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Dairy Economics and Unit Operations in Dairy Processing

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The 2-day interactive workshop focuses on the fundamentals of dairy “economics”, milk and ingredients pricing, and building blocks of dairy processing. Hands-on demonstrations in the pilot plant, equipment displays/demos. No pre-requisites needed, open to all dairy processing staff.

Yogurts, Fermented Milks and Probiotic Dairy Products

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This course, organized by the California Dairy Innovation Center, in collaboration with the Dairy Council of California and the California Dairy Research Foundation, is hosted by UC Davis. It is tailored for health professionals, product developers, R&D, production and marketing … Continue reading →

Preparing for a Third-Party Audit

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Third-party audits are becoming more of a necessity for small companies to sell products into distribution channels. Preparing for an audit takes effort and time, but it is achievable and can reap financial rewards that come along with increased sales. … Continue reading →

Introduction to Cheese Technology Short Course

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In this 4.5-day course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the scientific and technological principles of cheesemaking. The course includes engaging presentations, hands-on practical exercises, and a thorough exploration of various cheesemaking techniques. Throughout the course, participants will have … Continue reading →

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop

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Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop Overview: • This workshop teaches “HOW” to implement best practices that address the “what” of FSMA requirements • Topics include pathogen control, environmental monitoring, sanitary design, corrective actions, sanitation, and food … Continue reading →

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop

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Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop Overview: • This workshop teaches “HOW” to implement best practices that address the “what” of FSMA requirements • Topics include pathogen control, environmental monitoring, sanitary design, corrective actions, sanitation, and food … Continue reading →

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop

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Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop Overview: • This workshop teaches “HOW” to implement best practices that address the “what” of FSMA requirements • Topics include pathogen control, environmental monitoring, sanitary design, corrective actions, sanitation, and food … Continue reading →

2024 Conference Sponsors

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ACS Sponsorship Each year, ACS hosts the foremost educational conference for cheese professionals. Producers, retailers, distributors, and other influencers from throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and beyond attend to network, sample products, and learn from one another. Contact us today … Continue reading →

ACS 2024 Annual Conference

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  Cheese For Real Buffalo, New York July 10-13, 2024   At the American Cheese Society Annual Conference, we celebrate a vibrant and growing market for world-class American-made cheeses. Our dedication to education keeps us strong in light of the … Continue reading →

ACS 2024 Annual Conference Registration

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Registration options include full registration, single-day passes, guest tickets, and special event tickets. For media credentials and press passes, please contact Endsley Eggert, Marketing Manager.   Register Now! Group Registration If you are registering a group of multiple individuals, you … Continue reading →

Affinage: Techniques, Microbes and Facilities

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Affinage: Explore the craft of cheesemaking, ripening, and grading cheese for sale from the point of view of the affineur. This combination of classroom instruction and discussion will include visits to local cheese aging spaces for a tour and discussion … Continue reading →

Advanced Cheesemaking

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Attendees will spend 2 days at CalPoly, San Luis Obispo CA, receiving instruction on fundamentals of milk, an overview of packaging options for specialty cheeses. Attendees will spend 1.5 days having hands-on experience in the CalPoly creamery for the practical … Continue reading →

Hispanic & Mediterranean Cheeses

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A 2 day course at CalPoly, San Luis Obispo, CA. Attendees will learn about the major types of Hispanic & Mediterranean cheeses; review milk characteristics & quality factors; review basic microbiology & food safety. Attendees will practice & learn new … Continue reading →

ACS Webinar: Sustainability in the Dairy Supply Chain

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Join ACS for a webinar on Thursday, February 22nd at 2pm MT/4pm ET. Title: Sustainability in the Dairy Supply Chain Speaker: Nathan Aldridge, Education & Training Manager, Gourmet Foods International Session Description: In partnership with the ACS Climate Impact Task … Continue reading →

Artisan Cheesemakers Winter Conference

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This two-day virtual/online event hosted by the Vermont Cheese Council is designed to provide exposure to new ideas and educational experiences for artisan cheesemakers – to help them advance their cheesemaking and business practices, as well as our industry as … Continue reading →

Vermont Cheese Council’s Business Miniversity

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This is like an “intro to managing or running a business” course. We hit on leadership, hiring, management, finance and margins, strategy, and marketing topics. Suitable for new (or up and coming) business owners/managers and/or those who have run/managed businesses … Continue reading →

Foreign Materials Prevention in Dairy Products

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The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy provides a pre-competitive forum for processors and Co-ops to openly share food safety best practices and has been convening senior experts from dairy companies to share their best ways to prevent foreign material in … Continue reading →

Judging & Competition 2024 – Call for Entries

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The Call for Entires for the 2024 Judging & Competition has now closed   Process for Submitting to Judging & Competition Determine Eligibility (review the eligibility requirements here) Note: only ACS organizational members are eligible to submit their cheese into … Continue reading →

Latin American Cheese- Short course

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This 2-day, hands-on short course will be filled with the warm flavours of Latin American. Responding to the still growing Latin American Population in North America, cheese makers want to fill the growing demand of Latinos’ favourite food; cheese! Understand … Continue reading →

Affinage: The Art and Science of Maturing Cheese

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Affinage is an art apart. This course covers the infrastructure, tools and equipment, and techniques used by French affineurs to mature all styles of cheese. Students work in the caves at Mons Fromager-Affineur alongside the Mons staff. Classroom work and … Continue reading →

Affinage: The Art and Science of Maturing Cheese

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Affinage is an art apart. This course covers the infrastructure, tools and equipment, and techniques used by French affineurs to mature all styles of cheese. Students work in the caves at Mons Fromager-Affineur alongside the Mons staff. Classroom work and … Continue reading →

The Big Cheese: A Manager’s Toolkit

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A deep dive course at Mons Formation in France for cheese department managers and specialty shop owners. This course covers sourcing cheese, inventory management, margin calculation, staff training, recall protocols, the science of cheese paper, receiving/inspecting/triaging cheese in retail. Hands-on … Continue reading →

ACS Webinar: All About Judging & Competition

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Join ACS staff and committee leaders as we discuss the Annual Judging & Competition. We will cover various topics including the 2024 competition, category changes, entry process, judging process, pricing, eligibility requirements, and other frequently asked questions. There will also … Continue reading →

Dairy Products, Process & Packaging Innovation Conference

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Discover innovation opportunities, learn about market gaps and dairy growth sectors. This conference will feature market insights, with a focus on sustainable, innovative processes and packaging. It offers extensive opportunities for networking.

Third-Party Audits Training

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Learn everything you need to know about third-party audits from a long-time auditor, a retailer requiring audits, and distributors and cheesemakers who have gone through them. Though intended for cheesemakers, anyone who engages in third-party audits is welcome to attend. … Continue reading →

4th Annual Ice Cream Tech Conference

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A two-day short course focused on bench-top formulation and pilot scale production of ice cream, featuring hands-on ice cream formulation. Course fee is $599.00 per person including lunch both days. Early bird tickets with a discount of $100 are available. … Continue reading →

Hands-On Cheese Workshop

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A two-day opportunity to learn from industry experts about cheese making including hands-on cheese making. Course fee is $679.00 per person including lunch both days. Day One dives into the basics components necessary to make cheese. Day Two goes deeper … Continue reading →

Affinage: The Art and Science of Maturing Cheese

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Learn the details of cheese maturing from facilities and equipment requirements, care, the life cycle of rind flora, how make processes relate to affinage, and more. Courses include classroom instruction, daily sensory analysis training for affineurs, and experiential learning including … Continue reading →

The Dairy Practices Council Preconference Workshops

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Preventative Maintenance Best Practices Pumps, Valves and Heat Exchanger Workshop 1:00-4:30 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville Airport Learn preventative maintenance best practices. Hands-on experience with Pilot Scale Heat Exchanger and Demo Pump provided. Environmental Monitoring and Sanitation Controls Workshop Bus … Continue reading →

The Dairy Practices Council Annual Conference

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The 54th Annual Dairy Practices Annual Conference where dairy industry, academic, and regulatory professionals gather to learn dairy food safety best practices from the farm to consumer. An opportunity to expand your network of dairy industry expertise through participation in … Continue reading →

Introduction to Cheesemaking Technology

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In this 4.5-day course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the scientific and technological principles of cheesemaking. The course includes engaging presentations, hands-on practical exercises, and a thorough exploration of various cheesemaking techniques. Throughout the course, participants will have … Continue reading →

Introduction to Dairy Fermentations

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Fermentation via lactic acid bacteria is critical to the manufacture of many cheese varieties. It is also one of the more complex and evolving areas of cheese making technology. This 3-week, fully online course is an overview of lactic cultures … Continue reading →

SF Cheese Fest Returns to San Francisco in September

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California Artisan Cheese Guild’s 8th Annual Festival Brings Cheese Lovers, Cheesemakers, Brands and Industry Leaders Together in San Francisco’s Most Prominent Cheese Celebration California Artisan Cheese Guild announces the return of SF Cheese Fest to San Francisco taking place at … Continue reading →