ELIZABETH, NJ – Atalanta, a corporate brand of Gellert Global Group (GGG), is proud to congratulate its longtime Canadian partners, Mariposa Dairy Ltd. and Quality Cheese Inc., on their outstanding achievements at the 2026 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition, one of the most prestigious and respected cheese competitions in North America.
Among the award-winning products were two Atalanta-owned brands that exemplify the exceptional dedication to craftsmanship, quality, and innovation shared by all three companies:
Celebrity Original Goat Cheese – 1st Place, Category NO (Fresh Rindless Goat's Milk Cheese, Aged 0–30 Days), produced by Mariposa Dairy Ltd.
Celebrity Original Sheep Cheese – 2nd Place, Category OO (Fresh Rindless Sheep's Milk Cheese, Aged 0–30 Days), produced by Mariposa Dairy Ltd.
Celebrity Sweet Fig Goat Cheese – 2nd Place, Category KN (Fresh Goat Cheese with Sweet Predominant Flavor), produced by Mariposa Dairy Ltd.
Eiffel Tower Brie 1x1Kg – 1st Place, Category BT (Added Cream/Double and Triple Crème – Soft Ripened Cheeses), produced by Quality Cheese Inc.
"We are proud to celebrate these achievements with Mariposa Dairy and Quality Cheese," said Gellert Global Group’s CEO Thomas Gellert. "These awards reflect the passion and dedication each partner brings to our work together."
Atalanta has long served as the exclusive U.S. partner for Mariposa Dairy and Quality Cheese for decades, bringing their award winning Canadian cheeses to the U.S. market through the Celebrity® and Eiffel Tower® brands.
The 2026 ACS results highlight the strength of this collaboration. Celebrity Original Goat and Sheep Cheese’s top honor underscores Mariposa Dairy’s leadership in goat and sheep milk cheese, while Eiffel Tower Brie’s first-place win showcases Quality Cheese’s expertise.
