolworth Vintage Cheddar – White
Woolworths Matured Gouda 20 Months
President Matured Gouda 6 Months
UHT Low Fat Milk
Medium Fat Yoghurt - Choc Chip
Medium Fat Yoghurt - Fruited – Strawberry
Kabaka
Kalabash
Highvelder Classic
Tanglewood
Vliedermaus - Bloomy Rind with Vegetable Ash
Ritebrand UHT Low Fat Milk
Boland
Goat's Gouda
Full Cream Yoghurt - Vanilla Flavoured with Chocolate Chips
Round Gouda
Karoo Crumble
The SA Dairy Championships has been presented with great success by Agri-Expo since 1834. "The Championships has grown to ten categories this year with more than 100 classes for end products in the processing line of the industry," says Johan Ehlers, chief executive officer of Agri-Expo.
"The increase in entries over the past few years emphasises the importance of this championship for individuals, small and medium enterprises, as well as national and international companies. This year's results reflect an innovative industry and healthy competition among larger manufacturers and smaller entrepreneurs, with a total of seven Qualité's awarded to Parmalat, four to Belnori Boutique Cheesery and a good division between the other winners. In addition, no less than 15 producers are newcomers to this year’s competition.”
