Welcome to the U.S International Cheese Competition

The Only International Cheese Competition Judged By Real Trade Buyers


Competition Samples Due by March 29th 2024

Competition Being Held April 4th 2024

Judges Will Be Judging As If Buying For Their Business

Open To All Commercially Produced Cheese. It Does Not Have To Be Sold In The United States To Be In The Competition

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USI Vinegar Competition

March 2024

The First US International Vinegar Competition Where All The Judges Are Real Trade Buyers Judging The Samples By Category & Price. Judges Will Be Judging As If Buying For Their Business. Open To All Commercially Produced Olive Oil. It Does Not Have To Sold In The United States To Be In The Competition

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2024

USI Chocolate Competition

Fall 2024

The only international chocolate competition where all the judge are real trade buyers. Judging the chocolate by category and price. Open to all commercially produced chocolate products from around the world. The chocolate does not have to be sold in the United States.

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2024

USI Olive Oil Competition

March 2024

The only international olive oil competition where all the judge are real trade buyers. Judging the olive oil by category and price. Open to all commercially produced olive oils around the world. The olive oil does not have to be sold in the United States. Held at the same time as the USI Vinegar Competition and you may ship your olive oil and vinegar samples together to the competition

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US International Cheese Competition

We are excited to bring our competition philosophy of trade buyers only judging to the Cheese Industry. It is our belief that trade buyers truly know what consumers want and what they will buy at what price. Expert buyers will be blind tasting the vetted samples and will know the category, the place of origin and the retail price.

Blind Judging

Fairness and unbiased blind judging ensures that every entry is evaluated solely on its quality, offering a level playing field for all participants.

Expert Panel

We’re the only International Competition of it’s kind where all the judges are real trade buyers who are judging by the category and actual price.

Visibility with Buyers

Gain unparalleled exposure to discerning buyers in this prestigious platform for showcasing your exquisite creations to an audience eager for the best in quality.

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