Agaete Celebrates Success of its Cheese Makers at World Cheese Awards 2026

The Agaete City Council congratulates Macarena Cruz Méndez (Quesería del Rosario) for her 'Super Gold' cheese and Ismael García Jiménez (Quesería Taiguy) for his silver medal.

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The Agaete City Council has congratulated Macarena Cruz Méndez, from Quesería del Rosario, and Ismael García Jiménez, from Quesería Taiguy, for the awards won at the World Cheese Awards 2026.

The municipality of Agaete celebrates the recognition achieved by two of its cheese makers at the prestigious World Cheese Awards 2026. The City Council publicly congratulated Macarena Cruz Méndez and the entire family of Quesería Artesanal del Rosario, whose cured cow's milk cheese was distinguished with a “Super Gold” award.
Furthermore, the work of Ismael García Jiménez, from Quesería Taiguy, was recognized with a silver medal for his cheese at the same event.
On behalf of the municipality's residents, the council extended congratulations to both cheese makers, encouraging them to "continue reaping success."
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Agaete (15/11/2026)