Wisconsin cheesemaker wins national awards, Mustard seed shortage

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The Mustard Museum
The National Mustard Museum in Middleton, Wisconsin. Public Domain

Wisconsin took home dozens of awards at this year’s national American Cheese Society Judging and Competition. We check in with a champion cheesemaker in Thorp. Then, we take an inside look at the mustard industry with the president of a Wisconsin mustard manufacturer.

Featured in this Show

  • The business of making cheese

    Last month Wisconsin won 90 awards during the national American Cheese Society Judging and Competition. It was more than 25% of awards won around the country. We speak with a champion cheesemaker and owner of Marieke Gouda about making cheese in the Dairy State.

  • Wisconsin mustard company gives look at global shortage, how mustard is made

    Droughts and heat waves last year in Canada severely disrupted the global supply of mustard seeds. This shortage has led France to face a weeks-long shortage of the condiment. We speak with a Wisconsin miller of mustard seed to learn more about the challenges facing the mustard industry.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Mackenzie Krumme Producer
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Royce Podeszwa Technical Director
  • Marieke Penterman Guest
  • Allen Sass Guest

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