Five golds for Old Amsterdam at DLG Awards 2024

Cheeses are popular at international cheese inspections

Old Amsterdam has won a prize at the international DLG Awards 2024. Based on a strict assessment procedure by a professional jury, five cheeses from Old Amsterdam received a gold medal: Old Amsterdam 48+, Old Amsterdam Geit, Old Amsterdam Tasty Grill Sweet Chili, Old Amsterdam Spicy & Creamy and Old Amsterdam Jung & Mild (the latter two of which are available in Germany). The German certificate is one of the leading quality marks in the industry and stands for extraordinary excellence.

In addition to the five gold medals, Old Amsterdam also won two silver medals, namely for Old Amsterdam 35+ and Old Amsterdam Tasty Grill Original. The winners may communicate their appointment for two years. The medals are awarded based on a score on various test criteria, such as taste experience, external characteristics, odor and taste profiles and structure. Biological factors are also examined in the procedure, such as fat content, microbial factors, pH value and acid content.

Recognition of craftsmanship
The honorable appointments are a sign of high quality and craftsmanship. Floor Hesselmans, Marketing & Operations Director of Westland Kaas, says: “The quality mark of the DLG Award is of paramount importance to us. To receive several gold medals from these culinary connoisseurs is both a compliment to our cheesemakers and a recognition of the characteristic flavors of our artisanal cheeses. We are extremely proud of this!”