Telling the U.S. cheese story: A legacy of excellence, forged from experience, but unbound by tradition.

Over hundreds of years, U.S. cheesemakers have quietly formed their exceptional artisanship from a melting pot of cultures to deliver innovation, variety and versatility to fit any global cuisine. Along with being the largest single-country producer and exporter of cheese in the world, U.S. cheesemakers boast award-winning production of more than 600 cheese types ranging from soft, fresh options to hard, aged varieties.

This variety creates unparalleled opportunities for versatility in meal preparation and presentation. Cheeses from the USA offer value with options including enjoying alone and excelling as ingredients in innovative cuisines that can satisfy even the most adventurous palates.

The Guild was established as a center of excellence for the international buyer and end-user community, providing access to unparalleled resources and services for culinary, retail and foodservice partners around the world. The Guild’s flagship program—the USA Cheese Specialist™ Certification Program—a premiere, one-of-a-kind global training program with tracks for both culinary and retail professionals.

Whether it’s unlocking creative potential for chefs or empowering retail staff to reveal the value and enjoyment of cheeses with their customers, the Certification Program educates students and participants on how the depth and breadth of U.S. cheese can be used to capitalize on profitable, global trends. The Guild has plans for further expansion into consumer promotions in 2020.

For more information about the Certification Program, contact info@usacheeseguild.org

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The Guild is managed by the U.S. Dairy Export Council®.