WE’RE EXCITED be holding OUR 3RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHEESE COMPETITION THAT IS OPEN TO ALL COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED PRODUCTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
YOUR PRODUCTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES TO ENTER
General Information
DEADLINES
Entry Deadline:
March 29th, 2024
Product Delivery Deadline:
March 29th, 2024
Payment Deadline:
April 12th, 2024
Products MUST arrive by March 29th in order to be judged
Please read the “Shipping Information” below carefully to ensure that your products arrive on time.
All samples will be properly stored and prepped for the trade buyer judges at Haram-Christensen
ENTRY FEES
Early (Now to March 15th):
$100
Standard (March 16th-22nd):
$115
Late (March 23-29th):
$125
There is only one entry fee. Winners receive both Physical and Digital Medal images to be used at no additional charge in marketing materials. Winners have the option of purchasing stickers as well as licensing fees for packaging and bottle purposes.
Payment for online entries can be made by credit card through Stripe or mailing of check or including it in the shipment and envelope clearly marked. Off-line entry fees can be made by credit card, check, or by wire transfer. The banking information and associated fees for the wire transfer may be requested from us at info@usicheesecompetition.com.
Cheese Categories
Alpine
COW’S MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Natural rind
Aged up to 6 Months, Washed rind
Aged 6-12 Months, Natural rind
Aged 6-12 Months, Washed rind
Aged 13+ Months, Natural rind
Aged 13+ Months, Washed rind
SHEEP’S MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Natural rind
Aged up to 6 Months, Washed rind
Aged 6-12 Months, Natural rind
Aged 6-12 Months, Washed rind
Aged 13+ Months, Natural rind
Aged 13+ Months, Washed rind
GOAT’S MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Natural rind
Aged up to 6 Months, Washed rind
Aged 6-12 Months, Natural rind
Aged 6-12 Months, Washed rind
Aged 13+ Months, Natural rind
Aged 13+ Months, Washed rind
GOAT’S MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Natural rind
Aged up to 6 Months, Washed rind
Aged 6-12 Months, Natural rind
Aged 6-12 Months, Washed rind
Aged 13+ Months, Natural rind
Aged 13+ Months, Washed rind
BLUE CHEESE
COW’S MILK
Aged up to 3 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 3 Months, Imported
Aged 3-6 Months, Domestic
Aged 3-6 Months, Imported
Aged 6+ Months, Domestic
Aged 6+ Months, Imported
SHEEP’S MILK
Aged up to 3 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 3 Months, Imported
Aged 3-6 Months, Domestic
Aged 3-6 Months, Imported
Aged 6+ Months, Domestic
Aged 6+ Months, Imported
GOAT’S MILK
Aged up to 3 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 3 Months, Imported
Aged 3-6 Months, Domestic
Aged 3-6 Months, Imported
Aged 6+ Months, Domestic
Aged 6+ Months, Imported
GOAT’S MILK
Aged up to 3 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 3 Months, Imported
Aged 3-6 Months, Domestic
Aged 3-6 Months, Imported
Aged 6+ Months, Domestic
Aged 6+ Months, Imported
BUTTER
COW’S MILK
Domestic, Salted, Cultured
Domestic, Salted, Uncultured
Domestic, Unsalted, Cultured
Domestic, Unsalted, Uncultured
Imported, Salted, Cultured
Imported, Salted, Uncultured
Imported, Unsalted, Cultured
Imported, Unsalted, Uncultured
Open Category: Flavoring or Additional Ingredient Added
SHEEP’S MILK
Domestic, Salted, Cultured
Domestic, Salted, Uncultured
Domestic, Unsalted, Cultured
Domestic, Unsalted, Uncultured
Imported, Salted, Cultured
Imported, Salted, Uncultured
Imported, Unsalted, Cultured
Imported, Unsalted, Uncultured
Open Category: Flavoring or Additional Ingredient Added
GOAT’S MILK
Domestic, Salted, Cultured
Domestic, Salted, Uncultured
Domestic, Unsalted, Cultured
Domestic, Unsalted, Uncultured
Imported, Salted, Cultured
Imported, Salted, Uncultured
Imported, Unsalted, Cultured
Imported, Unsalted, Uncultured
Open Category: Flavoring or Additional Ingredient Added
OTHER/MIXED MILK
Domestic, Salted, Cultured
Domestic, Salted, Uncultured
Domestic, Unsalted, Cultured
Domestic, Unsalted, Uncultured
Imported, Salted, Cultured
Imported, Salted, Uncultured
Imported, Unsalted, Cultured
Imported, Unsalted, Uncultured
Open Category: Flavoring or Additional Ingredient Added
CHEDDAR
COW’S MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic, Cloth-Bound
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported, Cloth-Bound
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic, Cloth-Bound
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported, Cloth-Bound
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic, Cloth-Bound
Aged 13+ Months, Imported
Aged 13+ Months, Imported, Cloth-Bound
SHEEP’S MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic, Cloth-Bound
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported, Cloth-Bound
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic, Cloth-Bound
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported, Cloth-Bound
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic, Cloth-Bound
Aged 13+ Months, Imported
Aged 13+ Months, Imported, Cloth-Bound
GOAT’S MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic, Cloth-Bound
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported, Cloth-Bound
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic, Cloth-Bound
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported, Cloth-Bound
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic, Cloth-Bound
Aged 13+ Months, Imported
Aged 13+ Months, Imported, Cloth-Bound
OTHER/MIXED MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic, Cloth-Bound
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported, Cloth-Bound
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic, Cloth-Bound
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported, Cloth-Bound
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic, Cloth-Bound
Aged 13+ Months, Imported
Aged 13+ Months, Imported, Cloth-Bound
CULTURED MILK & CREAM PRODUCT
COW’S MILK
Crème Fraîche and Sour Cream Products, Domestic
Crème Fraîche and Sour Cream Products, Imported
Kefir, Drinkable Yogurt, Buttermilk & Other Drinkables, Domestic
Kefir, Drinkable Yogurt, Buttermilk & Other Drinkables, Imported
Labneh, Greek-Style Yogurt & Other Strained Products, Domestic
Labneh, Greek-Style Yogurt & Other Strained Products, Imported
Mascarpone, Cream Cheese & Other Spreadables, Domestic
Mascarpone, Cream Cheese & Other Spreadables, Imported
Yogurt (Plain), Domestic
Yogurt (Plain), Imported
Yogurt (Flavored or Sweetened), Domestic
Yogurt (Flavored or Sweetened), Imported
SHEEP’S MILK
Crème Fraîche and Sour Cream Products, Domestic
Crème Fraîche and Sour Cream Products, Imported
Kefir, Drinkable Yogurt, Buttermilk & Other Drinkables, Domestic
Kefir, Drinkable Yogurt, Buttermilk & Other Drinkables, Imported
Labneh, Greek-Style Yogurt & Other Strained Products, Domestic
Labneh, Greek-Style Yogurt & Other Strained Products, Imported
Mascarpone, Cream Cheese & Other Spreadables, Domestic
Mascarpone, Cream Cheese & Other Spreadables, Imported
Yogurt (Plain), Domestic
Yogurt (Plain), Imported
Yogurt (Flavored or Sweetened), Domestic
Yogurt (Flavored or Sweetened), Imported
GOAT’S MILK
Crème Fraîche and Sour Cream Products, Domestic
Crème Fraîche and Sour Cream Products, Imported
Kefir, Drinkable Yogurt, Buttermilk & Other Drinkables, Domestic
Kefir, Drinkable Yogurt, Buttermilk & Other Drinkables, Imported
Labneh, Greek-Style Yogurt & Other Strained Products, Domestic
Labneh, Greek-Style Yogurt & Other Strained Products, Imported
Mascarpone, Cream Cheese & Other Spreadables, Domestic
Mascarpone, Cream Cheese & Other Spreadables, Imported
Yogurt (Plain), Domestic
Yogurt (Plain), Imported
Yogurt (Flavored or Sweetened), Domestic
Yogurt (Flavored or Sweetened), Imported
OTHER/MIXED MILK
Crème Fraîche and Sour Cream Products, Domestic
Crème Fraîche and Sour Cream Products, Imported
Kefir, Drinkable Yogurt, Buttermilk & Other Drinkables, Domestic
Kefir, Drinkable Yogurt, Buttermilk & Other Drinkables, Imported
Labneh, Greek-Style Yogurt & Other Strained Products, Domestic
Labneh, Greek-Style Yogurt & Other Strained Products, Imported
Mascarpone, Cream Cheese & Other Spreadables, Domestic
Mascarpone, Cream Cheese & Other Spreadables, Imported
Yogurt (Plain), Domestic
Yogurt (Plain), Imported
Yogurt (Flavored or Sweetened), Domestic
Yogurt (Flavored or Sweetened), Imported
FETA AND FETA-STYLE
COW’S MILK
Feta-Style Cheese, Domestic
Feta Cheese, Imported
SHEEP’S MILK
Feta-Style Cheese, Domestic
Feta Cheese, Imported
GOAT’S MILK
Feta-Style Cheese, Domestic
Feta Cheese, Imported
OTHER/MIXED MILK
Feta-Style Cheese, Domestic
Feta Cheese, Imported
FLAVORED
COW’S MILK
Smoked Cheese, Domestic
Smoked Cheese, Imported
Herbs and/or Spices Added, Domestic
Herbs and/or Spices Added, Imported
Alcohol Added (Beer, Wine or Spirits), Domestic
Alcohol Added (Beer, Wine or Spirits), Imported Fruit or Nuts Added, Domestic
Fruit or Nuts Added, Imported
SHEEP’S MILK
Smoked Cheese, Domestic
Smoked Cheese, Imported
Herbs and/or Spices Added, Domestic
Herbs and/or Spices Added, Imported
Alcohol Added (Beer, Wine or Spirits), Domestic
Alcohol Added (Beer, Wine or Spirits), Imported Fruit or Nuts Added, Domestic
Fruit or Nuts Added, Imported
GOAT’S MILK
Smoked Cheese, Domestic
Smoked Cheese, Imported
Herbs and/or Spices Added, Domestic
Herbs and/or Spices Added, Imported
Alcohol Added (Beer, Wine or Spirits), Domestic
Alcohol Added (Beer, Wine or Spirits), Imported Fruit or Nuts Added, Domestic
Fruit or Nuts Added, Imported
OTHER/MIXED MILK
Smoked Cheese, Domestic
Smoked Cheese, Imported
Herbs and/or Spices Added, Domestic
Herbs and/or Spices Added, Imported
Alcohol Added (Beer, Wine or Spirits), Domestic
Alcohol Added (Beer, Wine or Spirits), Imported Fruit or Nuts Added, Domestic
Fruit or Nuts Added, Imported
FRESH CHEESE
COW’S MILK
Domestic
Imported
SHEEP’S MILK
Domestic
Imported
GOAT’S MILK
Domestic
Imported
OTHER/MIXED MILK
Domestic
Imported
GOUDA
COW’S MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic
Aged 13+ Months, Imported
SHEEP’S MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic
Aged 13+ Months, Imported
GOAT’S MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic
Aged 13+ Months, Imported
OTHER/MIXED MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic
Aged 13+ Months, Imported
HARD
COW’S MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic
Aged 13+ Months, Imported
SHEEP’S MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic
Aged 13+ Months, Imported
GOAT’S MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic
Aged 13+ Months, Imported
OTHER/MIXED MILK
Aged up to 6 Months, Domestic
Aged up to 6 Months, Imported
Aged 6-12 Months, Domestic
Aged 6-12 Months, Imported
Aged 13+ Months, Domestic
Aged 13+ Months, Imported
SOFT RIPENED - BLOOMY RIND
COW’S MILK
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Domestic
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Imported
Aged 1-2 Months, Domestic
Aged 1-2 Months, Imported
Aged 3+ Months, Domestic
Aged 3+ Months, Imported
SHEEP’S MILK
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Domestic
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Imported
Aged 1-2 Months, Domestic
Aged 1-2 Months, Imported
Aged 3+ Months, Domestic
Aged 3+ Months, Imported
GOAT’S MILK
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Domestic
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Imported
Aged 1-2 Months, Domestic
Aged 1-2 Months, Imported
Aged 3+ Months, Domestic
Aged 3+ Months, Imported
OTHER/MIXED MILK
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Domestic
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Imported
Aged 1-2 Months, Domestic
Aged 1-2 Months, Imported
Aged 3+ Months, Domestic
Aged 3+ Months, Imported
SOFT RIPENED - WASHED RIND
COW’S MILK
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Domestic
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Imported
Aged 1-2 Months, Domestic
Aged 1-2 Months, Imported
Aged 3+ Months, Domestic
Aged 3+ Months, Imported
SHEEP’S MILK
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Domestic
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Imported
Aged 1-2 Months, Domestic
Aged 1-2 Months, Imported
Aged 3+ Months, Domestic
Aged 3+ Months, Imported
GOAT’S MILK
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Domestic
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Imported
Aged 1-2 Months, Domestic
Aged 1-2 Months, Imported
Aged 3+ Months, Domestic
Aged 3+ Months, Imported
OTHER/MIXED MILK
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Domestic
Aged up to 4 Weeks, Imported
Aged 1-2 Months, Domestic
Aged 1-2 Months, Imported
Aged 3+ Months, Domestic
Aged 3+ Months, Imported
VEGAN
Almond Milk Cheese
Cashew Milk Cheese
Coconut Milk
Cheese Oat Milk
Cheese Soy Milk Cheese
Other Nut Milk Cheese Other Milk Cheese
Eligibility and Requirements
All commercially-produced cheese and dairy products from anywhere in the world are eligible to enter. You do not have to be sold in the United States.
All entries must be submitted online or listed on the official entry form, which can be downloaded from this website as a paper form (both coming soon). If downloading the paper form, please complete the entire form and sign at the bottom of the page to certify that the statements on the form are correct. Failure to complete the form properly may result in disqualification.
All entries submitted on time will be judged. If your submission gets stuck in customs, as does occasionally happen, we are prepared to convene a smaller tasting panel for those entries. To avoid this, however, please read the “Shipping Information” below carefully to ensure that your products arrive on time.
In addition to your entry form, please email the following information to info@nyicheesecompetition.com:
Link to each brand’s website
JPG file of your brand artwork (Package Shot and/or Hi-Res Logo)
Staff Relations Contact (Name, Phone, Email)
Up to Date Brand Information (i.e. available in what markets domestically and internationally, info on maker, information unique to your brand)
Each submission must include a minimum 1-pound sample of EACH product being judged. If your packaging is 8oz, then please send TWO 8oz pieces.
To request a paper submission form, please send an email to: info@usicheesecompetition.com
Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any additional questions.
Shipping Information
Where To Ship Your Cheeses:
Haram-Christensen Corp
Attn: Adam Levy
USI Cheese Competition
125 Asia Place
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
tel: 917-338-0163 x 1
mobile: 201-747-7111
Whatsapp: USA +12017477111
Please contact us if you have any special requests or if you need to ship/submit before the opening for submissions.
Include the completed submission form in all shipments to ensure product is submitted in the correct category
Again, entries must ship a minimum of 1lb. per product submitted for judging. See above “Eligibility and Requirements” for details.
Shipments will be accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Entries shipped to an address other than the one above will be disqualified and entry fees will not be returned.
If you are shipping internationally, please contact us in advance so that we can help you coordinate a broker if necessary.
The competition, its service contractors, and any officer, staff member, sponsor or director of the same shall not be responsible for the safety of the cheeses from theft or damage by fire, accident, vandalism or other causes. The competitor expressly waives and releases any claim or demand that he or she may have against any of them by reason of any damage to, or loss of, any product entered in the competition.