| Founded | 1936 |
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| Headquarters | New Bothwell, Manitoba |
| Key people | Ivan Balenovic, CEO & President |
| Employees | 50 [1] |
| Website | bothwellcheese.com/ |
Bothwell Cheese is an independently owned Canadian cheese maker known for its award winning cheeses, which are branded under the same name. The company, located in New Bothwell, Manitoba, was founded in 1936 as co-operative by local farmers. It operated as such until 2002, when it was purchased by a group of private investors.[2]
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Bothwell Cheese produces over 30 varieties of cheddar, mozzarella, smoked, traditional, and specialty cheeses. It also sells cheese curds, different flavors of shredded cheese, and variety packages.
The company operates a retail shop at its New Bothwell plant, where it sells fresh cheese and company branded merchandise. [3] It also ships more than two million kilograms of cheese to grocery retailers throughout Canada each year.[2]
In 2011 Bothwell Cheese earned a fifth consecutive first place finish in the cheddar class at the British Empire Cheese Show. It was also awarded third place in the Monterrey Jack class in 2008. This competition is one of Canada's most prestigious cheese competitions and features distinguished cheese makers from around the world.[4][5][6]
Bothwell Cheese also took home three awards at the 2006 Canadian Western Agribition Cheese Competition in Regina, Saskatchewan. Bothwell was named Grand Champion in the two year old aged white cheddar class, while also receiving awards in the cheddar and open classes.[7]
The Manitoba Chamber of Commerce named Bothwell Cheese a finalist for the 2008 Manitoba Business Awards. It was nominated in the category of Outstanding Manitoba Ambassador.[8]