The American Cheese Society (ACS) has announced that it will bring its annual Conference & Competition to California for the first time in more than ten years. With the theme of “Celebrating the American Cheese Plate,” the 31st Annual ACS Conference & Competition takes place July 29 – August 1, 2014, at the Sacramento Convention Center and at various locations around the state capital. Just as a good cheese plate brings together a variety of tastes, textures, and experiences, so too will this event, which will welcome nearly 1,000 cheese industry members to Sacramento – including cheesemakers, retailers, distributors, importers, specialty food producers, and even enthusiasts who simply appreciate great cheese. …