The Queijos Brasília Award celebrates artisanal excellence with an edition that sets a record for entries and highlights the strength of the local and regional supply chain.
The federal capital is preparing to exalt the quality and tradition of dairy products made in the region. Rancho Canabrava, located in Sobradinho, will host the closing ceremony of the II District Artisanal Cheese Competition on November 19. The initiative marks a milestone for valuing rural producers and directly boosts the agricultural economy.
The event is the result of a strategic collaboration between the Federal District Government, Emater-DF, Seagri, and BRB. More than a contest, the project aims to promote sanitary regularization of agri‑industries and recognize the growing presence of artisanal work in the specialized consumer market.
Technical Excellence Under Review
Before the final celebration, technical rigor dominates the backstage. On November 18, the Emater-DF Technical Training Center in Asa Norte will receive the panel of judges to evaluate the samples. Experts and civil society guests will score the cheeses based on essential criteria such as aroma, texture, and flavor complexity, determining the recipients of gold, silver, and bronze medals.
“The initiative seeks to value artisanal production, encourage sanitary regularization of agri‑industries, and strengthen the local dairy chain, consolidating the productive potential of the Federal District and Goiás.”
Growth and Rural Tourism
This edition of the Queijos Brasília Award reached impressive numbers, cementing its regional relevance. In total, 30 rural producers from the Federal District and Goiás entered 93 certified cheeses. Diversity is one of the contest’s pillars, covering specific categories for cow, goat, sheep, and buffalo milk, demonstrating the region’s production versatility.
Beyond the awards, the event serves as a lever for rural tourism. Organizers intend for the visibility generated to reinforce the so‑called Cheese Route, turning the capital’s rural zone into a destination for gastronomic experiences and sustainable economic development.
The schedule for November 19, open to the public from 5 p.m., will also feature a Producers Fair and areas dedicated to wine tasting and sales. Tickets to closely follow the awards are already available on the Sympla platform. The event not only crowns the best products but also signals a promising future for the artisanal agribusiness of the Midwest.