A WHITCHURCH-based cheese company has impressed the judges at an international awards ceremony.

Ornua Ingredients UK won two gold awards for its grated smoked cheddar at the International Cheese Awards in Nantwich.

The firm, which is based at the Waymills Industrial Estate, also took a silver and bronze awards, as well as being highly commended in another category.

Richard Thorpe, from Ornua, said: " We were particularly pleased to have won every single medal in the main grated cheese class for UK exhibitors, as well as the gold medal in the other grated class.

"It was a great day for Ornua and all of our customers."

The show is the biggest in the world with more than 5,000 cheese entries and nearly 300 judges.