The cheeses of the Lidl supermarket chain expand their international recognition

As a synonym for quality

The company's participation in the World Cheese Awards (WCA) and the International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA) has resulted in eight awards for the fourth consecutive year.

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Lidl supermarket chain cheeses have further enhanced their international recognition in 2022, reaffirming once again that their shelves hold some of the world's finest cheeses. The company's participation in the World Cheese Awards (WCA) and the International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA) has resulted in eight awards for the fourth consecutive year. The award-winning cheeses, all produced in Spain, are from their own brands Roncero and Deluxe , as well as their extensive premium selection , "La Quesería de Lidl" (Lidl's Cheese Shop).

 

This year's award winners are as follows. From the "Lidl Cheese Shop" selection : Truffled Sheep's Cheese Wedge (Silver at the IDCA and Bronze at the WCA), Sheep's Cheese with Jalapeño (Gold at the IDCA), Sheep's Cheese with Mojo Picón (Gold at the IDCA), Aged Cheese Wedge with Pedro Ximénez (Gold at the WCA), and Sheep's Cheese with Black Garlic (Silver at the IDCA). From the "Deluxe" Christmas assortment, a new addition for 2022: Sheep's Cheese with Black Olive 'Deluxe' (Bronze at the IDCA). Also from their 'Roncero' brand: Roncero Cured Mixed Cheese Wedge (Bronze at the WCA), and Roncero Traditional Fresh Goat's Cheese (Silver at the WCA).

 

Up to eight national cheeses from the supermarket chain have been awarded in 2022 in what are considered worldwide as the Oscars of cheeses, the prestigious World Cheese Awards (WCA) and International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA) competitions.

 

Sheep's milk cheeses with truffle, jalapeño, black garlic, mojo picón, and Pedro Ximénez sherry have once again garnered awards this year. The truffle cheese variety has improved its results, winning silver at the IDCA awards in addition to its bronze at the WCA awards . Meanwhile, the jalapeño cheese retains its gold at the IDCA awards, the mojo picón cheese moves from silver to gold at the same competition, the black garlic cheese improves its WCA bronze to IDCA silver, and the Pedro Ximénez cheese maintains its gold at the WCA awards.

 

Lidl is committed to leading the “Cheese” category within the large-scale retail sector and positioning itself as the supermarket where you can find the best and largest range of cheeses in number of varieties for all types of tastes. The good results obtained year after year in these prestigious awards are due to the high quality standards that Lidl imposes on its products, especially through its La Quesería de Lidl section, which since 2020 has been providing customers with gourmet cheeses from Spanish and international origin at very competitive prices.

 

The World Cheese Awards took place last November in Wales, celebrating their 34th edition, with over 4.000 cheese varieties from 40 different countries participating. Meanwhile, the International Cheese & Dairy Awards , with a long tradition in the UK, evaluate more than 5.500 products each year and announced their 2022 results in June.

 

Miguel Paradela, Purchasing Director of Lidl Spain , celebrates the continued success of the products. “With each edition, Lidl reaffirms its commitment to offering its customers the highest quality cheeses for all tastes. Our customers don't need to go to specialty stores that likely offer exorbitant prices. At Lidl, consumers can find the best cheeses in the world at very attractive prices,” the executive affirms.