Mossfield becoming a big cheese

Diversifying to cheese production has proved a great success for a Co Offally farmer, writes Trish Dromey

A trophy and a clutch of medals from this year’s International Cheese Awards are expected to give a significant boost to the export prospects of Mossfield Farm organic cheese.

Owner and founder of the Co Offaly-based company, Ralph Haslam came away from the UK event last month with a Waitrose ‘Best Cheese in the Specialist Cheesemaker Section’ trophy as well as a gold, a silver. and two bronze medals.