Your next charcuterie board could feature world award-winning cheese made in Kewaunee County.

Agropur Luxemburg cheesemakers Jeremy Robinson and Pat Doell were among the medalists at the World Championship Cheese Contest. Cheesemakers and dairy professionals from around the world descended on Madison for the multi-day competition, with the best of the best decided across dozens of categories.

While Wisconsin was well represented in the top three in several categories, the world champion cheese belongs to the Netherlands’ CONO Kaasmakers, which won with its Beemster Royaal Grand Cru. Two varieties from Switzerland were named first and second runners-up.

Closer to home, Doell won Best of Class for his smoked provolone cheese, to go along with third award honors for his provolone cheese and reduced-sodium provolone cheese. Robinson earned a second award for his low-moisture, whole milk mozzarella cheese.

The World Championship Cheese Contest takes place every other year, alternating with the United States Championship Cheese Contest, which will take place in Green Bay March 9-10, 2027.