PRESS RELEASE FROM CLAWSON FARMS

Award-Winning Cheesemaker, Clawson Farms, Combines Heritage and Innovation with Launch of Professionals Range

Clawson Farms, proud farmer-owned cheesemakers with over a century of heritage, is delighted to announce the launch of its Clawson Farms Professionals range – a selection of versatile British cheese formats specifically developed to meet the evolving needs of chefs, caterers and foodservice professionals. The innovative range has been designed with a clear focus: delivering convenience, consistency, profitability and ease of use, without compromising on quality.

At the heart of Clawson Farms’ Professionals range is a selection of precision sliced cheeses, and the highly versatile Artisan Blue Stilton® Crumb and
Artisan Shropshire Blue Crumb, offering solutions that streamline preparation while maintaining exceptional flavour and presentation standards. From core classics to indulgent premium Burger Melts, Clawson Farms Professionals presents a range of options that work across a wide variety of dishes and menu formats. 

Bill Mathieson, Managing Director, Clawson Farms
“We understand the pressures faced by today’s catering professionals – for successful menus and smooth-running kitchen operations, ingredients that support speed, consistency, and cost control are more critical than ever. Our Professionals Range has been developed to support chefs in delivering high-quality dishes with greater ease and reliability. Useful formats, such as our Artisan Blue Stilton® or Artisan Shropshire Blue Crumb, and precision-cut slices, not only demonstrate the provenance of our award-winning British cheeses but also deliver a truly adaptable and versatile range of fine heritage cheese for all-day menu use across many foodservice sectors.”

Supporting Chefs with Provenance and Performance 

Established in 1912, Clawson Farms has built its reputation on expert cheesemaking using three essential ingredients: tradition, time and taste. The new Professionals range stays true to these values, using milk from dedicated farmer-owners who prioritise animal welfare and environmental stewardship, before being expertly crafted by skilled cheesemakers. 

The result is a portfolio of award-winning cheeses that deliver both outstanding flavour and operational ease in professional kitchens. The product formats have been designed for convenience and minimal waste; the range enables kitchens to optimise preparation time while maintaining high standards across every plate. They are available in multiple foodservice-friendly formats:

• Artisan Blue Stilton® Crumb – World Champion Gold Award winner, an iconic cheese, rich and bold flavour with a creamy texture. 

• Artisan Shropshire Blue Crumb – Supreme Champion winner, a full-flavoured, mellow blue cheese, with a distinctive, natural golden colour.

Both eliminate the need for manual crumbling while delivering the rich, distinctive taste of traditional hand-graded, hand-turned Artisan Blue Stilton® and Artisan Shropshire Blue. The crumb format not only enhances efficiency but also supports precise portion control and creative menu development. Ideal for pizzas, pasta, soups, pies, jacket potatoes, sauces and much more. Available as 500g resealable pouches or in 1kg and 10kg bags.

• Burger Melts – Round, precision-cut slices of hand-graded, hand-turned Artisan Blue Stilton® or Artisan Shropshire Blue, perfect for burgers, toasties and bagels. Available in 10 Slice packs, 2x5 (25g)

• Individual portions – Single wedge portions of hand-graded, hand-turned Artisan Blue Stilton or Artisan Shropshire Blue, ideal for cheeseboards, charcuterie boards and festive platters. Available as 20 x 50g portions.

In addition, the range features bold, contemporary flavour innovations such as Caribbean Blazer® Cheddar with Scotch Bonnet & Chilli Relish and Smoky Jack – Monterey Jack & BBQ, both available in catering packs of round Burger Melts and squares as 20 x 25g Slices (500g), offering an effortless way to add rich, smoky flavour, perfect for indulgent comfort food.

By blending award-winning heritage with modern functionality, Clawson Farms’ Professionals range empowers chefs to create standout dishes that resonate with consumers while ensuring operational efficiency. Clawson Farms remains committed to producing exceptional British cheeses that celebrate provenance, support farmer-owners, and inspire creativity in professional kitchens. 

To learn more about Clawson Farms and its range of products for foodservice call 01664 822332, go to www.clawson.co.uk or email enquiries@clawson.co.uk

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EDITOR’S NOTES:

Clawson Farms is one of only four dairies in the world permitted to make Stilton® and one of the oldest farmers’ cooperatives in the UK.  It’s 100% British owned and relies solely on local milk from 31 local farms in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

As well as its long heritage and expertise, the company’s continued investment in the business in technology to support the traditional hand-crafted methods which the licence dictates must be used means Clawson Farms is now the leader in its field.

Clawson Farms’ distinguished Blue Stilton®– ready at around 12 weeks old – is crumbly and creamy with a bold, distinctive, tangy flavour, it has been a repeat winner at numerous notable cheese awards over the years, including winning Supreme Champion at the acclaimed International Cheese & Dairy Awards.