Booths, which has a store in Ilkley, has been crowned Supreme Retail Cheese of the Year and Cheddar Retailer of the Year at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards.
Held at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire, the prestigious awards celebrate the very best cheeses from across the UK and around the world. Alongside the two coveted retailer trophies, Booths collected an impressive 43 medals, including 17 Gold, 15 Silver and 11 Bronze awards across its range.
Among the Gold medal winners were Booths own-brand Crumbly Lancashire, Mature Cheddar, Organic Stilton, PDO Halloumi, Grana Padano and Sliced Edam, alongside Reblochon and Soft White Goats' Cheese.
The success reflects Booths' long-standing commitment to championing exceptional cheesemakers, supporting traditional production methods and offering customers one of the finest specialist cheese selections in UK food retail.
Alan Kirby, Cheese Buyer at Booths, said:
"Winning Supreme Cheese Retailer of the Year is a fantastic honour and a real reflection of the passion and expertise of our colleagues and the exceptional cheesemakers we work with."
"We're incredibly proud of our cheese counters, where customers can discover more than 100 carefully selected British and European cheeses. Our colleagues receive specialist training through our own Cheese Academy, giving them the knowledge and confidence to help customers explore new cheeses, understand their stories and find the perfect cheese for every occasion."
"We look for cheeses with real provenance – from Mrs Kirkham's Lancashire, still made using traditional methods passed down through generations, to raw milk Wensleydale that captures the character of the Yorkshire Dales. Alongside these British favourites, we also source outstanding cheeses from across Europe, ensuring every cheese we sell has earned its place in our counters."
Booths has long been recognised for its commitment to specialist food and drink, working closely with artisan producers while investing in traditional skills to ensure customers continue to receive expert advice and exceptional quality.
The Ilkley store is one of twenty six across stores the north of England.
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