Tomino del Boscaiolo, the famous flagship product of the company based in Rivarolo Canavese, wins over the international jury in Staffordshire. Two golds and one bronze crown the tradition and innovation of Piedmontese production on a global scale.
The spotlight of the world’s oldest and most prestigious dairy competition shines on Piedmont, and specifically on the Canavese area. Caseificio Longo received a total of three medals—two golds and one bronze—at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards 2026 in Staffordshire (UK), projecting the historic specialties of the Rivarolo Canavese company straight to the pinnacle of global excellence.
Leading this exceptional triumph is the brand’s iconic product, the Tomino del Boscaiolo, which captivated the jury of over 250 international experts thanks to its unmistakable texture, perfect balance of flavors, and the superior quality of the raw materials used.
The Medals Breakdown
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- Gold Medal: Awarded to Tomino del Boscaiolo with Speck in the category dedicated to flavored cheeses and smoked specialties. It took the top spot for its perfect combination of the tomino’s sweetness and creaminess mixed with the bold, aromatic note of the speck.
- Gold Medal: Awarded to Tomino del Boscaiolo Naturale (Plain), which stepped onto the highest podium in its reference category, celebrating the purity of Piedmontese milk and the mastery of traditional recipe-making.
- Bronze Medal: Awarded once again to Tomino del Boscaiolo Naturale, securing another prestigious placement in a second competitive category focused on soft cheese excellence and regional territorial identities, confirming a “double excellence.”
Founded in 1897, the British event represents the Mount Olympus of the global dairy sector. Competing and winning in such a selective environment directly reflects the rigor that Caseificio Longo applies daily at every single stage of the supply chain: from collecting milk, sourced exclusively from selected Piedmontese farms, to meticulous artisanal production processes.
With these exceptional awards, Caseificio Longo confirms its status as an ambassador of high-quality Piedmontese production and “Made in Italy” worldwide, proving that an authentic bond with one’s land and generational expertise are the ultimate keys to achieving milestones of global significance.
