The American Cheese Society (ACS) is the leading organization supporting the understanding, appreciation, and promotion of artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses produced in the Americas. At 1,700 members strong, ACS provides advocacy, education, business development, and networking opportunities for cheesemakers, retailers, enthusiasts, and extended industry. Since its founding in 1983, ACS proudly hosts the foremost annual educational conference and world-renowned cheese judging and competition, which culminates in the “Festival of Cheese,” a public event regularly featuring over 1,800 competition entries from throughout the Americas. The 34th Annual ACS Conference & Competition will take place in Denver, CO from July 26-29, 2017.
ACS launched the Certified Cheese Professional® (ACS CCP®) Exam in 2012 to encourage high standards of comprehensive cheese knowledge and service for professionals in all areas of the industry. Testing encompasses a broad range of topics including raw ingredients, the cheesemaking process, storing and handling cheese, selecting distributors, marketing and communicating about cheese, nutrition, regulations, and sanitation. ACS CCPs® now total 740 individuals in the United States, Canada, and Europe. For a full directory of ACS CCPs®, visit http://tinyurl.com/acs-ccps.
For more information about the American Cheese Society, visit www.cheesesociety.org.
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