Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Sweeps the Fresh Mozzarella Class at World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Products Contest

WATERLOO, Wis., Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese is celebrating a standout performance at the 2026 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Products Contest, earning seven awards across five categories, including a rare "Fresh Sweep" of the Fresh Mozzarella class.

Crave Brothers claimed first, second and third place in the Fresh Mozzarella category, demonstrating the consistency and quality behind one of the farmstead creamery's signature cheeses. The Waterloo-based cheesemaker also earned first place for its Mascarpone, second place for String Cheese and Chocolate Mascarpone, and third place for Oaxaca.

The World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Products Contest is one of the nation's premier dairy competitions, providing dairy processors from across the country an opportunity to showcase their products on a national stage. Products are evaluated by industry experts on qualities including flavor, body and texture, appearance and overall quality.

"To earn seven awards is exciting. To sweep the top three spots in Fresh Mozzarella is something truly special. We're incredibly proud of our team and grateful for the recognition of the quality and craftsmanship behind every cheese we make," said Roseanne Crave, Sales and Marketing Manager at Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese.

• Fresh Mozzarella Class:
  • 1^st Place, Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine
  • 2^nd Place, Fresh Mozzarella Medallions
  • 3^rd Place, Fresh Mozzarella Bocconcini
• Soft Cheese Open Class: 1^st Place, Mascarpone
• Flavored Natural Cheese Class: 2^nd Place, Chocolate Mascarpone
• String Cheese Class: 2^nd Place, Farmers Rope String Cheese
• Latin American Cheese Class: 3^rd Place, Oaxaca Knot

Crave Brothers' winning cheeses will receive recognition during the World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Products Contest Awards and Auction in Madison on September 28. Proceeds will support scholarships for food and agriculture students throughout Wisconsin, investing in the next generation of leaders in the state's dairy and food industries.

For more information about Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese and its award-winning products, visit the website.

About Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese

The Crave family farms 2,500 acres of land in south-central Wisconsin, growing soybeans, corn and alfalfa to use as feed for their Holstein cows. From the biodigester to water recovery, sustainability is top-of-mind on the farm and cheese factory. Crave Brothers Farm LLC and Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese LLC utilize sustainable practices in their everyday operations. Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese produces Fresh Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Oaxaca, and Farmer's Rope String Cheese.

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