Emmi wins 39 awards at the World Cheese Awards 2025

In direct competition with over 5,200 cheeses from 46 countries, Emmi confirmed its position as a global ambassador for local cheese specialties. The Emmi Group is delighted with its success at the prestigious World Cheese Awards in Bern, which were held in Switzerland for the first time. In direct competition with a record number of more than 5,200 cheeses from 46 countries, Emmi once again confirmed its strong position as a global ambassador for unique, local cheese specialties.

The premium specialties impressed the international jury of 256 experts and received numerous awards: With "Kaltbach Le Gruyère AOP", "Der edle Maxx" and "Käsermeister Reserve", three cheese specialties received the highest medal "Super Gold". These awards are recognition of the craftsmanship, innovative strength and passion of employees worldwide.

Success across all company subsidiaries

In addition, a further 36 specialties from the Emmi Group won gold, silver and bronze medals, successfully asserting themselves in a strong international environment. Emmi's French-speaking Swiss subsidiary and largest Gruyère affineur Fromco won 15 medals with its Gruyère contract cheese dairies.

In addition to Emmi Switzerland, Emmi Roth and Cowgirl Creamery from the USA and Emmi Bettine from the Netherlands received awards for their high-quality specialty cheeses, produced in small artisanal cheese dairies and state-of-the-art production facilities. This success confirms the Emmi Group's leading international role and expertise in the category of high-quality cheese specialties.

"We are proud that our high quality and the unique taste of our specialty cheeses are inspiring people around the world," says Marc Heim, Head of Division Switzerland at Emmi. "A passion that we share with the new world champion from Switzerland, Bergkäserei Vorderfultigen, and congratulate them on their great success."

All awards at a glance

Super Gold: Kaltbach Le Gruyère AOP, The Noble Maxx, Cheese Master Reserve

Gold: Bettine Natural 125 g, Bio Alter Schweizer, Le Gruyère AOP (Fromagerie de Develier Bio, Käserei Mamishaus, Käserei Juchlishaus)

Silver: Kaltbach Rahmkäse, Kaltbach Rustic, Kaltbach Ziegenkäse, Le Petit Chevrier Surchoix de Chèvre, Der scharfe Maxx, Wagon Wheel, PinoChio, Tête de Moine AOP (Fromagerie de Saignelégier), Le Gruyère AOP (Fromagerie de Vaulion, Montricher, Haut-Jorat, Villarimboud, Duo-Vallon, BIO Les Moulins, Käserei Götschi Trubschachen)

Bronze: Kaltbach Appenzeller, Kaltbach Engadiner Bergkäse, Kaltbach Trüffelkäse, Emmi Luzerner Rustico, Le Petit Chevrier Bûche, Le Petit Chevrier Frischkäse Nature, Roth Canela, Roth Pavino, Roth Grand Cru® Surchoix Wheel, Roth Grand Cru® Reserve Block, Roth Gorgonzola, Le Gruyère AOP (Fromagerie de Mézières, Grandcour, Moudon, La Joux-du-Plâne, Ussières)