Belton Cheese slices up competition
Shropshire cheesemaker Belton Cheese has been crowned the 'supreme champion' at this year's Royal Bath and West Show.
The company was presented the accolade for its Wensleydale cheese by the president of the Royal Bath and West Society, the Countess of Wessex.
Overall, Belton Cheese won four gold, seven silver and three bronze medals at the event. Among its trophies were the Cheesemaker's Trophy for Excellence and the Aplin and Barrett Perpetual Challenge gong.
Justin Beckett, managing director of Belton Cheese, said: "We are absolutely delighted to have won 14 medals and to top it off by becoming the supreme champion is incredible. These awards and trophies are the culmination of dedication and hard work of everyone at Belton Cheese. With such stiff competition from fine cheesemakers, we are so proud that our Wensleydale has been deemed the best."
