Fromagerie Kapuskoise was a two-time winner at the 2025 International Cheese Competition hosted by the food innovation network SIAL Canada.
Taking place in Toronto April 29 to May 1, the competition hosted a panel of 14 judges who evaluated 205 cheeses from 10 countries in 27 categories.
The Kapuskasing-based cheesemaker, which has been producing artisan-style cheeses since 2015, earned medals in two categories.
The first was in the Hard Cheese category, for its Saganash cheese, which is made from sheep’s milk and is described as having a “very distinct rich, creamy texture and flavour.”
Fromagerie Kapuskoise earned its second medal for its Halloumi cheese, in the Grilling Cheese, Middle Eastern Style category.
Like the Saganash, the Halloumi cheese is made from sheep’s milk, and is a semi-soft cheese distinguished by its mild and salty flavour. Halloumi cheese is commonly used for grilling, but won’t melt, even under high heat.
This year’s Grand Champion was Stonetown Artisan Cheese of St. Marys, which was recognized for its Grand Truck Cheese, which also won the medal for the Best Canadian Cow Milk Cheese by Dairy Farmers of Canada.
SIAL Canada is part of an international network of food-related trade fairs, which aims to promote and elevate foods throughout the region, connecting producers with buyers.
The organization’s International Cheese Competition is held biennially, alternating between Toronto and Montreal.
