More awards for Somerset-based cheddar maker at the Royal Bath and West Show

Somerset, UK – June 14, 2010 – Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer and milk processor, was the recipient of numerous accolades at the Royal Bath and West show, including first prize award in the ‘Salted Farmhouse Butter’ category, and Silver and Bronze in the ‘Peoples Choice Award’[1].   Wyke Farms’ traditional farmhouse cheddar and butter products serves as further recognition for the company as the Best-Selling Farmhouse Cheddar Brand in the UK, as recently reported by the Kantar World Panel.[2]

In addition, Wyke Farms also received a Silver award in the ‘Unsalted Creamery Butter’ category and Silver in the ‘Organic Cheddar Class’. Known for their unique provenance and the superior quality of their products, Wyke Farms has maintained the art of traditional cheese-making on their Somerset farm, where the Clothier family have been making traditional farmhouse cheddar to their original secret recipe since 1902.

The 100 years of tradition at Wyke Farms have long since been matched by over 100 trophies, awards and prizes won by the company at national cheese shows. From an original 3,000 plus, Wyke Farms is now one of less than 20 farmhouse cheese makers remaining in the West Country and the only independent dairy company within the top 10 cheddar brands in the UK. With a family history dating back for more than a century, the company’s mild, mature, extra mature and vintage cheddars are sold throughout Europe in over 25,000 retailers.

Wyke Farms cheese and butter products are available nationwide and can be found in Asda, Co-op, Makro, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Somerfield, Tesco and Waitrose.

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[1] Silver award for Wyke Farms branded cheddar and Bronze award for Asda Extra Special Farmhouse Somerset Vintage Cheddar, made by Wyke Farms

[2] Kantar World Panel KPI Reporting 52 w/e April 10th 2010