Marin French Cheese Co., the country’s oldest cheese company based in Marin County in Northern California, proudly announces six new national honors at the 2026 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition. This year’s competition drew more than 1,600 entries from over 200 creameries, with 438 medals awarded across the field. Winners were celebrated at the ACS Annual Conference, held this year in Louisville, Ky.
“Six wins across our Breakfast Range and Classic Collection, including a first place finish for Big Breakfast, marks a meaningful moment for our team,” says Durae Hardy, Director of Marketing of Marin French Cheese Co. “These cheeses represent two different sides of who we are: Big Breakfast and the Petites show what happens when we take a beloved recipe and keep pushing it forward, while Petite Camembert and our Triple Crème Brie are a nod to the techniques that built this company over 160 years ago. Recognition like this from ACS judges tells us we’re honoring that history while still giving people something new to get excited about.”
Marin French Cheese Co.’s award-winning cheeses are available at select major and specialty grocers and cheese shops nationwide. To find a retailer, visit the store locator and to purchase online, visit MarinFrenchCheese.com. The winners included:
- 1st Place: Big Breakfast
- 2nd Place: Petite Breakfast
- 2nd Place: Petite Breakfast Everything
- 3rd Place: Petite Breakfast Chive
- 3rd Place: Petite Camembert
- 3rd Place: Triple Crème Brie
— Story contributed by Marin French Cheese Co. and Cinch PR
