Totnes boasts new champion cheese

Sharpham Dairy, the artisan cheese producer based in Totnes, is boasting a new champion cheese.

Its mixed-milk cheese, Savour, was awarded Champion Cheese at the prestigious Taste of the West Awards 2024. 

This marks the second consecutive year that Sharpham has achieved this distinguished honour after receiving Champion Cheese for its Rushmore cheese in 2023.

Savour, a carefully handcrafted blend of cow’s and goat’s milk, offers a sweet, mellow flavour with a creamy texture, a profile achieved through a delicate process of washing the curds. Inspired by the classic young French Savoie cheese, Savour was initially launched to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it has since become a celebrated staple for cheese enthusiasts across the region and beyond.

Sharpham Dairy is well-known for its sustainable practices, holding the distinction of being the UK’s first B Corp-certified cheese dairy. Led by Greg and Nicky Parsons, the dairy has amassed numerous awards for its range, including the coveted 3 Great Taste Award stars for Cremet and recently winning Gold and Best Products in their category for Elmhirst and their Smoky Red Pepper and Tomato Relish in the Great British Food Awards 2024. 

Co-owner Greg Parsons says: "Winning Champion Cheese two years in a row is a true honour and a testament to our team’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship."