An ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator® (CCSE®) has successfully passed the ACS T.A.S.T.E. Test®, thus demonstrating the ability to evaluate cheese using sensory and organoleptic assessments. The ACS CCSE® certification is a mark of excellence and achievement that reflects a … Continue reading
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ACS CCP® Directory
The ACS Certified Cheese Professional® Exam (ACS CCP® Exam) offers professionals in the cheese industry the opportunity to earn the distinguished title of ACS Certified Cheese Professional® or ACS CCP®. The letters ACS CCP® designate that an individual has demonstrated … 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
Theory & Practice of Italian Cheese
Course Highlights • Spend time in the diaries of five Tuscan artisan cheesemakers who have been making cheese all their lives and form part of a tradition handed down through generations • Three types of milk: cow, sheep, goat • … Continue reading
Theory & Practice of Italian Cheese
Course Highlights • Spend time in the diaries of five Tuscan artisan cheesemakers who have been making cheese all their lives and form part of a tradition handed down through generations • Three types of milk: cow, sheep, goat • … Continue reading
International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day 2021
Celebrate tradition by joining Oldways Cheese Coalition in recognizing producers who make raw milk cheeses! Saturday, October 16, 2021 is the 7th International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day. Visit cheese counters to purchase, taste, and tell others about delicious raw milk … 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
Judging & Competition 2022
The 2022 Judging & Competition winners have been announced. Log back in below to view your feedback and scores! To view your entries, click here. The Largest cheese event of its kind took place May 19-20, 2022, ahead of 39th … Continue reading
Judging & Competition Enter
The 2022 Judging & Competition is no longer accepting entries. Submissions for the 2023 Judging & Competition will open in January 2023. If you have any questions about entering the ACS Judging & Competition, please don’t hesitate to Contact Us. … Continue reading
American Original Recipe / Open Categories – 3 Elements
C. AMERICAN ORIGINAL RECIPE / OPEN CATEGORY Cheesemakers will be asked for a brief explanation of what differentiates their entry. Cheeses recognized by the ACS as: Unique in their recipe and formulation Different from other acknowledged recipes for cheese types … Continue reading
ACS 39th Annual Conference in Portland, OR
2021 ACS Annual Conference Sponsors
Conference 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. Learn more about sponsoring … 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
2021 Meet The Cheesemaker
American Cheese Society’s ‘Meet the Cheesemaker‘ Takes On A Virtual Twist This popular experience will be back at the 2021 American Cheese Society Annual Conference, and cheesemakers will be able to visit with attendees in small groups during the two-hour event on the ACS Annual Conference virtual event platform. Meet the Cheesemaker Powered by Gourmet Dash will … 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
Silver Sponsor
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
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
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
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
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 38th Annual Conference : Moving Forward Together with Purpose
Learn more about the 38th Annual ACS Conference: Moving Forward Together With Purpose
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
Deadline to Submit Nominations for the ACS Board of Directors
Each year, the ACS Nominating Committee seeks nominations of cheese industry professionals to serve in leadership positions on the ACS Board of Directors. The number of slots available and category of nominees sought is announced each year in advance of the nominating period. … Continue reading
Cheese Chat with Jeremy and Lynn
Join ACS President and Vice President each week for updates and information on the latest news from the American Cheese Society. We hope to see you there- with cheese, of course! This weekly program begins at 6pm EST/ 5pm CST/ … 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
ACS Learning Center & American Cheese Education Foundation Webinar Archive
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
ACS Cheese Chat
Session Description: Join us for the Inaugural members-only Cheese Chat! This week’s chat is an opportunity for us to update members virtually on happenings at ACS and with people who work so hard behind the scenes. The chat will last … 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
Leadership, Business Continuity, and Succession Planning
Session Description: Is your family business (farm or cheese factory) ready for governance? Succession planning takes leadership- how are you performing? Rena Striegel is an Iowa farm girl that has developed a successful business leadership company focused on food producers … Continue reading
Best Practices for Managing Brine Systems
Session Description: Brine systems are used to manufacture a variety of cheese types and forms. Systems have many sizes and configurations. Join these Artisan dairy food safety educators to learn best practices to ensure the safety of brining systems and … Continue reading
Responding to a Pandemic: Lessons Learned About Adapting and Preparing Your Workforce for Change
Session Description: This panel will discuss creating a “new normal” that is sustainable and restores productivity amidst a crisis. Panelists will focus on discussing plans of action related to the vaccine and how this can effect both employees and businesses. … Continue reading
Coping with Covid #3
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
Mozzarella & its Cousins
Professional development course designed and led by Maria Sarnataro, professional instructor about cheese and wine On this course you will learn how to make pasta filata cheeses: mozzarella and burrata. It takes place at two traditional dairies in the provinces of Salerno … Continue reading
Mozzarella & its Cousins
On this course you will learn how to make pasta filata cheeses: mozzarella and burrata. It takes place at two traditional dairies in the provinces of Salerno and Caserta, the two areas of Campania renowned for their mozzarella di bufala. Also included are the small … Continue reading
Theory & Practice of Italian Cheese
Course Highlights • Spend time in the diaries of five Tuscan artisan cheesemakers who have been making cheese all their lives and form part of a tradition handed down through generations • Three types of milk: cow, sheep, goat • … Continue reading
Mozzarella & its Cousins
Professional development course designed and led by Maria Sarnataro, professional instructor about cheese and wine On this course you will learn how to make pasta filata cheeses: mozzarella and burrata. It takes place at two traditional dairies in the provinces of Salerno … Continue reading
Theory & Practice of Italian Cheese
Course Highlights • Spend time in the diaries of five Tuscan artisan cheesemakers who have been making cheese all their lives and form part of a tradition handed down through generations • Three types of milk: cow, sheep, goat • … Continue reading
Marketing to Cheesemongers: A Primer for Cheesemakers
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
Renewing Your Membership
We’re making renewing your ACS membership even easier! Starting in October each year, you will receive a renewal invoice for your ACS membership. This invoice will remain open on your account until two months after the December expiration. If you’d … Continue reading
International Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day
On Saturday, October 17, 2020 celebrate tradition! Join Oldways Cheese Coalition in recognizing producers who make raw-milk cheeses. Visit cheese counters, taste, purchase, and share about delicious raw milk cheeses. Tag us and use the tag #rawcheeseday to get our attention. … Since 1999, Oldways and a … Continue reading
How to Build a Culture of Food Safety from the Ground Up
Many models of leadership are available for you to observe, be a party to, or suffer from. Most people happen onto their leadership style by mashing up the leadership styles of other people they have experienced. This session will be … Continue reading