At LANCEWOOD®, we believe that quality isn’t just a tagline – it’s a promise baked into every tub of cream cheese, every block of cheddar and every pot of cottage cheese we craft. Over the past two years, that promise has been tested and validated on both the home front and the global stage. From our most recent triumph at the 2025/26 World Cheese Awards hosted in Switzerland, the multiple wins at the SA Dairy Championships to the consumer-driven accolades, we have plenty to celebrate.
Gold & Glitter on the Global Stage
The World Cheese Awards remain one of the most prestigious contests in the dairy industry. In 2025/26, LANCEWOOD®’s Medium Fat Cream Cheese with Sweet Chilli captured a Gold medal. Our Mature Cheddar claimed Bronze, reinforcing the quality across our broad range. A third medal came home with our Low Fat Smooth Plain Lactose Free Cottage Cheese, earning Bronze and proving that even speciality offerings can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s best. These wins aren’t just about taste; they showcase the dedication and craftsmanship of the entire LANCEWOOD® family.
SA Dairy Championships 2025: A Harvest of Gold, Silver & Bronze
Closer to home, the 2025 SA Dairy Championships gave LANCEWOOD® another chance to shine. Our products proudly topped several classes out of a total of 1110 entries:
- LANCEWOOD® Medium Fat Smooth Cottage Cheese – Cheese & Chives – Qualité (Top Honours)
- LANCEWOOD® Full Fat Plain Cream Cheese – 1st place (Gold)
- LANCEWOOD® Sour Cream – 1st place (Gold)
- LANCEWOOD® Low Fat Toffee flavoured Drinking Yoghurt – 1st place (Gold)
- LANCEWOOD® Lactose Free Medium Fat Plain Cream Cheese – 1st place (Gold)
- LANCEWOOD® Full Fat Cream Cheese (with Sweet Chilli sachet) – 2nd place (Silver)
- LANCEWOOD® Full Fat Chunky Cottage Cheese Plain – 2nd place (Silver)
- LANCEWOOD® Fat Free Smooth Cottage Cheese Plain – 2nd place (Silver)
- LANCEWOOD® Crème Fraîche – 3rd place (Bronze)
- LANCEWOOD® Extra Matured Cheddar – 3rd place (Bronze)
Over the years we have earned the coveted Qualité award, given to products that stand head and shoulders above the rest. These victories are a testament to LANCEWOOD®’s uncompromising quality and innovation across multiple cheese styles.
Beyond Medals: Consumer Awards & National Recognition
Our success isn’t limited to expert tasting panels. The Ask Afrika Icon Brands survey sampling 24,000 local consumers named LANCEWOOD® South Africa’s favourite cream cheese and cottage cheese brand two years running. In addition, the Food & Home Awards recognised LANCEWOOD® with 12 medals across yoghurt, sauces, dips and cheese.
Looking Back
Consistency sets great brands apart. In 2024, we continued our winning ways with multiple SA Dairy Championships podiums and a bronze medal at the World Cheese Awards. Even in 2023, LANCEWOOD® secured 4 silver and 1 bronze medals. Each year building on the last, demonstrating that LANCEWOOD® isn’t resting on its laurels but actively innovating and refining its range to offer only the best to consumers.
More Than Awards: Inspiration for Every Kitchen with 800+ recipes
All these medals validate our quality, but they also inspire how we cook and eat. Whether you’re whipping up a festive dip, a smooth cheesecake or a savoury pasta bake, LANCEWOOD® has you covered. For a burst of brunch ideas and luscious desserts, explore our cream cheese recipes collection. Looking for high protein meal ideas? Our cottage cheese recipes round-up turns that humble tub into a culinary hero. And if you’re craving comfort, nothing beats a freshly melted serving of cheddar cheese atop a homemade lasagne or grilled sandwich.
The Journey Ahead
Being “proudly South African and world-renowned” isn’t just a slogan; it’s our identity. From the dairy farmers to the artisans crafting each batch, every award we receive is a shared victory. We’re humbled by the trust our consumers place in us and excited for the innovations still to come. As we raise a toast to our recent achievements, we invite you to taste the results for yourself – the proof really is in the product.
Here’s to many more wins ahead, and to the quality and passion that make LANCEWOOD® South Africa’s most-awarded soft cheese brand.
