New cheese tasting world record set
A new cheese tasting world record has been set.
In total 1,180 people sampled three different kinds of cheese made by the dairy company Alpina Productos Alimenticios S.A.S BIC's products in the municipality of Sopo, Cundinamarca, Colombia.
The samples - which highlighted the history, tradition and quality of the Alpina brand - were the Gruyere cheese, which symbolised the firm's origins and its maturing process, the Sopo cheese, which was created for the company's 70th anniversary in 2015, and the Argovia cheese, which was made for Alpina's 80th birthday, and represents "European techniques and Colombia's dairy richness".
All 1,180 participants successfully set the new record, which was previously done by the Kangaroo Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Association in Australia, where 1,000 people feated on cheese.
Natalia Ramirez, a Guinness World Records adjudicator, who was present at the event in the municipality of Sopo, Cundinamarca, Colombia, on May 25, said: 'As the official Adjudicator of this record attempt, I am delighted to witness such a passionate gathering of cheese enthusiasts.
"This event not only celebrates the art of cheese tasting, but it also highlights Alpina's dedication to excellence in the dairy industry.
'Congratulations to all participants for making this historic milestone possible!'
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