American Cheese Society

WOW! We are blown away by the Judging & Competition Award Ceremony and all of the support and love for our incredible cheesemakers. Congratulations to all of last night's winners! Your 2024 Best of Show: 1st place: Raclette de Compton au Poivre, Fromagerie La Station de Compton (Québec) 2nd place: Le Cousin, Fromagerie Médard (Québec) 3rd place: Flagship Reserve, Beecher's Handmade Cheese (WA) Congratulations to everyone who submitted to the 2024 Judging & Competition. Whether or not an award was won, ACS respects and celebrates the dedication to your craft. 📷: Valerie Tobias Photography #acsannualconference #cheesecamp #acs2024annualconference #americancheesesociety #cheeseforreal #judging #competition #cheesecompetiton #teambluedot #bestofshow #jandc #jandc24 #judgingandcompetition24

Winners from the 2024 Judging & Competition will be announced tonight during the Award Ceremony at the 'Cheese For Real' Annual Conference in Buffalo, sponsored by Gourmet Foods International! Not at the ACS 2024 Annual Conference? Tune into the live video on the ACS Facebook page. The Award Ceremony will start at 5:15 pm ET. Good luck to all of the entrants! #acsannualconference #cheesecamp #acs2024annualconference #americancheesesociety #cheeseforreal #judging #competition #cheesecompetiton #teambluedot #bestofshow #jandc #jandc24 #judgingandcompetition24

We had so much fun yesterday. Can you believe it was only our Pre-Conference Day?! Our first full conference day is now in full swing in Buffalo! 🧀 Niagara Tour with a Pairing of Local Food and Wine 🧀 Artisan Cheese Food Safety Workshop 🧀 IDDBA Certified Salumiere Professional Exam 🧀 Certified Cheese Professional® Exam 🧀 T.A.S.T.E Test® 🧀 Certification Reception sponsored by Emmi Roth 🧀 Guilde Internationale des Fromagers Induction Ceremony 🧀 Presidents Reception sponsored by WEGMANS FOOD MARKET, INC 🧀 Cheese Crawl sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, the European Union, New York Cider Association, Tillamook County Creamery Association, and Vermont Creamery 📷: Valerie Tobias Photography #acsannualconference #cheesecamp #acs2024annualconference #americancheesesociety #cheeseforreal

We have a new addition to the Conference Lineup! Hot Topic: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Join us for a special “Hot Topics” addition to the Conference agenda. We will discuss the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAIV) and recent incidences of dairy cows and milk testing positive for this virus. Dr. Samuel E. Alcaine will share the latest information and recommendations for the dairy industry and dairy consumers. Thursday, July 11 | 4:00 - 4:30 pm ET ACS also has a page on our website with more information about HPAI that gets updated as the situation develops. https://loom.ly/-mTA_aY #acsannualconference #cheesecamp #acs2024annualconference #americancheesesociety #cheeseforreal

It's almost go time for the ACS 2024 Annual Conference, 'Cheese For Real' in Buffalo! Here's a fun recap of the 2023 Annual Conference last year in Des Moines. #40yearsofcheese #acsannualconference #cheesecamp #acs2024annualconference #americancheesesociety #cheeseforreal

After the Judging & Competition Award Ceremony on Thursday, join us for the Welcome Reception for an evening of networking and lively conversations with fellow attendees. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share experiences, and celebrate our vibrant cheese community!  Sponsored by Lactalis American Group,  the Welcome Reception is a great way to wrap up the first full day of the 41st Annual Conference, 'Cheese For Real'!  Thursday, July 11th  South Hall Front Half - Buffalo Convention Center 7:15 - 9:00 PM #acsannualconference #cheesecamp #acs2024annualconference #americancheesesociety #cheeseforreal

Join current ACS President, Larry Hedrich, incoming President Jessica Little, and the ACS Board as they welcome you to Conference. All are welcome, and we encourage first-time attendees and new members to stop by so we can meet you! Sponsored by Wegmans Food Markets, the President's Reception is a great way to kick off the 41st Annual Conference, Cheese For Real! Wednesday, July 10th | Hyatt Regency Buffalo - Grand Ballroom | 5:30 - 7:00 PM #acsannualconference #cheesecamp #acs2024annualconference #americancheesesociety #cheeseforreal

We know you love FREE t-shirts! Volunteer for 2 hours at Conference and you’ll get some cheesy swag! Volunteer shifts help keep Conference running smoothly and we would love a helping hand. Sign up now! #acsannualconference #cheesecamp #acs2024annualconference #americancheesesociety #cheeseforreal

The ACS 2025 Annual Conference is heading west to Sacramento, California! Please save the dates and join us on the West Coast next year. #acsannualconference #cheesecamp #acs2025annualconference #americancheesesociety #cheeseforreal

Learn what's happening in cheese north of the border, taste what Canadian mongers are excited about, and discover what makes the Canadian cheese industry different from others at the ACS 2024 Annual Conference with Kelsie Parsons, ACS CCP®, ACS CCSE® and Erin Harris, ACS CCP®. Thursday, July 11 | 11:30 am - 12:45 am EST #acsannualconference #cheesecamp #acs2024annualconference #americancheesesociety #cheeseforreal