About Us
Maia Cheese
The tradition is cheese that is merged with the innovation.
Maia is a company where experience craftsmanship merges with technological innovations to offer cheeses of the highest quality
Since 1998, we combine the experience craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to create cheese natural of the highest quality. Each piece reflects care, knowledge and the commitment to a development that respects the tradition and look to the future.
Our plant is located in the heart of one of the areas of dairy most privileged of Uruguay. This strategic location allows us to access quickly to the ports of Montevideo and Colonia, connecting with global and regional clients.
Under the registered trademark MAIA and the slogan “THE TASTE OF CHEESE”, we create products that retain the essence craftsmanship in every strand, every cut, every texture. Because we believe that the true flavour is born of a balance between origin, technique and passion.
“A WINE TASTING”
Edam cheese Ball – silver Medal (2009)
Brie cheese – bronze Medal (2011); gold Medal (2009 and 2018)
Camembert cheese – bronze Medal (2010, 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2018); silver Medal (2011,2013); gold Medal (2009 and 2012)
Gruyere cheese – “Grand champion industrial” (2010); silver Medal (2011, 2014 and 2018); gold Medal (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2024); Bronze Medal (2015)
Cheese Lean – Silver Medal (2014 and 2015); gold Medal (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013)
Cheese Lean without salt – Bronze Medal (2014); gold Medal (2015)
Provolone – Silver Medal (2014 and 2022); Bronze Medal (2018)
Queso Muzzarella – Gold Medal (2015)
Cheese Dambo – Silver Medal (2015)
Gouda cheese – Silver Medal (2022)
Parmesan cheese – Bronze Medal (2022) and Gold Medal (2024)
Cheese Maasdam – Silver Medal (2024)
“EXPO SUIPACHA”
Gruyere cheese – gold Medal (2011)
“MERCOLÁCTEA”
Gruyere cheese – silver Medal (2011)
Camembert cheese – bronze Medal (2010)
Cheese Lean with salt – silver Medal (2010)