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
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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
2023 Conference Sponsors
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
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Vermont Cheese Council’s Business Miniversity
Vermont Cheese Council is hosting a Business Miniversity this spring to provide valuable business skills training to cheesemakers, farmers, and food producers. We welcome food industry professionals from anywhere to join us! This 12-session program runs on Mondays and Wednesdays … Continue reading
Life after Mongering: Finding Your Own Path in the Cheese Industry – Pt. 1
This is a two-part online event in March and April from the American Cheese Society. Sign up here: https://cheese.memberclicks.net/webinar_lifeaftermongering#!/ The first session, March 30th at 3pm EST / 2pm CT / 1pm MT / 12pm PT, will be a presentation … Continue reading
American Cheese Society Facebook Live – ACS CCP® Exam Questions
Come join our ACS Certification Committee leadership as we talk about how to apply for the ACS CCP® Exam this year, and some approaches for how you can plan and prepare! This will be an hour long Facebook Live on … Continue reading
ACS Webinar – Coming Down the Pipe: Key Initiative Updates
This live webinar will provide some insight into upcoming initiatives that will impact our cheesemakers and cheese related industries. Topics of focus include Traceability and Healthy Labeling. Moderated by the ACS Regulatory & Academic Committee Chair, Ron Tanner, of Tanner … Continue reading
ACS Call for Presentations Closes on Jan 9th
A reminder: The ACS Call for Presentations closes on January 9th, 2023 for our Annual ACS Conference July 18-21, 2023 in Des Moines, IA For more information, please check out the ACS website here: https://www.cheesesociety.org/events-education/call-for-presentations-2023/
ADSA/ACS Discover Conference 2023
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
GMP/Food Safety Training
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) resulted in the Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) rule. This rule requires that all workers employed by a food company must be qualified individuals. To be a qualified individual each employee must receive … 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
ACS Code Red Webinar Series – Part 1 – Dairy & Human Health
Each part of our Code Red Series will be host and moderated by Tim Hammerich, Producer, Host & Writer of Future of Agriculture Podcast with Bill Wavrin, D.V.M from Ferndale Farmstead as co-host and our industry prospective. We will then … Continue reading
ACS Conference Scholarships Close May 1st
ACS Conference Scholarships applications close on May 1st! Interested in attending the ACS Conference but not sure if its in the budget this year? Apply to an ACS Conference Scholarship! If you do not receive a scholarship of any kind … Continue reading
Judging & Competition Volunteer Opportunities
The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition is looking for volunteers to help run this year’s competition! Please keep in mind for your planning purposes that the 2024 Judging & Competition will take place June 3-7, 2024, at the Huntington … Continue reading
ACS CCP® Education Session #1
Come join us for the first of our spring series, our ACS CCP® Education Session #1! This first session will be open to all who wish to attend. If you are thinking of taking the ACS CCP® Exam this year, … Continue reading
Artisan Cheesemakers Winter Conferece
This virtual/online event 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 a whole. While our content focuses on … Continue reading
2022 ACS Certification Exams
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE APPLICATION & FEES DEADLINES!!!! 2022 CERTIFIED CHEESE PROFESSIONAL® EXAM We will be holding the CCP® Exam in-person on July 20, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. The application period for the 2022 exam is now closed. … 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
Donate to the ACE Foundation
Support ACS Educational opportunities with your tax-deductible donation to the American Cheese Education Foundation Every contribution goes toward funding a variety of educational opportunities such as ACS Conference scholarships, webinars, and more. Donate now. The American Cheese Education (ACE) … Continue reading
Oregon Dairy Industries Conference
Oregon Dairy Industries Conference will be held virtually April 13 and 14th, 2021. Learn more here: https://www.oregondairy.org/2021-virtual-conference-program/
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
Certification Deadline: Payment and Deferral
The deadline to submit payment and reserve your seat, OR to defer your seat for another year, is due on July 5th, 2021. Learn more: https://www.cheesesociety.org/certification/certification-2/
ACS Certified Cheese Professionals® Recertification Period Opens
ACS Certified Cheese Professionals® and ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluators® 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 … Continue reading
CCP & CCSE – Recertification Deadline
ACS Certified Cheese Professionals® and ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluators® 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 … Continue reading
ZingTrain Visioning Webinar presented by DZTA
Join the Daphne Zepos Teaching Award on Monday, March 15 at 7 pm EST for a FREE visioning webinar hosted and lead by ZingTrain and Ari Weinzweig of the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses and 2020 DZTA recipient Matt Benham. Together … Continue reading
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
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
Virtual Member Meeting
ACS Virtual Member Meeting on July 23, 2020 At our first ever virtual meeting members engaged with familiar and new faces and received insight into the state of ACS and our industry. Watch the playlist in the order each event … Continue reading
Connecting Buyers and Suppliers: The Small Business Perspective
Connecting Buyers and Suppliers: The Small Business Perspective with Evelyn Ignatow and Andrew Ignatow, Hyde Park Gourmet Join Evelyn and Andrew Ignatow of Hyde Park Gourmet Food and Wine as they provide their thoughts and insights as a small … 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
Seeking Forgiveness – Submitting the “Forgiveness” Application for Your PPP Loan
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
Understanding Category Trends & Consumer Insights During Covid-19 with Katie Paul, KeHE Distributors
Understanding Category Trends & Consumer Insights During Covid-19 with Katie Paul, KeHE Distributors Join Katie Paul, Vice President, Category Management & Growth Solutions, as she discusses the current state of natural and specialty food distribution, and how shifts in consumer … Continue reading
Business Planning During COVID-19: A Panel Discussion
Join specialty food industry advisor David Donnan and a panel of entrepreneurs as they discuss how business planning has been impacted by the pandemic. You’ll hear from makers and foodservice providers who have made quick pivots to adapt to changing … Continue reading
Relationships in Retail with Patrick Crowl and Amelia Rappaport, Woodstock Farmers Market
Since they opened in 1992, Woodstock Farmers Market has focused on building relationships with their customers, employees, and suppliers. Join Patrick Crowl and Amelia Rappaport as they discuss how Woodstock is navigating online sales, curbside pickup, and in-store retailing, all … Continue reading
ACS Education Committee Wants Your Input
The ACS Education Committee wants YOUR input on the best ways for us to serve our community! Traditionally, the ACS Education Committee coordinates and presents the official ACS conference programming, but in the absence of conference this year, they are … Continue reading
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours Thursday, May 7, 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 experts … Continue reading
Virtual Cheese & Beverage Pairing Party
Celebrate the summer with a fun-ducational class all about cheese, various beverages, and sensory science hosted by Pat Polowsky! Don’t fret about getting certain cheeses, wines, etc. Just clean out the fridge! If you do want to purchase, please shop … Continue reading
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours- Addressing Your Questions Regarding COVID-19
Speak directly to Cornell University Food Safety Experts in dairy, fresh produce, and processed foods and beverages, who will answer your questions on COVID-19 and its impact on the food industry. Dr. Kalmia Kniel, a virologist from the University of … 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
Heather Tucker, Program Coordinator
Heather Tucker joined ACS in early 2018 when she moved to Denver from Boston, MA after working for seven years at Tufts University in student life. After graduating from Appalachian State University with a degree in public history, Heather worked … 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
Ambassador Program
The ACS Ambassador program is designed for ACS members who would like to volunteer their time to help raise awareness about ACS’s work and offerings, and recruit industry members to grow the ACS membership ranks. ACS Ambassadors often represent ACS … Continue reading
Industry Data
The American artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheese industry has been growing for decades, with more producers venturing into cheesemaking to meet growing consumer demand for unique, local, natural cheeses made using traditional methods. State of the U.S. Artisan/Specialty Cheese Industry … 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
T.A.S.T.E. Test® Cheese Category Attribute and Single Attribute Lists
Download the T.A.S.T.E.® Test Cheese Category Attribute Sheets The ACS T.A.S.T.E. Test® cheese attribute sheets were created using the methodology for assessment and evaluation of cheese that is used by the American Cheese Society’s Judging and Competition wherein judges evaluate … 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
T.A.S.T.E Test® Preparation Guide
Candidates have 3 hours to complete the T.A.S.T.E. Test®. The test itself has two sections: Single attribute identification Cheese assessment and evaluation During the single attribute identification portion of the exam, each candidate will be provided with 10 different prepared … Continue reading
Technical, Aesthetic, Sensory, Tasting Evaluation Test® (ACS T.A.S.T.E. Test®)
The ACS T.A.S.T.E. Test® (Technical, Aesthetic, Sensory, Tasting Evaluation) evaluates cheese professionals’ 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