Faces and Stories of Our Community We love our members at ACS and want to share their stories far and wide. Keep checking back for more of their stories! If you’re an ACS member who’d like to be featured, contact … Continue reading
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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
Classified Ads
Do you have equipment for sale? Land, a farm, or a creamery to sell or lease? Submit an ACS Classified Listing by emailing [email protected] with your ad and photos. Ads are free for ACS members, and $25 for non-members. Do … 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
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
Packing and Shipping your Competition Entries
Shipping Materials are Now Available The 2023 Judging & Competition Platform Can Be Found Below View Award Force Entry Platform The documents required for shipping your competition entries are now available. Helpful links for shipping perishable items: FedEx UPS Receiving … Continue reading
ACS Presents: The Code Red Series
“This is a code red for humanity. The alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable.” – The UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres The American Cheese Society presents The Code Red Series From makers to mongers, … Continue reading
Cheese Reads
We love to read about cheese! Here are some of our favorite publications. Looking for more about how to buy and serve cheese? Contact Us! Looking for more about how to buy and serve cheese? Read our Tips for Cheese Lovers. … 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
Member Profile: Surfing Goat Dairy
While the majority of us are in the depths of the cold, dark winter, and dreaming of warm, sunny escapes, ACS’s only Hawaiian member is enjoying the season. Surfing Goat Dairy, located in Kula, HI, continues to be as busy … Continue reading
Cheese Profile: Rogue River Blue
By Marcella Wright, ACS Certified Cheese Professional It’s fall and for blue cheese fans, that means it’s Rogue River Blue time… I’ll just say it at the top of this profile, David Gremmels and Cary Bryant are two of my … Continue reading
Eligibility Criteria for ACS Certifications
Eligibility is determined at the time an application is submitted, and all eligibility requirements MUST be attained at the time of application. Future work hours are not considered in determining eligibility Requirements for Certification Exams Four thousand (4,000) hours of … Continue reading
The Big Cheese: A Manager’s Toolkit
A deep dive course at Mons Formation in France for cheese department managers and specialty shop owners. This course covers sourcing cheese, inventory management, margin calculation, staff training, recall protocols, the science of cheese paper, receiving/inspecting/triaging cheese in retail. Hands-on … 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
Oregon Cheese Festival
Taste and buy cheese, drinks, and accompaniments from artisan and specialty producers from Oregon and beyond. Treat yourself to beverages by the glass and food carts. Celebrate cheese together again!
Cyber Security Webinar
CDR, in conjunction with M3 Insurance and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, are offering this LIVE WEBINAR to help those in the dairy industry stay vigilant against cyber security threats. This webinar will cover the economic impact of cyber-attacks and look … 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
Monitoring Milk Quality on the Farm, Part 2
Session Description The highest quality cheese comes from the highest quality milk. Cheesemakers agree that the best products are made from milk that is low in somatic cells and bacterial contamination. This webinar is part two of a series of … Continue reading
Exam Software and System Requirements
About the Software (Examsoft) We take the integrity and security of the CCP Exam® very seriously and have developed our exam processes, in-person proctoring techniques, and administration to reflect this dedication. ACS has partnered with ExamSoft, the world leader in … Continue reading
Supply Chain, Staffing and Customer Challenges
Join Emilio Mignucci, VP of Culinary Pioneering, DiBruno Bros. as he provides perspective on retail and online sales, the supply chain, importing issues, managing staff during a crisis, and how his customers are buying right now. NOTE:Â This is the … Continue reading
Support Our Cheesemakers: Share a Cheeseboard
JOIN APRIL 25TH 4 PM MST AND SHARE A CHEESEBOARD FOR DINNER! Live stream via Instagram (@support_our _cheesemakers) and Facebook (@supportourcheesemakers) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our American artisan cheesemakers have been negatively impacted by the closure of … Continue reading
Communications During A Crisis
The coronavirus is having an impact on the way that everyone does business. As companies adapt to new circumstances, it’s important to communicate business information with accuracy and empathy. Join Ed Tagliaferri, Executive Vice President, DKC, as he addresses key … Continue reading
Insurance Considerations Related to the Pandemic, Heffernan Insurance
Specialty food companies of all sizes have questions about insurance coverage during this challenging time of the coronavirus pandemic. Join Peter Picetti. Senior Vice President, Heffernan Insurance Brokers, as he addresses considerations including worker’s compensation, property and business income, cyber … Continue reading
Addressing COVID-19
We value and respect the investment and confidence you place in the American Cheese Society (ACS). We know during this pandemic many in our community are facing tough choices for their families, their businesses, and their future. Our team is … Continue reading
Beginner’s Art & Science of Cheese Making Short Course
February 17 to 19, 2020 Register by December 1- $699 After December 1st- $749 Final Deadline for registration- February 1st, 2020. Have you ever wondered what makes cheddar a cheddar? Or how you could make cheese your own mozzarella? Cheese … Continue reading
Artisan Dairy Food Safety Plan Coaching Workshop
This coaching workshop is intended for Artisan Cheese and Dairy Food Producers who are preparing to create, or are already developing, a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliant, preventive control (PC)-based, food safety plan for their facility. The goal of … Continue reading
Shipping to the ACS Conference
If you are shipping food products to be used at conference for any event, ACS requires that you complete the Product Information Form. This does NOT include SWAG bag items. If you were approved to submit a SWAG bag item, … Continue reading
Food Safety Plan Coaching Workshop
• Description of the workshop: This coaching workshop is offered throughout the country and is intended for Artisan Cheese and Dairy Food Producers who are preparing to create, or are already developing, a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliant, preventive … Continue reading
Food Safety Plan Coaching Workshops
The Food Safety Plan Coaching Workshop sis a 2-day coaching workshop offered throughout the country and is intended for Artisan Cheese and Dairy Food Producers who are preparing to create, or are already developing, a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) … Continue reading
Domain 11: Business Principles and Practices
Research A. Industry statistics B. Market research Accounting and finance A. Chart of accounts B. Costing strategy C. Reporting and profitability Human resources A. Insurance B. Wages and benefits C. Management D. Hiring practices E. Employees F. Training Marketing A. … 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
Enter the ACS Judging & Competition 2018
If you have any questions about entering the ACS Judging & Competition, please don’t hesitate to Contact Us. You may also find your answer(s) in the Frequently Asked Questions. Entry Instructions Welcome to the ACS Judging & Competition Online Entry … Continue reading
American Cheese Society Resources
The American Cheese Society is dedicated to providing its members, industry professionals, and cheese enthusiasts with educational resources. Whether you are seeking information about best practices in cheesemaking, hoping to get a better understanding of the terms used in the … Continue reading
Retailer Profile: The Cheese Shop in Concord, MA
Owner Peter Lovis recently discussed The Cheese Shop, in Concord, Massachusetts, with the American Cheese Society. Below is his favorite “Desert Island” cheese, what new cheese is exciting the staff at The Cheese Shop, and what you can expect when … Continue reading
Award-Winning Tania Toscana
This past August in Madison, I had the pleasure of being introduced to Tania Toscana, an aged sheep milk cheese from Ontario, Canada’s Mariposa Dairy. It was love at first bite. In 1989, Bruce and Sharon Vandeberg, longing to work … Continue reading
Featured Cheese: Sartori’s Cognac BellaVitano
Just in time for the holidays, Sartori Company is releasing its Limited Edition Cognac BellaVitano, Winner of The Super Gold (Best US Cheese) at the 2012 World Cheese Awards. Each wheel is hand-inspected and signed by one of the Master Cheesemakers … 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
ACS CCP® Exam Preparation Guide
The Certified Cheese Professional® Exam is based on the skills and knowledge used by Cheese Professionals across the spectrum of the industry on a regular basis. The exam has 150 multiple choice questions and candidates have 3 hours to complete … 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
ACS CCP® Exam – How to Apply
Step by Step Summary of CCP Application Process Review the dates, deadlines, and fees for the CCP Exam. Review the eligibility criteria for the CCP Exam. Please note that a High School Diploma or GED is no longer … 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
2024 Meet the Cheesemaker
Meet the Cheesemaker takes place during the ACS Annual Conference. The event enables producers of cheese and cultured dairy products to meet with and sample products to hundreds of key industry distributors, retailers, buyers, and food writers from throughout … Continue reading
Bylaws of the American Cheese Society, Inc.
Approved by the Membership on August 7, 2010 ARTICLE I: NAME, LOCATION AND DEFINITIONS Section 1. Name The name of the corporation shall be The American Cheese Society. Section 2. Location The administrative offices of the association shall be in … Continue reading
Media Room
General Media Inquiries and Interview Requests 720-328-2788 | Contact Us Recent Releases & Updates 7/19/2023: “St. Malachi,” an Alpine-Style Cheese from Pennslyvania, Named First Place Best of Show at 2023 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition 7/17/2023: Cheese Pros Descend … Continue reading
Education & Opportunities
Find ways to get involved with ACS and the cheese industry here! Check out our educational programming, post your own events to the Industry Events Calendar, search for employment opportunities, explore our directories and Classifieds listings, and learn about volunteer … Continue reading
Connecting Buyers and Suppliers: The Small Business Perspective
Connecting Buyers and Suppliers: The Small Business Perspective with Evelyn Ignatow and Andrew Ignatow, Hyde Park Gourmet Join Evelyn and Andrew Ignatow of Hyde Park Gourmet Food and Wine as they provide their thoughts and insights as a small … Continue reading
Working with Brokers: Staying Productive during the Pandemic with Michael Reich, Hanson Faso and Dianne Keeler Bruce, DKB Sales & Marketing, Inc.
Specialty food brokers are an important conduit between makers and buyers. Learn how the pandemic has affected the day-to-day work of brokers and how they perceive that role will change in the future. Join Michael Reich, Hanson Faso and Dianne … Continue reading
Impact of COVID-19 on the American Cheese Industry
ACS SURVEY KEY FINDINGS: How Is the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacting Your Business and the American Cheese Industry? In May 2020, the American Cheese Society (ACS) surveyed 980 artisan cheese community members including cheesemakers, cheesemongers, retailers, buyers, and other industry … Continue reading
Industry Data
The American artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheese industry has been growing for decades, with more producers venturing into cheesemaking to meet growing consumer demand for unique, local, natural cheeses made using traditional methods. State of the U.S. Artisan/Specialty Cheese Industry … Continue reading
Cheese Profile: River’s Edge Chevre
By Marcella Wright, ACS CCP™ While opening cheese counters for Murray’s Cheese, I fell in love with the award-winning cheeses made by Pat Morford and her daughters at River’s Edge Chevre in Oregon. Pat has owned goats most of her … Continue reading