Schärdinger is Market Quality Award Winner 2026

Wels, March 2026: Great joy at Schärdinger: In the latest MARKET survey “Käse 2026,” the traditional brand was named overall winner. Schärdinger clearly came out on top among numerous well-known cheese brands, once again confirming its strong position in the Austrian market.

As part of the market test, consumers in Austria were surveyed about various cheese brands. Criteria evaluated included brand awareness, likability, trust, innovation, willingness to purchase, and perceived value for money. The overall ranking is based on the combined results across all these categories, in which Schärdinger achieved first place.

“We are particularly pleased with this award because it is based directly on the evaluation of Austrian consumers,” emphasizes DI Josef Braunshofer, Managing Director of Berglandmilch. “It confirms our commitment to offering high-quality products made from Austrian milk, while at the same time driving innovation and sustainable development.”

Schärdinger looks back on more than 100 years of tradition and stands for high-quality dairy and cheese products from Austria. As part of the cooperative Berglandmilch—owned by thousands of Austrian dairy farmers—the brand combines agricultural heritage, the highest quality standards, and continuous product innovation.

The renewed overall victory in the market test highlights consumers’ trust in the Schärdinger brand and confirms its consistent focus on quality, regionality, and taste.