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The Australian Specialist Cheesemakers? Association (ASCA) was established in 1994 to act as a catalyst in stimulating the growth and development of the specialist cheese industry in Australia. The Association today is represented by an enthusiastic group of members, derived from all sectors of the industry including manufacture, distribution, retail, consultants and other related industry. ASCA also offers a consumer level of membership which is suited to Australian cheese lovers, media and the hospitality industry.
The Association provides industry members with the following benefits:
- Provides information on matters affecting their activities including applicable legislation, marketing opportunities and technical issues, assistance etc
- Representation - a uniform voice for specialist cheesemakers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers
- Providing a forum in which members can exchange ideas of mutual interest
- Promoting awareness and appreciation of Australian specialist cheese both locally and internationally
- Encourages excellence in cheese making and food safety
membership benefits
All Memberships (Industry and Cheese Lover)
- Free entry to four cheese forums held throughout the year
- Discounted (25%) entry into the Annual Shows in Sydney and Melbourne
- Quarterly Industry newsletter
Industry Members ONLY
- Participation in the Annual Melbourne and Sydney ASCA Cheese Shows at heavily discounted rates.
- Free entry into the Melbourne and Sydney ASCA Cheese Show competitions.
- Voting rights for the ASCA committee. (Limited to one vote per Cheesemaker and Distributor Membership)
- Industry representation on various committees belonging to:
- Australian Dairy Producers Federation
- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Australian Quarantine Inspection Service
- Food Safety Australia New Zealand
- State Dairy Authorities
- Subsidised access to the Specialty Cheese Technical Hotline
