Parmalat’s awards were accepted by Rejean Galipeau, Parmalat’s Cheese Specialist and Master Cheese Maker. According to Mr. Galipeau, "Parmalat's many first place awards are the result of focusing on quality and having a total team commitment to making the best in Canadian cheese."

Entries underwent a rigorous judging process where they were evaluated according to well-defined criteria, including flavour, colour, texture, body, firmness, general appearance, and salt content. To be eligible for the Grand Prix, cheeses must be made in Canada with cow’s milk from Canadian dairy farms and available to consumers at the time they are judged. Entries are judged by a panel of 26 people that represent a cross section of regions and expertise in the food and cheese sector.

This year’s Awards Gala was held at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto and was hosted by Chef Michael Smith. The Canadian Cheese Grand Prix is a prestigious competition held every two years by the Dairy Farmers of Canada to recognize the best of the best in Canadian cheese making.

About Parmalat

With over 120 years of brand heritage in the Canadian food and dairy industry, Parmalat Canada is committed to the health and wellness of Canadians and markets a variety of high-quality food products that help them keep balance in their lives. Parmalat Canada produces milk, dairy products and ingredients, fruit juices, cultured products, cheese products and table spreads with such respected brands as Beatrice, Lactantia, Astro, Black Diamond, and Balderson.

Our employees’ continued commitment to quality and innovation has helped Parmalat Canada become one of the largest, most-dynamic food group companies in Canada, employing more than 2,900 people with 18 operating facilities across the country.

Parmalat Canada has operated in Canada as a subsidiary of Parmalat Finanziaria S.p.A, of Italy since 1997.

For additional information, please contact:

Jennifer McCormack
Edelman Public Relations
416-979-1120 ext.225
jennifer.mccormack@edelman.com