The ACS Judging & Competition dates back to 1985, starting with just 90 cheeses from 30 cheesemakers with 5 judges. The second year of competition, 1986, had 68 entries in 13 categories. Fast-forward to today, the ACS Judging & Competition … Continue reading
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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
Member and Events Code of Conduct
General Applicability This professional Code of Conduct (Code) outlines ACS’s expectations for all ACS members, volunteers, attendees, vendors, partners, officers, and event participants (jointly “Members and Participants”) as adopted by the ACS Board of Directors. Abiding by this Code is … 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
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
Member Profile: Cheese CSAs
With the growing popularity of Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) in the United States, many cheesemakers are partnering with local farms to offer a supplemental cheese CSA. Each CSA works a little differently, but the basics are that farmers offer “shares” … 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
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
ACS Webinar: 5 Things to Ask Yourself Before Taking the CCP® Exam – March 2024
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
Cash Flow Planning a New Value-Added Dairy Foods Processing Business
Starting a new dairy food processing venture can be rewarding and challenging. During the startup phase of the business, cash flow will be stressed as processing skills are learned and consumer markets are established. It is important to realize the … Continue reading
Latin American Cheese- Short course
This 2-day, hands-on short course will be filled with the warm flavours of Latin American. Responding to the still growing Latin American Population in North America, cheese makers want to fill the growing demand of Latinos’ favourite food; cheese! Understand … Continue reading
ACS Webinar: Recap of FDA’s “Modernizing Food and Drug Administration Recalls” Meeting
The US Food and Drug Administration hosted a hybrid public listening session in September entitled, “Modernizing Food and Drug Administration Recalls.” ACS is hosting a webinar recapping the meeting and sharing information pertinent to ACS members. Topics to be covered … 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
You’ve Won at the ACS Judging & Competition: Now How Do You Market It?
Register for the event here: https://cheese.memberclicks.net/webinar_august2023 Time & Date: August 9th at 3pm EST / 2pm CT / 1pm MT / 12pm PT This session is a conversation from several different speakers, including Janet Fletcher and other cheesemakers on how … Continue reading
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
ACS Judging & Competition
The American Cheese Society Judging & Competition, the largest judging and competition of its kind for American-made cheeses, takes place in May each year. The winners are then announced and celebrated at the Awards Ceremony held during the ACS Annual … Continue reading
Life after Mongering: Finding Your Own Path in the Cheese Industry – Pt. 2
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#!/ This is the second part of the series, a networking event focusing on cheese career options beyond cheese mongering and life … 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
ACS Annual Judging & Competition Call for Entries OPEN
The American Cheese Society Judging & Competition, the largest judging and competition of its kind for American-made cheeses, takes places each year in conjunction with the ACS Annual Conference—and winners are announced at the Awards Ceremony held during the Conference. … Continue reading
2024 ACS Certification Exams
DATES, DEADLINES, AND FEES FOR 2024 ACS CERTIFICATION The application period for the 2024 ACS Certified Cheese Professional Exam and the ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator T.A.S.T.E Test® are now open, and will close March 31st. Applications will be accepted … 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
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
2022 Maine Cheese Festival
Experience great cheese, live music, food trucks, and more including the announcements of winners from the 2nd Annual Maine Cheese Awards.
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
Packing and Shipping your Competition Entries 2019
Shipping Materials are Now Available The documents required for shipping your competition entries is now available. Log in to the Online Competition Entry System for access to your shipping materials. Receiving Day Your product should be shipped to arrive on … 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
The Science of Artisan Cheese: Online Edition
Every two years, over one hundred cheese makers, scientists, and members of the cheese industry gather at North Cadbury Court in Somerset for presentation and discussion of current research on topics related to artisan cheese. Since the first conference in … Continue reading
Making it Work – An SFA Member Panel
Join a panel of Maker members who will share their experiences tackling COVID-19. They will discuss the importance of mission, how their businesses have been impacted, and how they are moving forward. Panelists: Ibraheem Basir, Founder & CEO, A … Continue reading
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours- Addressing Your Questions Regarding COVID-19
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
Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours
Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours Tuesday, June 9, 2020 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (EDT) Cornell University dairy foods safety faculty will facilitate this session in collaboration with the Dairy Foods Research Centers, the National Dairy Council and the … Continue reading
Selling on Amazon in the time of COVID and Beyond
E-commerce expert Betsy McGinn, founder of McGinn eComm, is encouraging brands to think of this as a time to not just react – but to thoughtfully respond and plan for online sales. In this webinar, she’ll cover what she is … Continue reading
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours
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
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
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
Contracts and COVID-19: Managing Obligations Now and in the Future
The language in your supply chain and distribution contracts can mean the difference between absorbing a crippling business catastrophe and finding a way out. Join experienced litigators Jeanne M. Hamburg and Deanna L. Koestel to review critical contractual clauses that … Continue reading
Special Dairy Foods Industry Office Hours to Address Questions on COVID-19
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
Cornell Institute for Food Safety: Food Industry Office Hours
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
Habits Die Hard: Pent-Up Demand for Food Experiences in the COVID-19 Crisis
Consumers have adopted new attitudes and behaviors around food safety and shopping during the Coronavirus crisis. While we adjust to social distancing, people crave routine to maintain a sense of normalcy, and food is playing a key role in new … Continue reading
Cheese & Beer Pairing – Six Ten Brewing – Tampa
Celebrate the American Cheese Month with Michael Landis, World Cheese Judge and Chris Johnson, Head Brewer for an educational journey as you sample five American Artisan Cheeses, each paired with a Six Ten Craft Beer. We selected the Ellsworth Cheese … Continue reading
Webinar — Industrial Cybersecurity: How to Get Started and Why it Matters to Food & Beverage Producers
Food and beverage production is a rapidly changing industry, incorporating increased automation, centralized Manufacturing Intelligence (MI), and interdependent supply chains. This and the complexities of these networked systems serves to amplify cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, creating risks to production and … Continue reading
Programming
Programming is central to ACS’s Mission & Values of providing educational resources and networking opportunities to individuals and organizations within the cheese industry. ACS accomplishes this by offering various types of programming geared towards members of the cheese industry. We … Continue reading
Newsletter Archive
This digital collection of newsletters spans the different iterations of the American Cheese Society’s member newsletter. Spanning from 1990 to the present, these newsletters serve as the main communication tool between the organization and our members. This archive encompasses our … Continue reading
Deadlines and Fees for ACS Certification Tests
The application period for 2021 ACS Certified Cheese Professional Exam is now closed. Important Deadlines for the ACS Certification Programs February 24 – April 30: Application period March 1: Deadline for recertification for the 2014 and 2017 classes of CCPs. … Continue reading
ACS Judging & Competition Cheese Entry Categories
Click Here to Download the Full List of 2024 Categories A. FRESH UNRIPENED CHEESES Cheese Curds, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Fromage Blanc, Fromage Frais, Impastata, Mascarpone, Quark, Ricotta. Excluded: Cheeses with any added flavor (Refer to Category KA), Queso … Continue reading
Judging & Competition- About
The American Cheese Society Judging & Competition, a technical and aesthetic evaluation of American-made cheeses, takes place in June each year. The winners are then announced and celebrated at the Awards Ceremony held during the ACS Annual Conference. By hosting … Continue reading
Conference Educational Sessions
The American Cheese Society maintains an archive of ACS Conference Presentations. Each year, after the ACS Annual Conference, the presentations are made available to members here. Our collection of presentations dates back to 2010. Currently, the years 2013-Present are available … 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
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