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 →

Featured Cheese: Zingerman’s Lincoln Log

Posted on March 19, 2014 at 10:18 am.

Written by Adam Bundy

By: Marcella Wright, ACS CCP This winter has been brutal in many parts of the country, with Michigan receiving record snowfalls. A few weeks ago, I found myself driving in a snow storm from Kalamazoo to Detroit looking forward to … Continue reading →

DZTE Cheese & Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Posted on May 2, 2023 at 8:17 am.

Written by Adam Bundy

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 →

Cheese, Beer & Dinner Pairing – Publix Aprons Cooking School

Posted on September 3, 2019 at 10:04 am.

Written by Michael Landis

American Cheese Month with Certified Cheese Pro Michael Landis Saturday, October 26, at 6:30 PM – Tampa, FL October is American Cheese month and to celebrate we are pairing up some American Artisan Cheeses with some American Craft Beers. Join … Continue reading →

Cheese, Beer & Dinner Pairing – Publix Aprons Cooking School

Posted on September 1, 2019 at 9:21 am.

Written by Michael Landis

American Cheese Month with Certified Cheese Pro Michael Landis Saturday, October 19th at 6:30 PM – Sarasota, FL October is American Cheese month and to celebrate we are pairing up some American Artisan Cheeses with some American Craft Beers. Join … Continue reading →

Cheese, Beer & Dinner Pairing – Publix Aprons Cooking School

Posted on September 1, 2019 at 9:07 am.

Written by Michael Landis

American Cheese Month with Certified Cheese Pro Michael Landis Friday, October 18th, 6:30 pm – Lakeland, FL October is American Cheese month and to celebrate we are pairing up some American Artisan Cheeses with some American Craft Beers. Join Michael … Continue reading →

Cheese Profile: Canadian Red Leaf Cheddar

Posted on March 26, 2015 at 11:06 am.

Written by Sarah Spira

By Marcella Wright, ACS CCP™ I spent the last several weeks in Georgia helping transition my parents into Assisted Living. While my mom and I waited for my dad to recover from hip surgery, I introduced her to several new … Continue reading →

Fiscalini Farmstead’s San Joaquin Gold & Vintage Bandage Cheddar

Posted on February 13, 2014 at 1:47 pm.

Written by Adam Bundy

By Marcella Wright, CCP On a recent trip to Los Angeles, I scored a substantial wedge of Award-Winning Fiscalini Bandage Cheddar. Made in the English tradition by Cheesemaker Mariano Gonzalez under the watchful eye of third generation dairy farmer, John Fiscalini. … Continue reading →

Cheese Profile: Rogue River Blue

Posted on October 28, 2013 at 8:03 pm.

Written by Sarah Spira

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 →

ADSA/ACS Discover Conference 2023

Posted on November 16, 2022 at 2:06 pm.

Written by Don Knox

44th Annual Discover Conference WHY CHEESE FROM MILK? ACS and ADSA held this conference virtually May 3-4, 2023 Hosted by the American Dairy Science Association in collaboration with American Cheese Society You can still register to view the recordings until … Continue reading →

American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) Discover Conference

Posted on October 24, 2022 at 11:24 am.

Written by Don Knox

Hosted by the American Dairy Science Association in collaboration with American Cheese Society, this ADSA Discover Conference will inform some of the latest research on the nutritional and health promoting aspects of milk and cheese. The overarching goals of this … Continue reading →

Protected: Judging & Competition 2022 Score Data

Posted on August 22, 2022 at 2:18 pm.

Written by Don Knox

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Fundamentals of Food Science

Posted on February 7, 2022 at 11:22 am.

Written by Adam Bundy

This course covers the core concepts of Food Science and will be held from June 27, 2022—to 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 →

Exam Software and System Requirements

Posted on June 4, 2020 at 5:01 pm.

Written by Kristina Bobrowski

About the Software (Examsoft) We take the integrity and security of the CCP Exam® 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 →

Special Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours

Posted on April 27, 2020 at 11:07 am.

Written by Sarah Spira

Special Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT) Join the Dairy Foods Research Centers for a special Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours focused on how the Dairy Foods Industry is addressing the … Continue reading →

Special Dairy Foods Industry Office Hours to Address Questions on COVID-19

Posted on April 13, 2020 at 11:16 am.

Written by Sarah Spira

Join the Dairy Foods Research Centers for a special Dairy Foods Industry Office Hours focused on how the Dairy Foods Industry is addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. This special online session will allow you to speak directly to a panel of … Continue reading →

Career Center

Posted on September 1, 2017 at 3:47 pm.

Written by Sarah Spira

Looking for a job in the cheese industry? Need a cheesemaking apprentice? Want to become a cheesemonger? Search for, find, and post cheese jobs, cheese internships, and apprenticeship opportunities on the ACS Job Board. Please note, that as an added … Continue reading →

Membership Levels

Posted on September 26, 2014 at 2:53 pm.

Written by Sarah Spira

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 →

Travel & Lodging

Posted on March 12, 2014 at 11:00 am.

Written by Adam Bundy

ROOM BLOCK BOOKING NO LONGER AVAILABLE DEADLINE HAS PASSED We are excited to have you join the cheese community in Portland, OR for the ACS 2020 Annual Conference. The majority of conference functions and sessions for attendees will take … Continue reading →

Award-Winning Tania Toscana

Posted on December 28, 2013 at 10:58 am.

Written by Sarah Spira

This past August in Madison, I had the pleasure of being introduced to Tania Toscana, an aged sheep milk cheese from Ontario, Canada’s Mariposa Dairy. It was love at first bite. In 1989, Bruce and Sharon Vandeberg, longing to work … Continue reading →

ACS Webinar: 5 Things to Ask Yourself Before Taking the CCP® Exam – March 2024

Posted on February 28, 2024 at 5:15 pm.

Written by Don Knox

Join ACS staff and committee leaders as we discuss the Certification program. We will cover various topics and there will also be time for you to ask questions. Title: 5 Things to Ask Yourself Before Taking the CCP® Exam Description: … Continue reading →

ACS Webinar: Sustainability in the Dairy Supply Chain

Posted on January 31, 2024 at 5:03 pm.

Written by Don Knox

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 →

The Big Cheese: A Manager’s Toolkit

Posted on January 4, 2024 at 10:50 am.

Written by Adam Bundy

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 →

SF Cheese Fest Returns to San Francisco in September

Posted on August 28, 2023 at 11:49 am.

Written by Adam Bundy

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 →

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

Posted on May 11, 2023 at 1:26 pm.

Written by Adam Bundy

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.

2024 ACS Sponsorship Opportunities

Posted on February 15, 2023 at 10:18 am.

Written by Don Knox

Sponsors support ACS and help make our Conference and Judging & Competition possible. Conference allows businesses to showcase their products and services to nearly 1,000 cheese industry leaders. Our sponsors gain access to the world‘s most respected cheese and specialty … Continue reading →

Call for Presentations – 2024

Posted on August 1, 2022 at 3:38 pm.

Written by Don Knox

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 →

ACS Presents: The Code Red Series

Posted on April 20, 2022 at 3:21 pm.

Written by Heather Tucker

“This is a code red for humanity. The alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable.” – The UN Secretary-General António Guterres The American Cheese Society presents The Code Red Series From makers to mongers, … Continue reading →

Supporting Sponsor

Posted on April 22, 2021 at 11:25 pm.

Written by Don Knox

Number Available Unlimited PRE-SHOW Website Recognition Logo PRE-SHOW Conference Event Guide Recognition Quarter-page full color and logo inside PRE-SHOW Conference Promotional E-Mails –weekly Logo PRE-SHOW News Emails — up to 15 Name PRE-SHOW Social Media Acknowledgment — Group 1 DURING … Continue reading →

Bronze Sponsor

Posted on April 22, 2021 at 11:23 pm.

Written by Don Knox

Number Available 20 PRE-SHOW Website Recognition Logo PRE-SHOW Conference Event Guide Recognition Quarter-page full color and logo inside PRE-SHOW Conference Gift Box One flyer PRE-SHOW Conference Promotional E-Mails –weekly Logo PRE-SHOW News Emails — up to 15 Name PRE-SHOW Social … Continue reading →

Silver Sponsor

Posted on April 22, 2021 at 11:21 pm.

Written by Don Knox

Number Available 10 PRE-SHOW Website Recognition Logo PRE-SHOW Conference Event Guide Recognition Half-page full-color and logo inside PRE-SHOW Conference Gift Box One flyer PRE-SHOW Conference Promotional E-Mails –weekly Logo PRE-SHOW News Emails — up to 15 Name PRE-SHOW Social Media … Continue reading →

Gold Sponsor

Posted on April 22, 2021 at 11:18 pm.

Written by Don Knox

Number Available 8 PRE-SHOW Website Recognition Logo PRE-SHOW Conference Event Guide Recognition Half-page full-color and logo inside PRE-SHOW Conference Gift Box One item PRE-SHOW Conference Promotional E-Mails –weekly Logo PRE-SHOW News Emails — up to 15 Logo PRE-SHOW Social Media … Continue reading →

Platinum Sponsor

Posted on April 22, 2021 at 11:17 pm.

Written by Don Knox

Number Available 4 PRE-SHOW Website Recognition Linkable logo PRE-SHOW Conference Event Guide Recognition Full-page full-color and logo inside PRE-SHOW Conference Gift Box One item PRE-SHOW Conference Promotional E-Mails –weekly Logo PRE-SHOW News Emails — up to 15 Logo PRE-SHOW Social … Continue reading →

Conference Platform Sponsor

Posted on April 22, 2021 at 11:06 pm.

Written by Don Knox

Number Available 1 PRE-SHOW Website Recognition Linkable logo PRE-SHOW Conference Event Guide Recognition Full-page full-color and logo inside PRE-SHOW Conference Gift Box One item PRE-SHOW Conference Promotional E-Mails –weekly Logo PRE-SHOW News Emails — up to 15 Logo PRE-SHOW Member … Continue reading →

Partner with Purpose Sponsorship

Posted on April 22, 2021 at 10:54 pm.

Written by Don Knox

Number Available Unlimited PRE-SHOW Website Recognition Linkable logo PRE-SHOW Conference Event Guide Recognition Logos on cover and one-page full-color centerfold PRE-SHOW Conference Gift Box One item and logo on packing tape PRE-SHOW Conference Promotional E-Mails –weekly Large logo PRE-SHOW News … Continue reading →

ACS Learning Center & American Cheese Education Foundation Webinar Archive

Posted on February 16, 2021 at 12:25 pm.

Written by Sarah Spira

Welcome to the ACS Learning Center and American Cheese Education Foundation Webinar Archive! The ACEF Webinar Archive & Learning Center, generously funded by the ACE Foundation, houses the American Cheese Society’s ongoing webinar series for you to watch and review … Continue reading →

Coping with Covid #3

Posted on December 18, 2020 at 12:49 pm.

Written by Heather Tucker

Session Description: Continuing their exploration of how the pandemic has affected the cheese industry, the Coping with COVID panelists report from the perspectives of cheesemaker, distributor/importer, and retailers in the United States and Canada. This conversation will focus on the … Continue reading →

Marketing to Cheesemongers: A Primer for Cheesemakers

Posted on October 23, 2020 at 1:40 pm.

Written by Kristina Bobrowski

Session Description Cheesemongers play an essential role in helping your brand and product stand out in the cheese case. In this webinar, learn strategies from 2 veteran mongers on how to maximize your sales by marketing to your stand-in on … Continue reading →

Coping with COVID: Live Q & A

Posted on July 31, 2020 at 1:04 pm.

Written by Sarah Spira

How has COVID affected cheesmakers, distributors, and retailers of varying sizes? How can you adapt to different challenges? Where do we see things going from here? Watch the previously recorded webinar, and come to this Q & A prepared with … Continue reading →

Seeking Forgiveness – Submitting the “Forgiveness” Application for Your PPP Loan

Posted on June 10, 2020 at 3:58 pm.

Written by Kristina Bobrowski

Seeking Forgiveness – Submitting the “Forgiveness” Application for Your PPP Loan with Jeannette McLaughlin, Arent Fox LLP Join corporate law expert Jeannette McLaughlin, a partner on the legal team of the SFA’s law firm, Arent Fox LLP, who will … Continue reading →

Food Industry Virtual Office Hours- Addressing Your Questions Regarding COVID-19

Posted on June 1, 2020 at 12:10 pm.

Written by Sarah Spira

Food Industry Virtual Office Hours Thursday, June 4, 2020 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (EDT) Join us for our weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during our Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to address questions on COVID-19. Speak directly to … Continue reading →

Food Industry Virtual Office Hours

Posted on April 27, 2020 at 11:08 am.

Written by Sarah Spira

Food Industry Virtual Office Hours Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (EDT) Join us for our weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during our online Food Industry Virtual Office Hours. Speak directly to Cornell University food safety … Continue reading →

Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Answer COVID-19 Questions

Posted on April 20, 2020 at 10:38 am.

Written by Sarah Spira

Join us for our weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during our Food Industry Virtual Office Hours. Speak directly to Cornell University food safety experts in dairy, fresh fruits and vegetables, and processed foods and beverages. Tuesday, April 21, 2020 | 12:00 … Continue reading →

Food Industry Virtual Office Hours to Answer COVID-19 Questions

Posted on April 20, 2020 at 10:36 am.

Written by Sarah Spira

Join us for our weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during our Food Industry Virtual Office Hours. Speak directly to Cornell University food safety experts in dairy, fresh fruits and vegetables, and processed foods and beverages. Faculty Participants: Dr. Sam Alcaine, Assistant Professor … Continue reading →