Two Alberta cheese makers are among the 58 finalists for the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Canada. Cheese makers from British Columbia to P.E.I. submitted 225 cheeses in 19 different categories in the competition.
Sylvan Star Cheese of Red Deer has three cheeses selected for the finals — Grizzly Gouda in the Gouda category, and Natural Smoked Gouda and Green Peppercorn Spiced Gouda in the “Flavoured cheese with added non-particulate flavourings” category.
Latin Foods in Calgary is a finalist in the “Fresh cheese with grilling properties” category for its Queso Fresco cheese.
The category champions and Grand Champion will be unveiled at the 2013 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix Gala of Champions at Montreal’s Hyatt Regency Hotel on April 18.
