We’re looking for volunteer leaders to serve on our committees/panels and help identify and provide resources and support services for our membership. Learn more about the work each committee does and to discover where your talents might be needed. To … Continue reading
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Types of cheese service A. Distribution B. Retail / wholesale C. Catering D. Restaurant Customer service A. Role of cheese professional B. Customer care Tastings and Pairings A. Composition B. Cooking with cheese C. Cheese boards
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“WHITNEY,” A RACLETTE-STYLE CHEESE FROM VERMONT, NAMED FIRST PLACE BEST OF SHOW AT 2022 AMERICAN CHEESE SOCIETY JUDGING & COMPETITION
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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
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
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
The Dairy Practices Council Preconference Workshops
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
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
American Cheese Society Resources
The American Cheese Society is dedicated to providing its members, industry professionals, and cheese enthusiasts with educational resources. Whether you are seeking information about best practices in cheesemaking, hoping to get a better understanding of the terms used in the … 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-2-Member Marketing
Member-2-Member Marketing messages are the quickest way to let the cheese community know about your product, service, or upcoming event. ACS will distribute your message through our bi-monthly Cheese Bytes newsletter to the entire active ACS membership. The cost for … Continue reading
Responding to a Pandemic: Lessons Learned About Adapting and Preparing Your Workforce for Change
Session Description: This panel will discuss creating a “new normal” 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
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of ACS. As an active non-profit membership organization, our organization relies on and values the support of our volunteer leaders who share their passion, knowledge, time, and talents to advance the association and the wider cheese … Continue reading
Membership FAQs
What’s the distinction between being an INDIVIDUAL and an ORGANIZATIONAL member of ACS? Individual Membership is designed for industry professionals who seek educational opportunities, networking, online resources, and professional development opportunities for personal growth and career advancement. An Individual Membership … 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, ACS’s only Hawaiian member is enjoying the season. Surfing Goat Dairy, located in Kula, HI, continues to be as busy … Continue reading
Featured Cheese: Sartori’s Cognac BellaVitano
Just in time for the holidays, Sartori Company is releasing its Limited Edition Cognac BellaVitano, Winner of The Super Gold (Best US Cheese) at the 2012 World Cheese Awards. Each wheel is hand-inspected and signed by one of the Master Cheesemakers … Continue reading
Fall Beer Pairings
Autumn is here and aside from crisper weather, apples, and leaves changing, it also means fall beer! Seasonal fall beers typically include pumpkin beers, fresh hop pale ales, and Oktoberfest style ales. While each of these beers is great by … Continue reading
Privacy & Terms
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
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop
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
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
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
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
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
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Direct Assistance to Producers Webinar
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the two agencies will host a webinar on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET, for farmers, ranchers and other producers interested in … Continue reading
ACS Conference Cancellation
After deliberation, due to events outside our control, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 37th Annual ACS Conference & Competition, scheduled to take place in Portland, Oregon July 22-25. Our priority is you – our valued conference … Continue reading
Board of Director Candidates
Each year, the ACS Nominating Committee seeks nominations of cheese industry professionals to serve in leadership positions on the ACS Board of Directors. The number of slots available and category of nominees sought is announced each year in advance of the nominating … Continue reading
Conference Tours
Experience the flavors of Buffalo like never before with our exclusive Pre-Conference and Post-Conference tours, designed to introduce conference attendees to our host city, Buffalo! Ticket costs for each tour vary and may include lunch, tastings, and transportation. All tours … Continue reading
Celebrating American Cheese Month – Final Taste Off!
October… it’s one of the best months of the year. It’s a little less warm, football season is in full swing, Halloween is right around the corner, and, perhaps most importantly, it’s the time to celebrate the delicious diversity that … Continue reading
Celebrating American Cheese Month – Taste Off (Round 2): Midwest vs South
October… it’s one of the best months of the year. It’s a little less warm, football season is in full swing, Halloween is right around the corner, and, perhaps most importantly, it’s the time to celebrate the delicious diversity that … Continue reading
Celebrating American Cheese Month – Taste Off (Round 1): Coast vs Coast
October… it’s one of the best months of the year. It’s a little less warm, football season is in full swing, Halloween is right around the corner, and, perhaps most importantly, it’s the time to celebrate the delicious diversity that … 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
Judging & Competition Winners
Competition Winner Archive This collection spans the years 1989-2022. Currently, the years 2000-2019 and 2022 are digitized. 2023 Winners (2023 Entrants) 2022 Winners 2019 Winners 2018 Winners 2017 Winners 2016 Winners 2015 Winners 2014 Winners 2013 … Continue reading
ACS Lexicon & Glossary
The ACS Cheese and Dairy Product Lexicon and Glossary (ACS Lexicon & Glossary) aims to facilitate conversations across the supply chain of cheese by creating a credible, modern resource that provides a greater understanding of the myriad ways in which … Continue reading
Featured Cheeses
Grafton Village Cheese’s Clothbound Cave-Aged Cheddar and Bear Hill By Marcella Wright, ACS CCP™ Cheesemaking has been a tradition in Grafton Village, Vermont since the late 1800’s when local dairy farmers formed a coop to pool their surplus milk. In … Continue reading
Retailer Profile: The Cheese Shop in Concord, MA
Owner Peter Lovis recently discussed The Cheese Shop, in Concord, Massachusetts, with the American Cheese Society. Below is his favorite “Desert Island” cheese, what new cheese is exciting the staff at The Cheese Shop, and what you can expect when … Continue reading
Cheese Profile: Rogue River Blue
By Marcella Wright, ACS Certified Cheese Professional It’s fall and for blue cheese fans, that means it’s Rogue River Blue time… I’ll just say it at the top of this profile, David Gremmels and Cary Bryant are two of my … Continue reading
The Science of Artisan Cheese – A Recap
Kate Arding, co-founder of Culture Magazine, ACS Board member, and Chair of the ACS Regulatory & Academic Committee, traveled to England in August 2012 for “The Science of Artisan Cheese” — a two-day conference held by the Specialist Cheese Makers … 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
Board of Directors
Interested in Board Service? Learn about serving on the Board and the nomination and election process. Contact the ACS Board of Directors.
Hazard Analysis & Preventive Controls for Small-Scale Dairy Processors Workshop
Participants in the one-day Hazard Analysis and Preventive Controls workshop will gain an understanding of the food safety elements required by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) for small-scale dairy food processors. This workshop reviews food safety practices required by … Continue reading
2024 Avian Flu Updates and FAQ
For more information about the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak and its impact on dairy cows and cheese safety, check out the resources below. Â ACS will update our information as the situation develops. Â Centers for Disease Control … Continue reading
ACS Webinar: How You and Your Cow’s Milk Supplier Can Track and Reduce GHG Emissions: Getting Acquainted with FARM ES
Join ACS for a webinar on Friday, April 12th at 1pm MT/3pm ET. In partnership with the ACS Climate Impact Task Force, join ACS for our second event in our climate impact webinar series; an opportunity to learn and share … Continue reading
Coffee, Tea, and Creamers: The Science and Art of Milk in Beverages
Chapman University in Collaboration with the CA Dairy Innovation Center Presents: Coffee, Tea, and Creamers: The Science and Art of Milk in Beverages on January 16-17, 2024. Experts will share the tricks and tips of formulating coffee and tea beverages … Continue reading
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
4th Annual Ice Cream Tech Conference
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
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
Hands-On Cheese Workshop (2-day)
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