What’s the distinction between being an INDIVIDUAL and an ORGANIZATIONAL member of ACS? Individual Membership is designed for industry professionals who seek educational opportunities, networking, online resources, and professional development opportunities for personal growth and career advancement. An Individual Membership … Continue reading
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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
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese’s Flatiron, An American Original
In 2003, Kurt Beecher Dammeier opened Beechers Handmade Cheese at the famous Pike’s Place Market in Seattle. His first cheese was Flagship, a nutty, slightly sweet cheddar that has become synonymous with great Artisan Cheese of the Pacific Northwest. In 2010, … 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
The Science of Artisan Cheese – A Recap
Kate Arding, co-founder of Culture Magazine, ACS Board member, and Chair of the ACS Regulatory & Academic Committee, traveled to England in August 2012 for “The Science of Artisan Cheese” — a two-day conference held by the Specialist Cheese Makers … 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
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
Judging & Competition 2024 – Call for Entries
The Call for Entires for the 2024 Judging & Competition has now closed Process for Submitting to Judging & Competition Determine Eligibility (review the eligibility requirements here) Note: only ACS organizational members are eligible to submit their cheese into … 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
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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
Call for Presentations – 2024
Do you have broad experience as a presenter (working with and speaking to diverse audiences)? Is your content fresh and highly relevant to cheese industry professionals or enthusiasts? Would your audiences describe you as a dynamic presenter? If you answered … Continue reading
Special Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours
Special Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT) Join the Dairy Foods Research Centers for a special Dairy Foods Industry Virtual Office Hours focused on how the Dairy Foods Industry is addressing the … 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
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
Board Nominations
Each year, the ACS Nominating Committee seeks nominations of cheese industry professionals to serve in leadership positions on the ACS Board of Directors. ACS values and seeks diverse leadership as defined by race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, … 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: 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
Travel & Lodging
ROOM BLOCK BOOKING NO LONGER AVAILABLE DEADLINE HAS PASSED We are excited to have you join the cheese community in Portland, OR for the ACS 2020 Annual Conference. The majority of conference functions and sessions for attendees will take … 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
Body of Knowledge
The American Cheese Society Body of Knowledge is a comprehensive framework that aims to encompass the interdisciplinary domains of information that comprise the knowledge base of the cheese industry. Eleven Domains of Information are woven together to create the areas … 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
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
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
ACS Webinar: Sustainability in the Dairy Supply Chain
Join ACS for a webinar on Thursday, February 22nd at 2pm MT/4pm ET. Title: Sustainability in the Dairy Supply Chain Speaker: Nathan Aldridge, Education & Training Manager, Gourmet Foods International Session Description: In partnership with the ACS Climate Impact Task … 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
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 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
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