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
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2021 ACS Annual Conference
Moving Forward Together with Purpose The Virtual Experience: July 28-30, 2021 ACCESS THE 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE NOW! Register to view ALL educational sessions, visit the Exhibit Hall and reach out to other industry peers that attended the virtual … Continue reading
Community and Opportunity During a Crisis with Stephen Corradini, Kings Food Markets
Community and Opportunity During a Crisis with Stephen Corradini, Kings Food Markets Join Stephen Corradini, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer for Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market, to learn about how his stores are fostering the spirit of … 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
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
COVID-19 Strategy Summit for Food & Restaurants
The Event COVID-19 Coronavirus has changed the world forever. While every industry will be impacted, the word of food and, in particular, restaurants are seeing a significant disruption to their business. As the pandemic spreads to every corner of the … Continue reading
Welcome!
Welcome to the American Cheese Society’s new website! If you are an active ACS member, you will have access to password-protected members-only content on this site, and you’ll be able to update and modify your account in our new member … 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
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
Update on 12/10/15 Meeting Between ACS & FDA
On December 10, 2015, ACS leaders met with FDA representatives to touch base on a number of important regulatory issues affecting our industry. Below are some of the key outcomes from this productive meeting. Key Takeaways and Shared Goals ACS was candid … Continue reading
Cheese Industry Scholarships
There are a number of industry scholarships available for members of the American Cheese Society community, offering enhanced educational opportunities in the United States and beyond. If you are a cheese professional looking for a great scholarship opportunity, we encourage … Continue reading
ACS Retail Discount Program
The ACS Retail Discount Program allows current ACS members to receive discounts when shopping at participating retailers in the U.S. and Canada. Below, please find a map and corresponding list of retailers offering discounts to ACS members. Members must display … Continue reading
Cheese Educator Directory
The ACS Cheese Educator directory is designed to help those seeking expand their cheese knowledge and cheese education. ACS shares regionally based educational resources, including courses offered through university extension programs and dairy research centers, state regulatory contacts, and regional … Continue reading
Official Conference Cheesemongers
2024 OCC Applications are closed Overview Each year, the ACS Annual Conference relies on the hard work and dedication of countless volunteers. Among these key volunteers are the Official Conference Cheesemongers (OCCs). The OCCs are a crucial part of conference … Continue reading
Privacy & Terms
The American Cheese Society (ACS) values your privacy and steadfastly believes in protecting information pertaining to our website visitors, members, and customers. We do not share information with third parties and we only contact you based on your requests and … Continue reading
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
Yogurts, Fermented Milks and Probiotic Dairy Products
This course, organized by the California Dairy Innovation Center, in collaboration with the Dairy Council of California and the California Dairy Research Foundation, is hosted by UC Davis. It is tailored for health professionals, product developers, R&D, production and marketing … Continue reading
Hispanic & Mediterranean Cheeses
A 2 day course at CalPoly, San Luis Obispo, CA. Attendees will learn about the major types of Hispanic & Mediterranean cheeses; review milk characteristics & quality factors; review basic microbiology & food safety. Attendees will practice & learn new … 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
Vermont Cheese Council’s Business Miniversity
This is like an “intro to managing or running a business” course. We hit on leadership, hiring, management, finance and margins, strategy, and marketing topics. Suitable for new (or up and coming) business owners/managers and/or those who have run/managed businesses … Continue reading
Third-Party Audits Training
Learn everything you need to know about third-party audits from a long-time auditor, a retailer requiring audits, and distributors and cheesemakers who have gone through them. Though intended for cheesemakers, anyone who engages in third-party audits is welcome to attend. … 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
Introduction to Dairy Fermentations
Fermentation via lactic acid bacteria is critical to the manufacture of many cheese varieties. It is also one of the more complex and evolving areas of cheese making technology. This 3-week, fully online course is an overview of lactic cultures … Continue reading
ACS Members-Only Town Hall
Join the ACS Board of Directors for a virtual Town Hall meeting on August 1 at 3:00pm Mtn. This will be an open discussion about how we can serve our members’ changing needs and the industry. Share your thoughts on … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
Artisan Food Safety Plan Coaching Office Hours Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about your Food Safety Plan? Are you a new or expanding artisan dairy producer? Are you curious about what steps you need to take in order to be FSMA compliant? Come join our office hours Q&A … Continue reading
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
2024 Official Conference Cheesemongers
Meet the 2024 Official Conference Cheesemongers (OCCs). This team is a vital part of making ACS Annual Conference successful! PAST OFFICIAL CONFERENCE CHEESEMONGERS 2023 Liz Steeves, ACS C.C.P® Nicole Pinch, ACS C.C.P® Austin Banach, ACS C.C.P® Kyra … Continue reading
California’s 17th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival
California’s premier cheese festival, the California Artisan Cheese Festival, is pleased to announce its 2023 Festival dates: March 24-26, 2023. The 17th annual Festival will host several events at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, as well as at a range of … Continue reading
Judging & Competition Information 2023
The Largest cheese event of its kind took place May 15-19, 2023, ahead of 40th Annual Conference and the winners were announced at the ACS Annual Conference on July 19th. The winners have been posted here! Scores and feedback … 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
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
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
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