Health A. Health benefits B. Health concerns Regulations governing cheese industry procedures A. Regulatory bodies B. Registration and licensing C. Milk D. Import/export E. Product labeling and dating F. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) G,. Inspections, investigations, and targeted sampling Food … Continue reading
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Cheese Profile: Marieke Goudas
Holland’s Family Cheese: Marieke Goudas By Marcella Wright, ACS CCP™ In 2013, Marieke Penterman’s “Marieke Gouda” won Grand Champion at the US Cheese Championship. This award came less than five years after she made her first wheel of Gouda on … Continue reading
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The American Cheese Society (ACS) values your privacy and steadfastly believes in protecting information pertaining to our website visitors, members, and customers. We do not share information with third parties and we only contact you based on your requests and … Continue reading
ACS CCP® Exam – How to Apply
Step by Step Summary of CCP Application Process Review the dates, deadlines, and fees for the CCP Exam. Review the eligibility criteria for the CCP Exam. Please note that a High School Diploma or GED is no longer … Continue reading
Conference Tours
Experience the flavors of Des Moines like never before with our exclusive Pre-Conference and Post-Conference tours, designed to introduce conference attendees to our host city, Des Moines! Sample locally-made cheeses and discover the hidden gems of this vibrant city. Ticket … Continue reading
Official Conference Cheesemongers
2024 OCC Applications Open APPLY HERE Overview Each year, the ACS Annual Conference relies on the hard work and dedication of countless volunteers. Among these key volunteers are the Official Conference Cheesemongers (OCCs). The OCCs are a crucial part of … Continue reading
ACS T.A.S.T.E. TEST® – How to Apply
Step-by-Step Summary of CCSE T.A.S.T.E. Test® Application Process Review the dates, deadlines, and fees for the CCSE T.A.S.T.E. Test®. Review the eligibility criteria for the CCSE T.A.S.T.E. Test®. Please note that a High School Diploma or GED is no longer … Continue reading
Packing and Shipping Tips for Success
Join Katie Grice, Process Evolution Manager for Murray’s Cheese, for a conversation about best practices in shipping, and how to set yourself up for success, and tips that will help you exceed your customer’s expectations. Key Takeaways It’s all in … Continue reading
Meet Shelia Flanagan Live Webinar & Virtual Cheese Tasting
Sheila Flanagan Nettle Meadow Farm Join Michael Landis & Sheila Flanagan for a talk around her farm, cheesemaking stories and a virtual cheese tasting on Wednesday, May 13th at 4:00 pm EDT. Not only do they make amazing cheeses, but … Continue reading
COVID-19 Resources
To help support our community during this pandemic, our team has curated a list of resources across a variety of topics. We encourage you to utilize these resources as you look to make your own business plans and stay informed. … Continue reading
ACS Member Profiles
Faces and Stories of Our Community We love our members at ACS and want to share their stories far and wide. Keep checking back for more of their stories! If you’re an ACS member who’d like to be featured, contact … Continue reading
Shipping to the ACS Conference
If you are shipping food products to be used at conference for any event, ACS requires that you complete the Product Information Form. This does NOT include SWAG bag items. If you were approved to submit a SWAG bag item, … Continue reading
Judging & Competition Eligibility Requirements
The 2024 Competition is Open for Entries. Enter Here The ACS Board of Directors and Judging & Competition Committee have determined that the following types of entities may enter the ACS Judging & Competition: ACS Membership Entrant must be a … Continue reading
Advocacy & Engagement Timeline
Ongoing: ACS engages with FDA on a regular basis via in-person meetings and phone calls to ensure open lines of communication and to build understanding of our industry. 2-12-2021: ACS Submits Comments to FDA on the Proposed Rule for Food … Continue reading
Tips for Cheese Lovers
Buying Cheese When buying cheese, it’s best to find a reliable source, such as a specialty market, cheese shop, or gourmet foods store that specializes in cheeses. Often, your local farmer’s market and a cheesemaker’s Web site are excellent resources, as you will often … Continue reading
You’ve Won at the ACS Judging & Competition: Now How Do You Market It?
Register for the event here: https://cheese.memberclicks.net/webinar_august2023 Time & Date: August 9th at 3pm EST / 2pm CT / 1pm MT / 12pm PT This session is a conversation from several different speakers, including Janet Fletcher and other cheesemakers on how … Continue reading
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Judging & Competition Volunteer Opportunities
The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition is looking for volunteers to help run this year’s competition! This is only volunteer sign up for the Judging and Competition – the Conference Volunteer sign up will come at a later date. … Continue reading
Packing and Shipping your Competition Entries 2019
Shipping Materials are Now Available The documents required for shipping your competition entries is now available. Log in to the Online Competition Entry System for access to your shipping materials. Receiving Day Your product should be shipped to arrive on … Continue reading
American Cheese Education Foundation Webinar Archive
Welcome to the ACEF Webinar Archive! Browse this resource to access educational webinar content from the ACS webinar collection. In addition to these webinars, you can also find online training at the Safe Cheesemaking Hub. Learn more about upcoming webinars … Continue reading
Committees and Advisory Panels
The American Cheese Society is a network of volunteer leaders who provide resources in services of our members. We’re glad for your interest in joining our committees! We will be reopening applications for our committees after the ACS 2024 Conference. … Continue reading
Newsletter Archive
This digital collection of newsletters spans the different iterations of the American Cheese Society’s member newsletter. Spanning from 1990 to the present, these newsletters serve as the main communication tool between the organization and our members. This archive encompasses our … Continue reading
ACS Judging & Competition Cheese Entry Categories
Click Here to Download the Full List of 2024 Categories A. FRESH UNRIPENED CHEESES Cheese Curds, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Fromage Blanc, Fromage Frais, Impastata, Mascarpone, Quark, Ricotta. Excluded: Cheeses with any added flavor (Refer to Category KA), Queso … Continue reading
Detailed Responsibilities Related to Cheese
Please use the list below for examples of acceptable descriptions for the ‘Detailed Responsibilities Related to Cheese’ section of the ACS T.A.S.T.E. exam. Cheesemaker: Procure raw materials Cheese make Develop new recipes Determine ingredient mix (cultures, etc) Age cheese Develop HACCP Document cold … Continue reading
Member Profile: Cheese CSAs
With the growing popularity of Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) in the United States, many cheesemakers are partnering with local farms to offer a supplemental cheese CSA. Each CSA works a little differently, but the basics are that farmers offer “shares” … Continue reading
Classified Ads
Do you have equipment for sale? Land, a farm, or a creamery to sell or lease? Submit an ACS Classified Listing by emailing [email protected] with your ad and photos. Ads are free for ACS members, and $25 for non-members. Do … Continue reading
Bylaws of the American Cheese Society, Inc.
Approved by the Membership on August 7, 2010 ARTICLE I: NAME, LOCATION AND DEFINITIONS Section 1. Name The name of the corporation shall be The American Cheese Society. Section 2. Location The administrative offices of the association shall be in … Continue reading
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Welcome to The American Cheese Society ACS is the leader in promoting and supporting American cheeses, providing the cheese industry with educational resources and networking opportunities, while encouraging the highest standards of cheesemaking focused on safety and sustainability. This site … Continue reading
Judging & Competition 2024 – Call for Entries
We are now accepting entries for the 2024 Judging & Competition 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 the competition. … Continue reading
Pasteurization Short Course
Participants in this three-day course will gain knowledge on the operational and regulatory procedures used for pasteurization, with an emphasis on milk. The course begins with a focus on the composition and microbiology of milk to set the stage for … Continue reading
DZTE Cheese & Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Join France 44 in supporting the next generation of cheese educators and researchers! We’re hosting an evening of casual grazing and imbibing in support of Daphne Zepos’ lifework in collaboration with DZTE and David Lockwood of Neal’s Yard Dairy. Daphne … Continue reading
Judging & Competition 2023 – Call for Entries
Welcome to the American Cheese Society’s Annual Judging & Competition! At this time, entries for the 2023 Judging & Competition have closed. More information regarding shipping will be released closer to May. Review your submitted entries on Award … Continue reading
American Dairy Goat Association Annual Cheese Competition
Syracuse, New York is the site of the American Dairy Goat Association’s annual cheese and body products competition held October 3-4, 2022. Judges for this year’s Cheese competition are Dr. Kerry Kaylegian of Penn State and Brian Schlatter of Hudson, … Continue reading
ACS CCP® Education Series – Part 2
ACS CCP® Education Series Date: June 9th & June 23rd Time: 4pm – 5pm MT Session Description: Come and join us as members of the Certification Committee walk through parts of the Body of Knowledge and bring questions related to … Continue reading
ACS CCP® Education Series – Part 1
ACS CCP® Education Series Date: June 9th & June 23rd Time: 4pm – 5pm MT Session Description: Come and join us as members of the Certification Committee walk through parts of the Body of Knowledge and bring questions related to … Continue reading
T.A.S.T.E. TEST INFORMATIONAL SESSION
T.A.S.T.E. TEST INFORMATIONAL SESSION – REGISTER NOW Date: May 12th Time: 4pm – 5pm MT Session Description: Join us for a breakdown of what to expect during the upcoming 2022 ACS T.A.S.T.E. TEST® followed by a Q & A session … Continue reading
Pasteurization Short Course
Participants in this three-day course will gain knowledge on the operational and regulatory procedures used for pasteurization, with an emphasis on milk. The course begins with a focus on the composition and microbiology of milk to set the stage for … Continue reading
2022 ACS Annual Conference
Blazing the Trail for Cheese Portland, Oregon July 20-23, 2022 The American Cheese Society is the leader in promoting and supporting American cheeses and we held our first face-to-face conference since 2019 in July 2022. Attendees were able … Continue reading
2021 CERTIFIED CHEESE PROFESSIONAL® EXAM
ACS will be holding the CCP™ Exam virtually. Review the application process, requirements for eligibility, and apply to sit for the 2021 online exam: https://www.cheesesociety.org/certification/certification-2/ When: August 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. MT
Recertification Deadline for the 2014 and 2017 classes of CCPs.
ACS Certified Cheese Professionals® are required to renew their certification with ACS every three years by demonstrating continued professional development in the cheese industry. After the three-year period, candidates must submit evidence of continuing education and involvement in the cheese … Continue reading
Getting Your Cheese to Retailers
Getting Your Cheese to Retailers – REGISTER NOW Date: March 25, 2021 Time: 12pm – 1pm MST Session Description: Join us for a discussion followed by a Q & A session with Sarah Masoni and Gordon Edgar, who will provide … Continue reading
Cheese Science with Pat
Cheese Science! with Pat Polowsky Date: August 13 Session Description: Join Pat as he takes us through six mini-lessons in cheese science including Why is Milk White, Coagulations! You’ve Won, Affineur Hardly Knew Her and more! Presenter: Pat Polowsky, founder … Continue reading
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Cheese O’Clock: Online Tasting with Janet Fletcher and Laura Werlin
Cheese O’Clock: Online Tasting with Janet Fletcher and Laura Werlin American Cheese Month is just around the corner. What better time to show our nation’s cheesemakers some love? Over four Thursdays in May, join food author and blogger Janet Fletcher … Continue reading
COVID-19 and Your Logistics Operation
Preparing your supply chain is critical for success in the face of a global crisis. As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, it is essential that you effectively communicate and set expectations with your business partners to … Continue reading
Beginner’s Art & Science of Cheese Making Short Course
February 17 to 19, 2020 Register by December 1- $699 After December 1st- $749 Final Deadline for registration- February 1st, 2020. Have you ever wondered what makes cheddar a cheddar? Or how you could make cheese your own mozzarella? Cheese … Continue reading
American Cheese Society Member Event – We’re Going Virtual!
VIRTUAL Member Event SAVE THE DATE: JULY 23 The first virtual member event in ACS history, this half day experience will be full of valuable educational and networking events and opportunities. More information coming soon, check out this page. Sponsor … Continue reading
Packing and Shipping your Competition Entries
Shipping Materials are Now Available The 2023 Judging & Competition Platform Can Be Found Below View Award Force Entry Platform The documents required for shipping your competition entries are now available. Helpful links for shipping perishable items: FedEx UPS Receiving … Continue reading
Pre-Conference Food Safety Workshop
Wednesday, July 10th Where Are You in the Food Safety Journey? I’m living the food safety life, but could always use good company for a refresher. I’ve begun down the food safety path but could use advice with the directions. … Continue reading