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Urge Congress to Support the USPS Shipping Equity Act

By Woodley Smith | May 30, 2023

On May 23 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) once again introduced the USPS Shipping Equity Act in Congress alongside Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and 8 other House co-sponsors. Currently, the U.S. Postal Service is not allowed to ship cider, beer, wine, or distilled spirits, because of a leftover, outdated ban put into effect during the Prohibition…

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Celebrate World Cider Day on June 3!

By Woodley Smith | May 26, 2023

Saturday, June 3, 2023 is World Cider Day! We hope you’ll join us in the international declaration of love for the beverage we all hold dear. Whether you’re sipping on a crisp apple driven cider or a unique botanical cider, take a moment to snap a photo and share it on your social channels this…

New ACA Member Benefits!

By Woodley Smith | May 8, 2023

We’re excited to share some new ACA member benefits with you this spring. Read on to learn more about our brand new resource hub, the new 3 Tier Beverages dashboard just released with Nielsen Q1 2023 data, and a free Crafted for All account now available to all members. Resource Hub We’re so excited to…

We’re Looking for Vendors for CiderCon® 2024

By Woodley Smith | May 3, 2023

Did you know that the largest gathering of cider producers in the world is coming to Portland, Oregon  next January for CiderCon® 2024? In addition to a wide range of educational sessions and events for cider producers, we also host an extensive trade show where our attendees can meet vendors with products and services that…

Webinar: How Cideries Like Santa Cruz Cider Are Preventing Catastrophic Climate Change

By Woodley Smith | May 3, 2023

There are a significant number of reasons why cideries like Santa Cruz Cider are looking to become more sustainable. Agriculture health, ingredient accessibility, customer engagement, preserving the bottom line, and protecting the planet are all driving cideries to focus on sustainability. Join Jenny Morgan from Tradewater and Nicole Todd of Santa Cruz Cider Co. on…

Resource Hub Now Available to ACA Members

By Woodley Smith | April 28, 2023

The American Cider Association is pleased to announce the launch of a new digital Resource Hub. This resource hub is exclusively for ACA members and is filled with items useful for cider businesses of all sizes. There are several categories available to help members locate the resources they need. These categories include: The resource hub…

A Few Tips for Getting the Most Out of Cider Market Data

By Guest Contributor | April 20, 2023

We’re excited by the prospect of being able to provide both on-premises and off-premises syndicated data through our partnership with CGA & Nielsen IQ. With access to this data being a newer feature of ACA membership, we thought it prudent to go over a few concepts related to on and off-prem syndicated data. Both on…

Declaration of Appreciation for Founding Members

By Woodley Smith | April 18, 2023
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Nielsen Q1 2023 Data Now Available!

By Woodley Smith | April 18, 2023

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Webinar: The Story Within the Story of Cider

By Woodley Smith | April 14, 2023

You’ve heard the headlines and the general trends for Cider. Join Brian “BK” Krueger and Dave Williams from Bump Williams Consulting on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM Pacific to dive in a little deeper and really take a look at the KPI’s that matter and how you can apply them to your own…