American Cheese Society Adds Certified in Cheese Scholarship
New this year, the Certified in Cheese Scholarship was started by the industry to improve access to American Cheese Society certification exams. This fund gives a cheese professional with certification ambition a boost to reach their goals.
Crowdfunding for and by cheese professionals across the industry has paved the way for one certification seeker to elevate their career in the world of cheese.
The scholarship will cover costs for one person to attend the ACS conference, including conference registration fees, hotel and travel, as well as the exam fee for either the ACS CCP exam or T.A.S.T.E. Test.
Applicants must demonstrate a need for outside support in reaching their certification goals, including, but not limited to financial need, and have been accepted to take one of this year’s exams.
Applications are due on April 2.
Scholarships are open to open to cheesemakers, retailers, chefs, students and any other cheese professionals. ACS & ACEF encourages all members of the community to apply for scholarships! While we prioritize first-time attendees and first-time applicants, we thoroughly review every application that comes in and will award scholarships to as many people as we can.
Only one scholarship will be awarded per company, if multiple employees from a single company apply for a scholarship. Any applicants that do not receive a scholarship will receive a discount code for the lowest cost of an American Cheese Society Conference registration.
The Certified in Cheese Scholarship was started by the industry to improve access to the ACS certification exams. This fund gives a cheese professional with certification ambition a boost to reach their goals. Crowdfunding for and by cheese professionals across the industry has paved the way for one certification seeker to elevate their career in the world of cheese. The scholarship will cover costs for one person to attend the ACS conference, including conference registration fees, hotel, and travel, as well as the exam fee for either the ACS CCP exam or T.A.S.T.E. Test.
Applicants must demonstrate a need for outside support in reaching their certification goals, including, but not limited to financial need, and have been accepted to take one of this year’s exams.
The American Cheese Education Foundation is continuing The Peterson Company Scholarship for BIPOC Advancement.
This annual scholarship will fund an Individual membership with ACS for the year, attending that year’s ACS Conference, including registration fees, hotel, and travel, and the fee to take that year’s Certified Cheese Professional Exam.
Applicants must identify as a Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color and have been accepted to take that year’s ACS CCP exam.
The Forever Cheese Scholarship for Cheesemongers is open to those who wish to attend the annual American Cheese Society conference.
The scholarship is open to all those employed as a cheesemonger at the time of application and whose employer must not be providing financial support for them to attend the conference.
The Forever Cheese Scholarship for Cheesemongers will cover costs for one person to attend the ACS conference, including registration fees, hotel and travel. It will also cover the cost of the ACS CCP exam or T.A.S.T.E. Test, if applicable.
To apply, applicants should submit a short letter explaining how they are making an impact in the cheese community in the optional field on the ACS & ACEF Scholarship application.
The Comté Association Conference Fund is open to all applicants who have been accepted for the current year’s Certified Cheese Professional exam and seek to attend the American Cheese Society’s annual conference. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. The Fund covers travel expenses to the conference, registration, a one-year ACS Membership, and taking the CCP Exam.
For any questions, email info@cheesociety.org.
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American Cheese Society Webinar Addresses Climate Change
In partnership with the American Cheese Society Climate Impact Task Force, ACS committee member Nathan Aldridge, CCP, CCSE, will present a webinar that will explore many aspects of sustainability in the dairy supply chain.
“Sustainability in the Dairy Supply Chain” is scheduled for Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. MST (4 p.m. EST). Click here to register.
Aldridge has worked in the specialty cheese industry since 2005 and has seen firsthand how climate change has affected pricing as well as the mindset of the retail operator and retail customers.
Topics will include the a break down of the basics of climate change and how it’s being fueled by human actions, impacts of climate change on dairy farming, what dairy farmers are doing (or can do) to combat this effect, rising temperatures and rising prices, how climate change is altering the way dairy farmers operate, and more!
Join the ACS for the first event in the climate impact webinar series; it’s an opportunity to learn and share insights on what the industry’s climate impact is today.
This webinar is free for American Cheese Society members or $25 for non-members. The recording will also be available on the ACS Learning Center.
ACS is the leader in promoting and supporting American cheeses, providing the cheese industry with educational resources and networking opportunities, while encouraging the highest standards of cheesemaking focused on safety and sustainability.
ACS supports the understanding, appreciation, and promotion of artisan, farmstead, and specialty cheeses produced in the Americas. At more than 2,400 members strong – nearly a doubling of membership in its last decade of operation – ACS provides the cheese community with educational resources and networking opportunities, while encouraging the highest standards of cheesemaking focused on safety and sustainability.
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Whipnotic Expands Into Hundreds More Kroger Stores
Whipnotic, the innovative whipped cream brand putting a sweet spin on a classic indulgence, celebrates Valentines Day, proudly announcing expanded distribution into more than 300 Kroger stores. On its way to creaming the competition, this major retail expansion marks a significant scale-up across 28 states for the sister-owned brand, continuing to transform a timeless category. Whipnotic’s four whipped cream flavors are already available in stores nationwide and online at Whipnotic.com.
“Kroger shoppers are food trend setters, who love quality, superior ingredients and heightened flavor; we can’t wait to see what they whip up with Whipnotic!” said Whipnotic co-founder and President Tracy Luckow, who holds a PhD in Sensory Science and Nutrition. “A swirl of colorful whipped cream pairs perfectly with so many Kroger fan favorites throughout the store, from ice cream and cake to coffee, hot cocoa and bowls brimming with berries.”
Whipnotic, which recently won a SATA Innovation award, is the only whipped cream brand to put a colorful swirl of flavor at your fingertips, thanks to patented technology. A simple press of the Whipnotic nozzle releases a dazzling blend of all-natural, fruit-infused color and flavor into a delicious, decadent cream for an aesthetic at-home delight right from the fridge. This mouth-watering treat is deliciously KETO-friendly, gluten-free, artificial flavor-free and has only 15 calories and 1 gram of sugar per decadent serving.
“Consumers are reimagining the role of whipped cream in their lives with Whipnotic,” said Whipnotic co-founder and CEO Lori Gitomer. “Unlike traditional whipped cream, typically reserved for special occasions, Whipnotic has proven to be incremental to the category, embraced as a daily delight, which is why our brand is selling twice as many units, per store, per week than the category average. We’re thrilled Kroger sees the potential too. We know the sky is the limit.”
Whipnotic launched last summer and has seen exponential growth, rapidly outpacing competitors, both traditional and newcomers. This expansion more than doubles Whipnotic’s retail reach, adding availability of Whipnotic Vanilla Salted Caramel and Strawberry Swirl flavors at Kroger stores throughout Atlanta, Cincinnati, Columbus, Michigan, Louisville, Mississippi, Nashville and the MidAtlantic region. Whipnotic’s bright and colorful packaging stands out on shelf and its four mouth-watering flavors (including Brownie Batter and Peach Mango) have become fast favorites with fans who keep coming back for more.
Whipnotic adds a creamy layer to the already frothy whipped cream category, which is estimated at $1.3 billion in retail and another $1 billion in food service growing double digits in the past year according to Nielsen. Flavored whipped cream is leading that growth as consumers turn to the KETO-friendly, low carb, low sugar, sweet treats for daily delight.
Whipnotic’s mouth-watering magic comes courtesy of a patented nozzle designed by the two sisters and co-founders Luckow and Gitomer, determined to add more flavor and fun to a beloved indulgence that has seen little innovation in nearly 100 years. The company holds a global patent with more than 30 claims for the breakthrough packaging innovation which enables a user to control the combination of two different flavors, colors, textures, or ingredients for an elevated, on-demand experience.
Whipnotic is flipping the industry on its can, taking the dessert and beverage world by storm with its revolutionary approach to whipped cream. A simple press of Whipnotic’s innovative patented nozzle technology unfurls a swirl of all-natural fruit juices and flavor essences infused into rich whipped cream.
Whipnotic whipped creams are Keto-friendly, gluten-free, made with real cream and all natural color and flavor and are available at more than 1,000 stores including retailers like Central Market, The Fresh Market, Citarella, Harmons, Kroger, Fairway, Market District and Balducci’s, and now online at Whipnotic.com. Whipnotic is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise.
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