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
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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 Presents: The Code Red Series
“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
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
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
2024 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
2023 Official Conference Cheesemongers
Meet the 2023 Official Conference Cheesemongers (OCCs). This team is a vital part of making ACS Annual Conference successful! PAST OFFICIAL CONFERENCE CHEESEMONGERS 2022 Lynne Affleck, ACS C.C.P® Alicia Baldwin, ACS C.C.P® Joshua Collier, ACS C.C.P® Kyra … Continue reading
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
A Message from Valley Fig
Fall for Figs! Now’s the Perfect Season to Try Comfort Foods with Cheese and Figs Cheese and premium California Dried Figs are perfect partners on cheeseboards and in hearty comfort foods too. Here are a few of our fall favorites: … 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
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
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
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
American Cheese Society Judging and Competition
The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition, the largest event of its kind for American-made cheeses, will take place May 19-20, 2022, at the Huntington Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus. Winners announced at the 39th ACS … Continue reading
Fundamentals of Food Science
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
ACS Sponsorship
For us to continue providing relevant resources and opportunities during these turbulent times, we are asking sponsors to provide financial support. Whether you are interested in sponsoring a specific effort or starting a mission sponsorship, we would be happy to … Continue reading
Cheesemaker General Mission Sponsor
Number Available Unlimited PRE-SHOW Website Recognition Logo PRE-SHOW Conference Event Guide Recognition Logo inside PRE-SHOW Conference Promotional E-Mails –weekly Name DURING SHOW Virtual Exhibit Booth Yes DURING SHOW Full Conference Registrations (For Employee Use — Not Transferrable) 1 DURING SHOW … Continue reading
General Mission Sponsor
Number Available Unlimited PRE-SHOW Website Recognition Logo PRE-SHOW Conference Event Guide Recognition Logo inside PRE-SHOW Conference Promotional E-Mails –weekly Name DURING SHOW Virtual Exhibit Booth Yes DURING SHOW Full Conference Registrations (For Employee Use — Not Transferrable) 1 DURING SHOW … Continue reading
Supporting Sponsor
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
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
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/
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
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
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
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
Judging & Competition Deadlines and Fees
Entry Deadlines and Fees Entry fees include permission for winners to use the high-resolution digital ACS Winner logo. The logo will be sent to winners shortly after the Judging & Competition. Please note that no refunds will be given after the … 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
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
Advocacy & Engagement
The American Cheese Society engages with regulators and other key stakeholders on a regular basis to advance issues of importance to our members and the industry. This work keeps American cheesemakers, and particularly traditional cheesemaking practices, top-of-mind for industry decision-makers. … Continue reading
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