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North Downs Dairy is celebrating after the company and its suppliers scooped 19 awards at this year’s Royal Bath & West Show at Shepton Mallet, UK.

A panel of cheese experts from around Britain awarded North Downs Dairy and its suppliers 19 awards in all, including five special prizes and several first prizes for Dairy Produce.

Mike Davies, Managing Director, North Downs Dairy, said: “Given the number of cheese entries, and the calibre of the competition, we were delighted with the results and would like to extend our thanks and congratulations to all our valued suppliers for their outstanding achievements.

“We were particularly delighted with Parkham Farms, one of our key suppliers. The farm won awards for its farmhouse and organic Cheddars. Parkham Farms scooped 10 awards in total, including Special Prizes for their PDO Best Farmhouse Country Cheddar and Best Organic Cheese.

“We're always delighted to be involved with the awards at the Bath and West Show. The calibre of the judging remains high, which for a major supplier to the retail industry, broadens the overall appeal of the awards. We believe they also reflect the role Cheddar continues to play as a major player in the cheese sector.”