The American Cheese Society offers two industry certifications: ACS Certified Cheese Professional® (ACS CCP®) and ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator® (ACS CCSE®). To obtain these certifications, eligibility criteria must be met and an exam must be passed. Benefits of ACS … Continue reading
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Cheese Crawl
Kick off your ACS Conference experience by sampling regional cheeses paired with local spirits, wines, and beers. Join fellow ACS members in a “crawl”, stopping at several local Des Moines bars and restaurants. Each stop will be paired with a … Continue reading
Technical, Aesthetic, Sensory, Tasting Evaluation Test® (ACS T.A.S.T.E. Test®)
The ACS T.A.S.T.E. Test® (Technical, Aesthetic, Sensory, Tasting Evaluation) evaluates cheese professionals’ knowledge and skills in the assessment of cheese, from determining cheese condition and quality, to evaluating cheese flavor, body, texture, and appearance. Individuals who pass the test will … Continue reading
Letter to the Editor of the New York Times
March 11, 2017 To The Editor of The New York Times: The American cheese community is deeply saddened by the illness and loss of life reported in your March 11 article, “Two People Die After Eating Raw Milk Cheese Made … 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
Cheese Profile: Marieke Goudas
Holland’s Family Cheese: Marieke Goudas By Marcella Wright, ACS CCP™ In 2013, Marieke Penterman’s “Marieke Gouda” won Grand Champion at the US Cheese Championship. This award came less than five years after she made her first wheel of Gouda on … Continue reading
Cheese Profile: Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar
By Marcella Wright, ACS CCP™ I have a confession to make: my To-Do list of cheeses and things that go with cheese to review as of this writing has more than fifty items. During my cheese travels, it became increasingly … Continue reading
Featured Cheese: Zingerman’s Lincoln Log
By: Marcella Wright, ACS CCP This winter has been brutal in many parts of the country, with Michigan receiving record snowfalls. A few weeks ago, I found myself driving in a snow storm from Kalamazoo to Detroit looking forward to … Continue reading
Di Bruno Brothers Cheddar & Horseradish with Bacon
Profile By: Marcella Wright, ACS CCP™ With the Super Bowl right around the corner, I thought I would profile a Cheese Spread that I found on Hilton Head Island when I was there last month. In the early 1930’s Danny … 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
Those Bloomin’ Bloomies
Ask Dr. Cheese: Those Bloomin’ Bloomies Bloomy-rind cheeses are finicky creatures, says Gianaclis Caldwell, Pholia Farm co-owner and cheesemaker and author of the forthcoming book, Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking (Chelsea Green, Fall 2012). In this interview with San Francisco Chronicle … 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
2022 Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors make our Conference possible while allowing businesses to showcase their products and services to nearly 1,000 cheese industry leaders. Our sponsors gain access to the world’s most respected cheese and specialty food professionals, and enjoy benefits (including recognition in … Continue reading
Committee Service
We’re looking for volunteer leaders to serve on our committees/panels and help identify and provide resources and support services for our membership. Learn more about the work each committee does and to discover where your talents might be needed. To … Continue reading