Pilgrims Choice is a cheese brand owned by Irish dairy exporter Ornua (formerly Adams Foods Ltd and the North Downs Dairy), with UK operations based in Leek, Staffordshire.
Despite an Identification Code of UK LK002, Pilgrims Choice is substantially sourced from Irish-produced cheese.[1] The company packs include Mature Cheddar, Mature Lighter and Extra Mature Cheddar.[2]
History
Pilgrims Choice was founded by David Hardisty, the founder of North Downs Dairy, in 1985,[3] and was bought by the Irish Dairy Board in 1997.[4]
The brand Pilgrims Choice was launched onto the retail market in 1999 as a pre-packaged cheese in its trademark black packaging. Pilgrims Choice Farmhouse Vintage Extra Mature then became Britain's fastest growing