To gain knowledge of the materials and processes used to make cultured dairy products. This 3-day course begins with an overview of cultured product processing, dairy ingredients, and starter cultures. These principles are applied in lectures on the manufacture of … Continue reading
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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
Cheese Science with Pat
Cheese Science! with Pat Polowsky Date: August 13 Session Description: Join Pat as he takes us through six mini-lessons in cheese science including Why is Milk White, Coagulations! You’ve Won, Affineur Hardly Knew Her and more! Presenter: Pat Polowsky, founder … Continue reading
Beginner’s Art & Science of Cheese Making Short Course
February 17 to 19, 2020 Register by December 1- $699 After December 1st- $749 Final Deadline for registration- February 1st, 2020. Have you ever wondered what makes cheddar a cheddar? Or how you could make cheese your own mozzarella? Cheese … Continue reading
National Grilled Cheese Day Celebration
Join Brooklyn Slate Company in celebrating America’s favorite sandwich! In collaboration with Grilled Cheese Social, we’re serving up grilled cheese sandwiches highlighting our favorite American cheeses and toppings. We’re not saying it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread, but it’s … Continue reading
Call for Webinar Presentations
ACS offers online education for ACS members at no cost throughout the year in the form of educational webinars courtesy of the ACE Foundation. ACS is the leading organization supporting the understanding, appreciation, and promotion of artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses … Continue reading
October Cheeses of the Month at Shoprite
Tasting and sales of various cheeses at ShopRite of Clinton, NJ (50 WALMART PLAZA, CLINTON, NJ 08809). Cheeseboard OCTOBER 2018 FALL INTO GREAT TASTE! ShopRite Norwegian Swiss The perfect Swiss cheese for snacking. Creamy and buttery with a rich sweet … 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
Domain 10: Service
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
Domain 7: Assessment and Evaluation
Sensory Evaluation A. Grading systems/ schedules B. Preparation C. Evaluation environment Points of Evaluation A. Quality assurance and analysis B. Defining cheese profiles C. During ripening D. Upon receipt E. Before selling or serving F. Competitions and judging Communicating assessments … Continue reading
Domain 2: Operations
Facilities A. Sanitary design B. Zones C. Climate controlled environments D. Milk processing and storage facilities E. Cheesemaking facilities F. Cheese ripening environments and aging facilities G. Packing rooms H. Finished product storage, preparation, and sale Equipment and utensils A. … 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
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
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
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
A Visit To Von Trapp Farmstead
By Matthew Spiegler Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a top creamery on the Vermont cheese scene: Von Trapp Farmstead, in Waitsfield, VT, in the north-central area of the state. I was on my way to the Cellars At Jasper Hill, … Continue reading
Cheese Profile: Nature’s Harmony Cheeses
By Marcella Wright, ACS CCP™ Recently I had the pleasure to visit Nature’s Harmony Farm in Northeast Georgia. Tim Young, Owner and Cheesemaker, in addition to a tour of his cheesemaking and aging facility, treated my husband and me to … 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: Oakdale Cheese & Specialties
Living the American Dream. It’s something thousands of people aspire to, whether they live in the United States or are hoping to do so one day. Movies, books, music, and magazines have celebrated this concept for decades. For the Bulk … 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
Featured Cheese: Hudson Flower
By Marcella Wright, ACS CCP™ Disclaimer: As many of you know, I am a Murray’s Cheese Set-Up Specialist for Kroger. However, the following profile is my own and neither Murray’s nor Kroger influenced it in any way. Every once in … Continue reading
Fiscalini Farmstead’s San Joaquin Gold & Vintage Bandage Cheddar
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
Say Gazta!
Jess Perrie, the first recipient of the Daphne Zepos Teaching Award (DZTA), is heading to the Basque region of Spain from April 1 – 16 of next year. She will be learning about traditional Basque cheesemaking techniques and how to create … Continue reading
Retailer Profile: Cheese Louise
Cheese Louise, in Richland, WA, offers around 60 cheeses on a regular basis. Co-owners Bill and Tamara Krieger bring in additional cheeses for special events or occasions, such as Beecher’s Yule Käse, Rogue River Creamery’s limited-edition blues, and Okanogan Maple … Continue reading
A Quick Visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory
By Chris Carson, golf course superintendent and cheese layman On a recent road trip from San Diego to Seattle with my 27 year old daughter, Lydia, we visited many spectacular natural and man-made places, but the one destination that was … Continue reading
Montréal Fromagiers
by Liz Campbell For many North Americans, meat comes on a Styrofoam tray, bread comes from a plastic bag and cheese comes in a pretty plastic package – and all of these come from a giant building called a supermarket. … Continue reading
Selection Caseus
An Exceptional Showcase for the Québec Cheese Industry By Joan Kimball, Montréal Conference Co-Chair Producing over 52% of the cheese in Canada and offering a vast choice of top-quality varieties, Québec has proudly honoured its cheesemakers for the last 13 … 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
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American Cheese Society Annual Conference
As an industry and a professional association, we gather each year to celebrate and tackle challenges together. At the American Cheese Society Annual Conference, we celebrate a vibrant and growing market for world-class American-manufactured cheeses. Our dedication to … 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
Introduction to Cheese Technology Short Course
In this 4.5-day course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the scientific and technological principles of cheesemaking. The course includes engaging presentations, hands-on practical exercises, and a thorough exploration of various cheesemaking techniques. Throughout the course, participants will have … Continue reading
Affinage: Techniques, Microbes and Facilities
Affinage: Explore the craft of cheesemaking, ripening, and grading cheese for sale from the point of view of the affineur. This combination of classroom instruction and discussion will include visits to local cheese aging spaces for a tour and discussion … Continue reading
Introduction to Artisan Cheesemaking: Milk to Make to Market
The Fundamentals of Cheesemaking: 6 day intensive workshop designed for anyone looking to develop or improve on a small-scale cheese business. This session includes hands-on cheesemaking as well as lecture and discussion of cheese aging; facilities, equipment, and creamery design; … Continue reading
Artisan Cheesemakers Winter Conference
This two-day virtual/online event hosted by the Vermont Cheese Council 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 … 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
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
Introduction to Cheesemaking Technology
In this 4.5-day course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the scientific and technological principles of cheesemaking. The course includes engaging presentations, hands-on practical exercises, and a thorough exploration of various cheesemaking techniques. Throughout the course, participants will have … Continue reading
ACS Annual Conference
40 YEARS OF CHEESE DES MOINES, IA JULY 18-21, 2023
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
Advanced Cheese Making Short Course
Since 1986, the WSU Creamery has been presenting the Cheese Making Short Course. This course is designed for experienced cheese makers, supervisory, management, quality control and marketing personnel from commercial/industrial plants. Instruction is provided from leaders in the dairy production … Continue reading
Pasteurization Workshop
This 3-day class on pasteurization covers vat, basic HTST systems, and on the 3rd day HHST. Additional discussions on magnetic flow timed systems and systems with auxiliary equipment are included. Hands-on activities are conducted in the WSU Creamery Facilities. Course … 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: Call for Presentations – 2023
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
Valley Fig – October 2022
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
2023 ACS Conference
40 Years of Cheese Des Moines, IA July 18-21, 2023 Hear from our Host City Committee
ACS Code Red Series – Part 2 – Dairy & Animal Welfare
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
Meet the Maker: Beehive Cheese
Meet the Maker: Beehive Cheese Co. Join the CA Artisan Cheese Guild for our first virtual meet-up of the year! We will be meeting each month on zoom to share product and industry information, hear cheesemaker stories and partake in … Continue reading