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TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2024 /CNW/ – As passionate cheese connoisseurs for over 140 years, Balderson Cheese is dedicated to preserving the craft of Canadian cheesemaking, ensuring those cherished moments – whether around the dinner table or in a fine restaurant – continue to delight for generations. Today, the brand is excited to announce the opening of The Balderson Artisan Cheesemakers Scholarship, an initiative dedicated to inspiring the next generation of cheesemakers in Canada.
The initiative looks to encourage new talented artisans to pursue their passion and to preserve the fine art of cheese production, by providing financial support to up to 25 students who are newly enrolled or currently attending a full-time cheese-focused program at a recognized post-secondary institution across the country.
“The Balderson Scholarship is our way of investing in the future of cheesemaking,” says Bindia Wijesekera, Brand Manager at Balderson Cheese. “We want to encourage the craftsmanship that is at the heart of our brand and encourage prospective cheese artisans to explore this highly-skilled field.”
The Balderson Artisan Cheesemakers Scholarship Details:
Each Scholarship recipient will receive a total of $2,000 CAD, awarded in two parts:
For more information on the Scholarship, its eligibility criteria and entrance form, please visit www.baldersoncheese.ca/scholarship.
About Lactalis Canada Inc.
With 140 years of brand heritage, Lactalis Canada is committed to enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians by producing nutritious and great tasting dairy products. Named on Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers, Lactalis Canada directly employs more than 4,000 employees, supports hundreds of farming families and contributes to the livelihoods of thousands of Canadians who provide essential services to Lactalis Canada’s more than 30 operating sites including 19 manufacturing facilities. The company’s iconic brands include Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, P’tit Québec, Balderson, Cheestrings Ficello, aMOOza!, Astro, Khaas, siggi’s, IÖGO, IÖGO nanö, Olympic, Lactantia, Beatrice, Galbani, and Président. Lactalis Canada’s commitment to responsible and sustainable growth has been recognized with the 2021 Canadian Grocer Impact Award for Sustainability and its CDN $2.9 million investment to the communities in which it operates. Lactalis Canada is part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, headquartered in Laval, France. For more information, visit www.lactalis.ca.
SOURCE Balderson Cheese
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