Wisconsin State Fair

Crave Brothers Triumphs as Grand Master Cheesemaker (Again) at Wisconsin State Fair

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the winningest cheese and dairy state, Wisconsin, comes the battle royale: the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair where only one can be named Grand Master Cheesemaker. For the second year in a row, the title goes to Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese of Waterloo for their chocolate mascarpone made by Brian Crave.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the winningest cheese and dairy state, Wisconsin, comes the battle royale: the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair where only one can be named Grand Master Cheesemaker.
  • For the second year in a row, the title goes to Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese of Waterloo for their chocolate mascarpone made by Brian Crave.
  • Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC, is run by four brothers and their families.
  • "Wisconsin truly is the best place in the world for dairy," says Chad Vincent, CEO Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, "And the State Fair honors the finest amongst a state obsessed with making the world's greatest cheese."

Crave Brothers Takes Home 1st Place Accolades at Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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WATERLOO, Wis., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five signature cheeses from Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese placed in the Top 3 in their respective classes at the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest. Crave Brothers took home first place honors with their Chocolate Mascarpone and their Oaxaca cheeses.

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  • WATERLOO, Wis., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five signature cheeses from Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese placed in the Top 3 in their respective classes at the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest.
  • Crave Brothers' accolades by class and place are as follows:
    Soft and Spreadable Cheese Open Class: Mascarpone (2nd)
    "We're proud to have such strong recognition from the state we call home," said George Crave, founder of Crave Brothers.
  • Their Chocolate Mascarpone recently took home Best in Class accolades at the 2022 United States Cheese Championship, and at last year's Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest took home the Grand Master Cheesemaker Award.
  • The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest is hosted each year in partnership with the Wisconsin State Fair and Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board.

Impress Holiday Guests with Versatile Crave Brothers Mascarpone Recipes

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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According to Debbie Crave, Vice President of Crave Brothers' Farmstead Cheese, "Many people don't realize Mascarpone cheese is the 'secret' ingredient in so many delicious dishes like tiramisu and traditional lasagna.

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  • According to Debbie Crave, Vice President of Crave Brothers' Farmstead Cheese, "Many people don't realize Mascarpone cheese is the 'secret' ingredient in so many delicious dishes like tiramisu and traditional lasagna.
  • The Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese website has many original Mascarpone recipes including:
    Crave Brothers' sweet Chocolate Mascarpone was a Grand Champion winner at this 2021 World Dairy Expo.
  • The Crave Brothers Farm LLC and Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese LLC use 100% green power and are carbon-negative businesses.
  • Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese produces Fresh Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Part-skim Mozzarella, Oaxaca, Farmer's Rope String Cheese and Fresh Cheddar Cheese Curds.

Dairy Contest Winners Compete for Grand Champion

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crave Brothers Farmstead earns the coveted title of Grand Master Cheesemaker at the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction on August 11. Wisconsin is America's Dairyland -- the state known for making the world's best dairy products. 

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  • With more than 300 entries spanning 40 classes, the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest Grand Champions also include:
    2022 Grand Champion Butter Organic Salted Butter, exhibited by CROPP Cooperative/Organic Valley of LaFarge
    2022 Grand Champion Yogurt Yodelay Rhubarb Swiss Yogurt, exhibited by Yodelay Yogurt of Madison
    2022 Grand Champion Sour Cream Sour Cream-based French Onion Dip, exhibited by Westby Co-Op Creamery of Westby
    2022 Grand Champion Milk Reduced Fat Milk, exhibited by Weber's Farm Store of Marshfield
    This state's rich dairy heritage, with generations of dairy farmers andcheesemakers adopting time tested traditions with European roots are combined with a spirit of innovation that has built an entire community centered around dairy, which can only be found in Wisconsin.
  • To learn more about Wisconsin's Grand Champion winners visit www.wisconsincheese.com .
  • About Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin:Funded by Wisconsin dairy farmers, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that focuses on marketing and promoting Wisconsin's world-class dairy products.
  • About Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board:The board is made up of individuals passionate about promoting Wisconsin's $45.6 billion dairy industry during the Wisconsin State Fair.

Crave Brothers named the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair Grand Master Cheesemaker

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WATERLOO, Wis., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese is proud to announce that their Chocolate Mascarpone was named the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair Grand Master Cheesemaker.

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  • WATERLOO, Wis., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese is proud to announce that their Chocolate Mascarpone was named the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair Grand Master Cheesemaker.
  • The award was announced during the annual Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest and Auction on August 11, hosted by Wisconsin State Fair and the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board.
  • "Our Chocolate Mascarpone has become a favorite with customers, and we're delighted to add this coveted recognition to our growing list of awards for our newest product," said Crave Brothers' founder George Crave.
  • The Crave Brothers Farm LLC and Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese LLC use 100% green power and are carbon-negative businesses.

Crave Brothers Chocolate Mascarpone Wins World Dairy Expo Cheese and Butter Grand Champion

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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WATERLOO, Wis., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Chocolate Mascarpone placed first in its category and was named the Cheese and Butter Grand Champion for the 2021 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association. The Chocolate Mascarpone was chosen from a field of over 1,400 entries.

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  • WATERLOO, Wis., Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Chocolate Mascarpone placed first in its category and was named the Cheese and Butter Grand Champion for the 2021 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association.
  • Crave Brothers Chocolate Mascarpone is the latest specialty from Crave Brothers.
  • This rich cheese is made by combining fresh sweet cream from the Crave Brothers own dairy herd with chocolate Irish crme.
  • The Grand Champion Chocolate Mascarpone will be auctioned off at the World Dairy Expo in Madison on Tuesday, September 28.

Kohl’s Family Value Day and Kohl’s Activity Zone Return to 2019 Wisconsin State Fair

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Thursday, April 18, 2019
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The Wisconsin State Fair , in collaboration with the Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation and Kohls (NYSE: KSS), today announced they will celebrate the ninth year of their partnership by providing families with access to the Wisconsin State Fair through the Kohls Family Value Day .

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  • The Wisconsin State Fair , in collaboration with the Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation and Kohls (NYSE: KSS), today announced they will celebrate the ninth year of their partnership by providing families with access to the Wisconsin State Fair through the Kohls Family Value Day .
  • In addition, the partnership includes the return of the Kohls Activity Zone , which offers hands on, educational activities during the Fair, as well as the beloved Fair Day at Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin .
  • Kohls is proud to continue our support of the Wisconsin State Fair by offering discounted admission on Kohls Family Value Day to provide the opportunity for children and families to experience the excitement of the Fair, said Jen Johnson, Kohl's senior vice president, corporate communications.
  • The Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting Wisconsin State Fair Park youth programming as well as continuallyenhancing the visitor experience at Wisconsin State Fair Park.