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We’re excited to share a tasty reason to be in Sacramento, California, this July: the City of Cheese Menu Pop-Up, a new event happening July 23-25 during the 2025 @american_cheese_society Annual Conference!
In this delicious collaboration, restaurants are partnering with ACS member cheesemakers to create limited-time dishes that celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and flavor of American artisan cheese. Whether you`re a conference attendee or a local cheese lover, this is your chance to explore Sacramento’s dining scene.
Even better: 10% of proceeds support @threesistersgardens, a nonprofit empowering youth through food, farming, and community.
Check out the full list and plan your cheese-fueled itinerary at the link in bio.
Not registered for the ACS Conference yet? Don’t miss out—go to @american_cheese_society to secure your spot today!
"If you’re anything like me, you’re the friend who will find any excuse to bring cheese to a gathering," writes @hannah.gersh, founder of the @metrocheeseclub in Brooklyn, New York. "And it’s always welcome at the ultimate summer affair: a cookout."
Your long weekend starts now—soak up the sun + some peak summer cheese vibes at the link in bio. 
: @ninagallant_
: @madstrap
We’re wrapping up our summer “What’s in Your Picnic Basket” series with recommendations from @venissimo retailers in San Diego.
Snack on black truffle potato chips from Italy, olives from Spain, and Prosciutto di San Daniele PDO from Italy, among other quality products from the European Union!
Swipe to check out picks from @venissimodelmar @venissimo.northpark and @venissimomh 
Follow @morethanfoodus to learn more about this campaign, and click the link to download a multi-page zine filled with all the info you need to pair, cook, sip, and enjoy food from Europe like a pro
What’s better than a picnic basket filled to the brim with quality products from Europe? From creamy French butter and toasty Italian hazelnuts to crunchy almonds from Spain and a blackberry spread from Croatia, @paradisepantrymarket @sodamngouda and @thewelshrabbitshop have you covered! Swipe to check out their recs
And don’t forget to download our zine featuring a cheese guide from Europe, wine and beer recommendations, recipes, and more! Campaign brought to you by @morethanfoodus
Summer is officially in full swing, and we’re back with picnic-packing recs featuring quality products from Europe. From organic dark chocolate from Slovakia to Queso Manchego PDO from Spain, check out what @formaggiokitchen and @guidosfreshmarketplace are filling their baskets with
Visit our website to learn more about this campaign (link in bio), brought to you by our friends @morethanfoodus
Throwback to one of our favorite recipes: the Basque cheesecake worthy of a flight to Spain 
@jennricewrites traveled all the way to Madrid to talk to the chef at @theomar.restaurant about this heavenly dessert—and scored the recipe 
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“Think: light and anything but sweet; a collision of Basque-style cheesecake and Spanish cheeses in a pleasantly textured cake. At first glance it tricks your senses into thinking it may be sweet, but blue cheese plays a crucial role, making it a creamy, salty delight.”
Get the recipe for @familialaancha #basquecheesecake at the link in our bio.
@jennricewrites @familialaancha
Pack the perfect summer picnic basket with @bloomydobbs @calle1945 and @edex_provisions
From a slab of grilled Halloumi PDO from Cyprus to a perfect wedge of Morbier PDO, swipe to check out these retailers’ favorite products from Europe.
And head over to the link in bio to check out other participating retailers and download a handy zine 
Campaign brought to you by @morethanfoodus
In the world of Italian pasta filata cheeses, mozzarella may get all the attention, but Scamorza has a sultry charm all its own—especially when it’s partnered with smoke.
A staple of southern Italy, this cow’s milk cheese is known for its signature pear-like shape, golden hue, and firm, elastic texture.
Tap the link in bio to get the scoop on smoked Scamorza, plus the way that @distefanocheese—a family-owned creamery in Pomona, California—preserves traditional Pugliese smoking techniques. 
: @josiekrogh: @ninagallant_: @madstrap
Crabby Cancer is the cantankerous caregiver with a heart of goo, so naturally the experts at @astrolocheese selected a weepy wedge of @blakesvillecreamery`s Shabby Shoe to be the heart of this horoscope-pairing. 
Summer signs, want to see what`s written in the stars for you? Tap the link in the bio. 
There’s still time to get tickets to the biggest cheese party in NYC!! @thecheesemongerinvitational is an all-you-can-eat cheese extravaganza featuring artisan cheeses from around the world.
Watch as cheesemongers compete onstage for a chance to win it all, all while enjoying cheese and drinks 
and expert pairings.
The event is Sunday, June 29, at 3:00 p.m. at @brooklynsteel. Get tickets at our link in bio!
Kicking off summer with our “What’s in Your Picnic Basket” series with @morethanfoodus We caught up with @agnes_pasadena @antonellischeese and @beautifulrind and asked them to share perfect summer spreads featuring favorite their products from Europe.
Swipe to check out their recommendations!
Participating shops are sampling products on June 21 and 22, so check out the link in bio to see if a store near you is participating! Campaign brought to you by @morethanfoodus
This summer, we’re partnering with cheese shops across the country to help you stock your picnic basket with amazing, quality products from Europe!
Don’t miss your chance to sample in stores on June 21 and June 22. Check out the link in bio to see if a retailer near you is participating!
You’ll also be able to download a zine that’s chock full of all the info you need to learn more about @morethanfoodus
Swipe to get a closer look at the cheese pros who made culture’s 2025 Hot List!
This year, we were fortunate enough to receive tons of nominations for our annual Hot List. Our editorial team evaluated each submission, assigning a score to candidates. Scores were influenced by factors such as expertise, innovation in the biz, and dedication to making the cheese industry inclusive, accessible, and better overall.
Follow the 2025 Hot Listers below 
@cacioequeijo @cheezytalkwithmadelyn @bloomydobbs @edex_provisions/@africanwinegirl @liv_eat_drink @young_cheeses @urbansteadcheese @jaybeetheworst/@phillycheeseschool @agnes_cheesery/@vnesst @annemariepietersma/@trust.your.taste @austinbanach @kasbosmarket @amyegulz @sarahstarace/@thecurdnerd_syr @cheeseneeds @eatlucio/@joshuajamesfranklin @catskillwagyu @antonellischeese @lissamknudsen/@mouseholeabq @chrisroelli
Congrats to all! Tap the link in bio for the word on who’s hot in cheese right now.
It’s finally here! Our annual Hot List has dropped, just in time to kick off summer.
The Hot List is culture’s annual compilation of 20 trailblazing pros in the cheese industry. Whether you’re in the tyro biz or just a lover of cheese, you’re feeling these Hot Listers’ impact in the form of cheese innovations, education, advocacy, and more. Accomplishments of our 2025 Hot Listers include (but aren’t limited to) operating New England’s first Black-owned cheese shop, founding a cheese school, and inventing cheeses for all to savor.
Curious to learn more about our Hot Listers? Tap the link in bio for everything to know about the hottest folks in cheese right now, plus a playlist of their favorite songs to pair with cheese.
Bee sure to screenshot this for your summer cheese plates & picnics! 
Find your guide to DIY infused honey at the link in bio. 
: @christine.rudalevige
Our latest Around the Board features a boozy mélange of cheese pairings inspired by classic cocktails. From the Manhattan to the martini, explore rich and savory pairings you`ll crave well into the summer. 
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: @Alana_Ped
“A cross-border artisan cheese trade exists because of consumer demand," says Andrea Berti, a senior director of business development at @atalantacorporation, a specialty foods company based in Elizabeth, New Jersey. "Imported cheeses allow consumers to travel the world without leaving their homes, so even if there are similar varieties of cheese [from another country], each provides consumers with a unique experience.”
Tap the link in bio to learn about the time, money, and tightly held quota behind pushing cheese over the US-Canada border.
: @christine.rudalevige
This summer, the @American_Cheese_Society is taking over Sacramento—and turning the City of Trees into the City of Cheese. From July 23–26, 2025, the ACS Annual Conference will bring together the makers, mongers, retailers, and cheese lovers who keep this industry thriving.
Expect a full schedule of expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and can’t-miss events like Meet the Cheesemaker, @MidniteMongers, and the highly anticipated results from this year’s Judging & Competition—a.k.a. the Oscars of cheese. 
Whether it’s your first time attending or your tenth, there’s no better place to connect with the community, sharpen your skills, and celebrate all things cheese.
Register at our link in bio! We’ll be there, will you?
#CityOfCheese #ACS2025 #CheeseCamp #ACSAnnualConference #AmericanCheeseSociety
The blue cheese we’ll be eating all summer
Rich, creamy, and just enough bite to keep things interesting, @fromagerdaffinoisusa Bleu is the perfect blue for your summer spreads. Decadent and approachable, this cheese pairs perfectly with red fruits, a dry Reisling wine, and crusty baguette.
But what gives this blue its silky-smooth texture and mellow flavor? The answer: ultrafiltration. By passing milk through a super-fine membrane, the cheesemakers at Guilloteau remove excess water while concentrating proteins and fats. The result is a cheese that’s ultra creamy and melt-in-your-mouth dreamy.
It took over 10 years for their R&D team to perfect the recipe—transforming their original double cream into the luxurious triple cream blue that can turn anyone into a blue cheese lover.
Follow @fromagerdaffinoisusa to learn more about their lineup of ultra creamy cheeses.”
Sound the alarms, because our summer cover is on FIRE!!!
Our third annual Hot List issue is jam-packed with:
20 cheese pros setting the cheese world ablaze
A drool-worthy @distefanocheese smoked scamorza centerfold
Butter, butter, and more butter
Feeling the cheese fever yet? Subscribe at the link in bio. (You know you want to. )
: @ninagallant_ : @madstrap