Cypress Grove Cheese Sweeps Major 2026 Industry Competitions

At the 2026 American Cheese Society competition, the flagship Humboldt Fog earned gold in the American Original category, securing a place among the top ten entries out of over 1,600 contenders. Truffle Tremor also performed well, taking silver in the soft-ripened flavor category. These results follow a successful showing at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards, where the company claimed gold for both Meyer Lemon & Honey and PsycheDillic, alongside additional silver and bronze honors for Humboldt Fog, Sgt. Pepper, and Piment d'Ville.

The momentum continued at the World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison, Wisconsin. Midnight Moon was named a top-20 finalist and earned gold in the hard goat's milk category, while Ms. Natural picked up a silver medal. Pamela Dressler, President and Managing Director, attributed the success to the collaborative efforts of the entire production chain, noting that the recognition validates over four decades of focused work. Cypress Grove, founded in 1983 by Mary Keehn, currently distributes its products through major national retailers including Whole Foods, Kroger, and Target.