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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ACS Webinar: Food Safety Culture – What Is It and Where Do I Begin?
Join ACS on Tuesday, October 10th at 12pm MT/2pm ET for a one-hour webinar titled “Food Safety Culture – What Is It and Where Do I Begin?” In 2019, the New Era for Smarter Food Safety identified Food Safety Culture … Continue reading
Board Nominations
Each year, the ACS Nominating Committee seeks nominations of cheese industry professionals to serve in leadership positions on the ACS Board of Directors. ACS values and seeks diverse leadership as defined by race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, … Continue reading
Cheese Profile: Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar
By Marcella Wright, ACS CCP⢠I have a confession to make: my To-Do list of cheeses and things that go with cheese to review as of this writing has more than fifty items. During my cheese travels, it became increasingly … 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
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
2020 CCP⢠Exam Technical Walkthrough
This is a required event for 2020 CCP⢠Exam takers only. WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT How the monitoring process works Tips for preparation Confirming the technical steps necessary to prepare Addressing your questions or concerns For more information, please … Continue reading
Entrant Companies 2023 – for website
Dairy Business Innovation Center Honors Two Wisconsin Companies for Excellence
Dairy Business Innovation Center Honors Two Wisconsin Companies for Excellence
Technical, Aesthetic, Sensory, Tasting Evaluation TestÂŽ (ACS T.A.S.T.E. TestÂŽ)
The ACS T.A.S.T.E. TestÂŽ (Technical, Aesthetic, Sensory, Tasting Evaluation) evaluates cheese professionalsâ knowledge and skills in the assessment of cheese, from determining cheese condition and quality, to evaluating cheese flavor, body, texture, and appearance. Individuals who pass the test will … Continue reading
ACS 2024 Annual Conference Registration
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
ACS 2023 Annual Conference Registration
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 as an Individual here. Register as a Group here. Group Registration If you … Continue reading
CHEESE SENSORY EVALUATION
This intensive one-day workshop provides the technical tools to understand and define the sensory quality of cheese, offering comprehensive and practical information extremely useful for a while range of cheese and food professionals. The course, offered by cheese technologist, cheese … Continue reading
Fundamentals of Food Science
This course covers the core concepts of Food Science and will be held from June 27, 2022âto July 1, 2022. It is designed for technical personnel from other disciplines (chemistry, biology, engineering) and non-technical personnel who have little or no … 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
Judging Process
Judge Selection The ACS Judging & Competition, a blind competition, strives to achieve the highest level of integrity. Each year, the J&C Committee works diligently to identify and select judges who possess the utmost levels of expertise, ethics, and reliability. ACS … Continue reading
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop Overview: ⢠This workshop teaches âHOWâ to implement best practices that address the âwhatâ 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
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop Overview: ⢠This workshop teaches âHOWâ to implement best practices that address the âwhatâ 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
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop Overview: ⢠This workshop teaches âHOWâ to implement best practices that address the âwhatâ of FSMA requirements ⢠Topics include pathogen control, environmental monitoring, sanitary design, corrective actions, sanitation, and food … 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
Exam Software and System Requirements
About the Software (Examsoft) We take the integrity and security of the CCP ExamÂŽ very seriously and have developed our exam processes, in-person proctoring techniques, and administration to reflect this dedication. ACS has partnered with ExamSoft, the world leader in … Continue reading
Judging & Competition FAQs
How are entries judged? Judges work in teams of two: one Technical and one Aesthetic. Technical Judges deduct points for flaws and defects from a perfect score of 50; Aesthetic Judges award points for outstanding characteristics and qualities to 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
Membership Benefits
Membership with the American Cheese Society provides access to targeted benefits, resources, tools, and discounts. Review the member benefits chart below to explore ACS Membership Levels and associated benefits. Find the ACS Membership Level that works for you, and learn … Continue reading
ACS T.A.S.T.E. TESTÂŽ – How to Apply
Step-by-Step Summary of CCSEÂ T.A.S.T.E. TestÂŽ Application Process Review the dates, deadlines, and fees for the CCSE T.A.S.T.E. TestÂŽ. Review the eligibility criteria for the CCSE T.A.S.T.E. TestÂŽ. Please note that a High School Diploma or GED is no longer … Continue reading
HACCP Plan Development for Food Processors
Discover the basic concepts of HACCP and how to develop a plan for your company This three-day workshop will take you through the steps for writing and implementing an intelligent and effective HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) plan. Because … Continue reading
Membership Levels
ACS offers various membership levels to fit you or your company’s needs! Professionals in the cheese and related industries may join at the Professional Level as a Producer or Trade Affiliate. Student and Enthusiast memberships at the Associate Level are … Continue reading
Member Profile: Surfing Goat Dairy
While the majority of us are in the depths of the cold, dark winter, and dreaming of warm, sunny escapes, ACSâs only Hawaiian member is enjoying the season. Surfing Goat Dairy, located in Kula, HI, continues to be as busy … Continue reading
ACS CCPÂŽ 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
Eligibility Criteria for ACS Certifications
Eligibility is determined at the time an application is submitted, and all eligibility requirements MUST be attained at the time of application. Future work hours are not considered in determining eligibility Requirements for Certification Exams Four thousand (4,000) hours of … Continue reading
Dairy Basics: Fundamentals of Quality & Safety Workshop
Participants in the one-day Dairy Basics workshop will gain knowledge of milk properties and factors important to producing quality dairy products. This workshop will review the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and principles of cleaning and sanitizing that are key to … Continue reading
Preparing for a Third-Party Audit
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
Foreign Materials Prevention in Dairy Products
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
The Dairy Practices Council Annual Conference
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
Dairy Basics: Fundamentals of Quality & Safety
This one-day workshop addresses the principles of producing high quality and safe dairy foods. Participants in this workshop will gain knowledge of milk properties and factors important to producing quality dairy products. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and principles of cleaning … Continue reading
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy: Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop
In-person, two-day, hands-on session focused on in-plant pathogen controls. Exercises include designing an EM program, SSOP writing, and challenging real world case studies.
Pasta Filata Cheese Master Course
During this 3-day course, participants will learn the scientific and technological principles of making pasta filata cheeses through lectures, discussions, and hands-on cheesemaking. Participants will learn about the markets and varieties of pasta filata cheese, the ingredients and manufacturing processes, … Continue reading
Travel & Lodging
ACS ROOM BLOCKS We are excited to have you join the cheese community in Buffalo, NY for the ACS 2024 Annual Conference. The majority of conference functions and sessions for attendees will take place at the Buffalo Convention Center located … Continue reading
2024 ACS Certification Exams
DATES, DEADLINES, AND FEES FOR 2024 ACS CERTIFICATION The application period for the 2024 ACS Certified Cheese Professional Exam and the ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator T.A.S.T.E TestÂŽ are now open, and will close March 31st. Applications will be accepted … Continue reading
Judging & Competition Information 2023
The Largest cheese event of its kind took place May 15-19, 2023, ahead of 40th Annual Conference and the winners were announced at the ACS Annual Conference on July 19th. The winners have been posted here! Scores and feedback … Continue reading
American Dairy Goat Association Annual Cheese Competition
Syracuse, New York is the site of the American Dairy Goat Associationâs annual cheese and body products competition held October 3-4, 2022. Judges for this yearâs Cheese competition are Dr. Kerry Kaylegian of Penn State and Brian Schlatter of Hudson, … Continue reading
Call for Presentations – 2024
Do you have broad experience as a presenter (working with and speaking to diverse audiences)? Is your content fresh and highly relevant to cheese industry professionals or enthusiasts? Would your audiences describe you as a dynamic presenter? If you answered … 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
Judging & Competition 2022
The 2022 Judging & Competition winners have been announced. Log back in below to view your feedback and scores! To view your entries, click here. The Largest cheese event of its kind took place May 19-20, 2022, ahead of 39th … Continue reading
Responding to a Pandemic: Lessons Learned About Adapting and Preparing Your Workforce for Change
Session Description: This panel will discuss creating a ânew normalâ that is sustainable and restores productivity amidst a crisis. Panelists will focus on discussing plans of action related to the vaccine and how this can effect both employees and businesses. … Continue reading
LgBRIEtq: The Cheese Industry Guide to Inclusivity of the LGBTQ+ Community
Through the insights and personal stories of panel members, this presentation both celebrates the cheese industryâs past inclusivity of the LGBTQ+ community while also exploring new steps we may all take to further accommodate our consumers and employees. Audience members … Continue reading
The Science of Artisan Cheese: Online Edition
Every two years, over one hundred cheese makers, scientists, and members of the cheese industry gather at North Cadbury Court in Somerset for presentation and discussion of current research on topics related to artisan cheese. Since the first conference in … Continue reading
Selling Direct-to-Consumer: Tips for Success in 2020
Selling Direct-to-Consumer: Tips for Success in 2020 with Tony Cox, 5th Food Group Many specialty food companies are seeing 200% to 400% gains in their direct to consumer business as a result of the pandemic. But how long will … Continue reading
Serve Up Truth: Tracing and Lotting Made Easy
Let us help you stop struggling with how to create lots that make sense so that you can actually DO the traceability you need to do. May 20, 2020, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern Time Join Dr. Michele Pfannenstiel, CEO of Dirigo Food Safety, … Continue reading
Stay Open, Stay Safe: Ensuring Safety in Challenging Times with Paul Medeiros, NSF International
Stay Open, Stay Safe: Ensuring Safety in Challenging Times with Paul Medeiros, NSF International COVID-19 is challenging the food industry to re-think how to serve business partners while keeping employees and customers safe. Although traditional food safety practices are still … Continue reading