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Where to Eat Cheese in Buffalo, New York


Where to find cheese in Buffalo during this year’s American Cheese Society annual conference.

Cheese Pros to Travel to Buffalo, NY for the American Cheese Society Conference


DENVER, Colo. – June 14, 2024 – The American Cheese Society (ACS) is thrilled to announce that its 41st Annual Conference, “Cheese For Real,” will be held in Buffalo, New York next month, from July 10-13, 2024. This highly anticipated event brings together cheese makers and industry professionals from across the nation to celebrate the vibrant […]

Win a Trip to France: Comté Scholarship for Certified Cheese Professionals®


Are you a Certified Cheese Professional®? If so, get ready to embark on the cheese journey of a lifetime, courtesy of the Comté Cheese Association. The association announces its eleventh annual Comté Scholarship for American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professionals® (ACS CCPs). This exclusive scholarship opportunity is open to all cheese experts who have passed […]

The Farm at Doe Run Wins Best in Show at 2023 American Cheese Society


St. Malachi from The Farm at Doe Run was named 1st Place ‘Best of Show’ at the American Cheese Society’s 2023 Judging & Competition.

Support Your Local Cheesemaker for American Cheese Month


American Cheese Month is a grassroots celebration of North America’s delicious and diverse cheeses, and the farmers, cheesemakers, retailers, cheesemongers, and chefs who bring them to the table.

ACS Seeks Volunteers for Annual Conference


It’s time to start getting excited about the American Cheese Society Annual Conference, aka CHEESE CAMP! Scheduled for July 18-21 in Des Moines Iowa, the 2023 conference celebrates 40 Years of Cheese. Seminars include an Artisan Cheese Food Safety Workshop; Mexican Cheese: Tales and Science; and The Complex World of Coagulants. And of course there’s […]

In Queso You Missed It: Feb. 12, 2023


In queso you missed it, here’s a round up of cheese news from the last two weeks.

In Queso You Missed It: January 15, 2023


Catch up on all the cheese-related news you may have missed!

Reflections on a Year: Celebrating the Joys


I’m sitting in the living room of my new apartment, surrounded by the compartmentalization of my life in box form. My kitties are playing tag and are screaming what I imagine translates to “PARKOUR!” I’m listening to the debut album by the Bird and the Bee, and it is during this scene of joy and […]

Best Cheeses 2022


To choose this year’s featured cheeses, the culture team combed through the winning wheels and wedges from the following competitions: World Cheese Awards (2021), World Championship Cheese Contest, American Cheese Society Judging and Competition, Good Food Awards, sofi Awards, International Cheese and Dairy Awards, and the New York International Cheese Competition. Key to abbreviations: WCA: […]

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