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GLINTCAP – What You Need to Know
Please read below for the latest updates on GLINTCAP 2021 from competition director Eric West including tentative scheduling for 2021 and how to submit your entries. Based on what is currently known about the pace of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the US, the 15th Annual Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) will…
Read MoreRestaurant Revitalization Fund Webinar with SBA
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Annual Membership Meeting Recording Available!
In the meeting, we reviewed last year’s accomplishments, took a look at our new strategic plan, and talked about our future activities to support the cider industry. You must be an Active ACA Member to view the Annual Membership Meeting. You can become a member or update your membership here. Check out the recording of…
Read MoreBuilding a Tech Stack for Your Cidery: 10 Questions You Should Ask Tech Vendors
#SponsoredContent by Ekos If you’re reading this blog, you probably already know that technology is essential to any craft cider businesses. “Software gives the craft market a leg up against the larger, more entrenched beverage companies,” said Josh McKinney, Ekos CEO and co-founder. You might only have the resources to hire a small team, but…
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Exploring Diversity of Cider Profiles Through the Selection of New Yeast Strains
by Etienne Dorignac –Technical Manager, Fruit Fermentation #SponsoredContent by Fermentis Introduction Although the global cider market has been constantly growing over the past 15 years, , the growth rate has progressively slowed down in the last 5 years. In fact, we see from the last data published (AICV) that the significant increase of consumption observed…
Read MoreCiderCon 2021: Sustainability Leadership Action Group
This CiderCon session will take place Thursday, February 4, Noon to 1PM PST. This facilitated Leadership Action Group breakout session begins the process of exploring the practices and metrics that are – or could be— the call signs of a sustainable cider enterprise and industry. This interactive session kicks off with a brief orientation on…
Read MoreBuy Cider Direct from CiderCon® 2021 Featured Speakers
While we may not have our normal tasting sessions at CiderCon® this year, you CAN purchase the ciders made by our wonderful speakers to sip on while you participate in a virtual CiderCon® from the comfort of your home. We’ve compiled this helpful guide (listed by session, cidery, and speaker) of where you can buy…
Read MoreNew CiderCon Session: Fermenting with Quince
Was Aphrodite’s Forbidden Fruit a quince or the apple? She’s not talking, but cidermakers will be at CiderCon®! Quince a.k.a. Cydonia oblonga is the sole member of the genus Cydonia in the family Rosaceae. Quince is a ‘pomme’ fruit with the likes of apples, pears, and medlars. This golden pomme is having a renaissance of…
Read MoreReflections on ACA’s Equity & Inclusion Training with Board Member Brooke Glover
I volunteer as Vice President of the Board of Directors of the American Cider Association (ACA) because I care deeply about the cider industry and appreciate that the Board is very involved and active in the ACA’s work and mission. As part of the ACA mission statement to create a diverse cider industry, and part…
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