Denmark’s Dellendale Creamery snag six-medal haul at Perth Royal Food Awards

Successful Denmark cheesemaker Dellendale Creamery took home a swag of medals at the Perth Royal Food Awards last month, winning a gold, bronze and four silver medals for six cheeses.

The awards were presented on June 19 and recognised as the best of the best in WA’s dairy industry, with awards for cheeses, milks, yoghurts, cream, butter, ice-cream and gelato.

This year, 22 producers entered 199 products, and only 15 Champion trophies were awarded.

Products were blind judged by an independent panel of experts, led by chief judge Ros Garstone.

Dellendale had four entries in the semi-hard and eye cheese category at the WA awards, and tool home medals for all four: gold for their Torndirrup Appenzelle and silver for the Shadforth Tilsit, Churchill Rd Raclette, and the Nullaki.

The Torndirrup Appenzelle is inspired by traditional Swiss cheesemaking, and uses unique brines to create a wash-rind cheese that is matured for about three months, lending it a rich, spicy aroma and smooth texture.

The Churchill Rd raclette won the prestigious title of best cheese in Australia at the Australian Grand Dairy Awards in 2024, and claimed best in class at the 2025 national awards.

The Outback brie, Dellendale’s only entry into the mixed or washed rind class, took home silver, as did their triple cream brie in the white mould-ripened cheese class.

Cambray Cheese’s washed rind brie was the clear judges’ favourite of the day, earning the Cundinup producers both best overall dairy product and champion cheese.

Chief executive officer of the Royal Agricultural Society of WA Robyn Sermon said the annual State dairy awards showcased the high quality and diversity of the WA dairy industry.

“These awards highlight the incredible diversity of Australia’s dairy industry,” she said.

“From family-owned cheesemakers and boutique gelato producers to some of the country’s best-known dairy brands, the common thread is an unwavering commitment to quality.

“We’re really fortunate that we have access to such amazing food across WA, and we should be proud of the strength, innovation and craftsmanship that continues to define the dairy sector.”