About Pilgrims Choice
Pilgrims Choice is the UK's second-ranked cheddar cheese brand, owned by Irish dairy exporter Ornua and processed at their Leek, Staffordshire facility. Known for bold, characterful flavour, Pilgrims Choice has won multiple awards including Reserve Champion Overseas, Champion Overseas Cheddar, and Best Irish Cheddar at the 2025 International Cheese and Dairy Awards, where their Extra Mature Cheddar collected seven medals including three golds. The signature black packaging with distinctive colour palette has been refreshed in 2025 alongside new block formats. Pilgrims Choice offers mature and extra mature cheddar in blocks and convenient grated formats, plus a new Inclusions range of blended cheeses with added flavours for adventurous consumers. Committed to sustainability, Ornua has transitioned grated cheese to fully recyclable packaging, delivering a 48% carbon footprint reduction. Available at Tesco, ASDA, One Stop and all major UK supermarkets, Pilgrims Choice is the award-winning choice for cheddar lovers seeking quality and flavour.





