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Meet Your 2026 Board of Directors Candidates
We are pleased to introduce you to this year’s candidates for the American Cider Association Board of Directors. With six seats up for a vote, this year’s candidates bring a wealth of experience and passion to the table, eager to steer the future of the cider industry. Elections will take place electronically from February 3-5,…
Meet Eastern Cideries at Cider Share!
CiderCon® is almost here, and there’s no better way to kick things off than at the Cider Share Welcoming Reception on Tuesday, February 3, from 5:00 – 7:30 PM. This can’t-miss celebration brings together 50+ cideries from around the world and Eastern Cideries will be there to greet you. As you enter Cider Share, you’ll…
April 18: Certified Pommelier™ Exam at Cider World
TAKE THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER™ EXAM AT CIDER WORLD IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY ON APRIL 18, 2026! Are you ready to take the next step in your professional development in the cider industry? If you have already passed the Level 1 Certified Cider Guide™ exam and are looking for that next challenge? Now is your chance! The…
February 20: Taste Like a Pro Cider Sensory Workshop at Hardball Cider
Join us at Hardball Cider in Mt. Bethel, PA on February 20! Join us for a sensory deep dive into the world of cider and learn to taste cider like a pro! Whether you’re preparing for the Certified Pommelier™ exam or just curious how pros taste cider, this immersive, hands-on session will give you the…
Explore the Art of Food & Cider Pairing with Jennie Dorsey’s New Book
For those who have ever wondered how to elevate their dining experience with the perfect cider pairing, Jennie Dorsey, the Director of Education at the American Cider Association, has crafted the ultimate guide. Her new book, Cider Paired and Plated: The Art of Food and Cider Pairing, is a sensory-driven journey that caters to professionals,…
New Dietary Guidelines Reinforce a Science-Based, Moderate Approach to Alcohol
The newly released U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans reaffirm a long-standing, evidence-based approach to alcohol consumption—one grounded in moderation and informed by the full body of peer-reviewed research. For the American Cider Association and our members, this outcome reflects the importance of keeping science, not bias, at the center of federal health policy. Throughout the…
The Year in Cider from Feel Goods Insights
Each month consumer insights platform Sightlines will share one quick hit you can use to make confident decisions. Also, ACA members get 50% off a Sightlines subscription. Find the discount code in the Resource Hub. Off-Premise Cider was a quiet standout among alcohol categories this year. At a time when nearly every subset of the…
Certified Cider Professional™ Progam – 2025 Year in Review
As we close out the year, I find myself reflecting on how much the Certified Cider Professional™ education programming has grown and evolved. My goal this year was to make education more accessible, more practical, and more connected to real cider experiences. I focused on meeting learners where they are, whether that meant digital learning,…
2025 Year in Review from CEO Monica Cohen
As we close out the calendar year, I’m also marking the end of my first year as CEO of the American Cider Association, a milestone that feels both grounding and energizing. This year has been one of challenge and growth for me personally, for our association, and for the greater cider industry. I stepped into…
ACA Advocacy – 2025 Year in Review
In a year marked by political uncertainty, agency slowdowns, and a federal shutdown, cider still advanced—and your engagement made that possible. New Leadership, Renewed Focus At the American Cider Association, 2025 began with a leadership shift that sharpened our advocacy work. Monica Cohen stepped into her role as CEO, while Jenn Root Martell took the…