ACS ROOM BLOCKS We are excited to have you join the cheese community in Buffalo, NY for the ACS 2024 Annual Conference. The majority of conference functions and sessions for attendees will take place at the Buffalo Convention Center located … Continue reading
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Fiscalini Farmstead’s San Joaquin Gold & Vintage Bandage Cheddar
By Marcella Wright, CCP On a recent trip to Los Angeles, I scored a substantial wedge of Award-Winning Fiscalini Bandage Cheddar. Made in the English tradition by Cheesemaker Mariano Gonzalez under the watchful eye of third generation dairy farmer, John Fiscalini. … 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
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
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
Conference Tours
Experience the flavors of Buffalo like never before with our exclusive Pre-Conference and Post-Conference tours, designed to introduce conference attendees to our host city, Buffalo! Ticket costs for each tour vary and may include lunch, tastings, and transportation. All tours … Continue reading
Industry Honors
The American Cheese Society bestows awards upon individuals based on contributions to the industry, the support and promotion of American cheese, and volunteer service to the association. Nominations are now open and winners will be announced at the 2024 ACS … Continue reading
Strategic Plan 2021-2024
The ACS Strategic plan was developed with broad-based direction from stakeholders coupled with a proactive eye to the industry’s future. This multi-phased strategic planning process included: Board of Directors Self-Assessment and Analysis Member Satisfaction Survey Post-Conference Survey State of the Artisan and … 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
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
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
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours
Food Industry Virtual Office Hours Thursday, April 30, 2020 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (EDT) Join us for our weekly Q&A and facilitated discussions during our online Food Industry Virtual Office Hours. Speak directly to Cornell University food safety … Continue reading
Food Industry Office Hours
Join us for another online session of Food Industry Office Hours on Tuesday, April 14 from 4 pm to 5 pm. These sessions offer you the opportunity to speak directly to Cornell University Food Safety Experts in dairy, fresh produce, … 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
2016 Schedule at a Glance-Best-2
2016 Schedule at a Glance-Best-2
2016 Schedule at a Glance-Best
2016 Schedule at a Glance-Best
2016 Schedule at a Glance-Best
2016 Schedule at a Glance-Best
J&C_Best of Show Winners 7.19.23
Best Practices Guide for Cheesemakers
This Guide gleans the key requirements, suggestions, and best practices from the vast sea of information available to cheesemakers, and condenses them into a more easily digestible format written in more accessible language. We hope you will find that the … 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
Best Practices For Managing Brines – final
ACS Best Practices Guide for Cheesemakers-Second Edition-Feb2017
CH 8 – ACS BEST PRACTICES GUIDE FOR CHEESEMAKERS FDA tech input 070716
CH 8 – ACS BEST PRACTICES GUIDE FOR CHEESEMAKERS FDA tech input 070716
GLOSSARY – ACS BEST PRACTICES GUIDE FOR CHEESEMAKING
GLOSSARY – ACS BEST PRACTICES GUIDE FOR CHEESEMAKING
Press Release: Expert Pairings for ACS Best of Show Cheeses
Press Release: Expert Pairings for ACS Best of Show Cheeses
2023 J&C_1,400 Cheese Hope to Be Crowned Best of Show_7.11.23
“WHITNEY,” A RACLETTE-STYLE CHEESE FROM VERMONT, NAMED FIRST PLACE BEST OF SHOW AT 2022 AMERICAN CHEESE SOCIETY JUDGING & COMPETITION
CHAPTER 6 ADDENDUM
CHAPTER 6 ADDENDUM
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
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
The Dairy Practices Council Preconference Workshops
Preventative Maintenance Best Practices Pumps, Valves and Heat Exchanger Workshop 1:00-4:30 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville Airport Learn preventative maintenance best practices. Hands-on experience with Pilot Scale Heat Exchanger and Demo Pump provided. Environmental Monitoring and Sanitation Controls Workshop Bus … 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
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
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
Fall Beer Pairings
Autumn is here and aside from crisper weather, apples, and leaves changing, it also means fall beer! Seasonal fall beers typically include pumpkin beers, fresh hop pale ales, and Oktoberfest style ales. While each of these beers is great by … Continue reading
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop Overview: • This workshop teaches “HOW” to implement best practices that address the “what” of FSMA requirements • Topics include pathogen control, environmental monitoring, sanitary design, corrective actions, sanitation, and food … Continue reading
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop Overview: • This workshop teaches “HOW” to implement best practices that address the “what” of FSMA requirements • Topics include pathogen control, environmental monitoring, sanitary design, corrective actions, sanitation, and food … Continue reading
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop
Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop Overview: • This workshop teaches “HOW” to implement best practices that address the “what” of FSMA requirements • Topics include pathogen control, environmental monitoring, sanitary design, corrective actions, sanitation, and food … Continue reading
Foreign Materials Prevention in Dairy Products
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy provides a pre-competitive forum for processors and Co-ops to openly share food safety best practices and has been convening senior experts from dairy companies to share their best ways to prevent foreign material in … Continue reading
Packing and Shipping Tips for Success
Join Katie Grice, Process Evolution Manager for Murray’s Cheese, for a conversation about best practices in shipping, and how to set yourself up for success, and tips that will help you exceed your customer’s expectations. Key Takeaways It’s all in … 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
COVID-19 Resources
To help support our community during this pandemic, our team has curated a list of resources across a variety of topics. We encourage you to utilize these resources as you look to make your own business plans and stay informed. … Continue reading
Celebrating American Cheese Month – Final Taste Off!
October… it’s one of the best months of the year. It’s a little less warm, football season is in full swing, Halloween is right around the corner, and, perhaps most importantly, it’s the time to celebrate the delicious diversity that … Continue reading
Celebrating American Cheese Month – Taste Off (Round 2): Midwest vs South
October… it’s one of the best months of the year. It’s a little less warm, football season is in full swing, Halloween is right around the corner, and, perhaps most importantly, it’s the time to celebrate the delicious diversity that … Continue reading
Celebrating American Cheese Month – Taste Off (Round 1): Coast vs Coast
October… it’s one of the best months of the year. It’s a little less warm, football season is in full swing, Halloween is right around the corner, and, perhaps most importantly, it’s the time to celebrate the delicious diversity that … Continue reading
Committees and Advisory Panels
The American Cheese Society is a network of volunteer leaders who provide resources in services of our members. We’re glad for your interest in joining our committees! We will be reopening applications for our committees after the ACS 2024 Conference. … Continue reading
Judging & Competition Winners
Competition Winner Archive This collection spans the years 1989-2022. Currently, the years 2000-2019 and 2022 are digitized. 2023 Winners (2023 Entrants) 2022 Winners 2019 Winners 2018 Winners 2017 Winners 2016 Winners 2015 Winners 2014 Winners 2013 … Continue reading
Featured Cheeses
Grafton Village Cheese’s Clothbound Cave-Aged Cheddar and Bear Hill By Marcella Wright, ACS CCP™ Cheesemaking has been a tradition in Grafton Village, Vermont since the late 1800’s when local dairy farmers formed a coop to pool their surplus milk. In … 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