Celebrating Heritage and Inclusion: Inside the Cheese Culture Coalition’s Cheesy Chopped Championship

Celebrating Heritage and Inclusion: Inside the Cheese Culture Coalition’s Cheesy Chopped Championship

By Leslie Cooperband August 3, 2026 (From: Web Exclusive) Main Facts: A Culinary Competition with a Conscience Sometimes, you wander into an experience that transcends your expectations and blows your mind. For many attendees of the 2026 American Cheese Society Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, that experience unfolded at The Biscuit Lounge on the evening of […]


Celebrating Diversity and Craft: Inside the Cheese Culture Coalition’s Inspiring Cheesy Chopped Championship

Celebrating Diversity and Craft: Inside the Cheese Culture Coalition’s Inspiring Cheesy Chopped Championship

Louisville, Kentucky – August 3, 2026 – In an industry often perceived as traditional, a vibrant movement towards greater equity and inclusion is gaining significant traction, spearheaded by organizations like the Cheese Culture Coalition (CCC). This year, their annual Cheesy Chopped Championship, held in conjunction with the prestigious American Cheese Society Conference, proved to be […]