Joseph Farms earned two awards at the American Cheese Society competition, with its Monterey Jack winning First Place and Whole Milk Mozzarella earning Third Place. The honors bring the Atwater, California cheesemaker's 2026 award total across all competitions to 28. The Monterey Jack award marks another win in a decades-long streak of recognition. Since 1985, Joseph Farms has won more than 250 national and international awards, including Best of Show, Best of California, Best Cheese of the Competition, and Best of Class honors. "Earning recognition year after year speaks to the dedication our team brings to work every day," said Mike Gallo, CEO of Joseph Farms Cheese Company. "Joseph Farms has always believed that quality isn't achieved once. It is built every day through the hard work of our employees and a commitment to making cheese the right way. We are honored to receive this recognition."
Production Details Joseph Farms cheese is made using 100% fresh Grade A California milk from cows never treated with artificial hormones. The company's products naturally contain 0 grams of lactose per serving and are a good source of protein.
Why It Matters
For cheese buyers and foodservice operators, Joseph Farms' consistent award recognition signals reliable quality standards and established market credibility—factors that matter in competitive dairy procurement decisions.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
