A BIG cheese in the dairy industry was honoured with a major award at the Nantwich Show.

Nigel White received the BCB Nantwich Show Cheese Industry Award in recognition of his contribution to the UK dairy industry.

Nigel, who recently stepped down as secretary of both the British Cheese Board and the Stilton Cheese Makers' Association, was presented with the award at the Nantwich Show, the largest international cheese show, on Tuesday, July 28.

Nigel said: “After dedicating my career to promoting and protecting the British cheese industry, it is a true honour to be recognised today by my peers.

“Britain produces some of the finest cheeses in the world and it is an industry I am extremely proud to be a part of.”