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CCP Level 1 Test Prep Is Going On Demand!

By Michelle McGrath | May 20, 2021

SPONSORS: Thank you to our 2021 CCP presenting sponsor, Petainer, and to our summer training sponsor, Arryved! We are thrilled to announce that our introductory level Certified Cider Professional program is growing! Starting June 1, we’re launching a new Level 1 certification bundle.  Pricing  The Level 1 bundle is $99 for non-ACA members, $75 for…

Fermentis Webinars for Cidermakers

By Woodley Smith | May 10, 2021

Fermentis has a free webinar for cidermakers. You can check it out below and find links to register. Each webinar has two sessions, one for commercial cidermakers and one for home cidermakers, however, anyone is welcome to attend either session.

Volunteer on ACA Committees!

By Woodley Smith | May 7, 2021

UPDATE: Application deadline extended until June 1, 2021 at 12:00pm Pacific Time! As a small membership-funded nonprofit, our work is powered by the grassroots cider community. We are blessed to work with passionate and talented people like you that help us grow and support a thriving cider category. Maybe you would like to consider joining…

GLINTCAP – What You Need to Know

By Woodley Smith | April 30, 2021

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…

Cornell Cider Supply Chain Survey

By Woodley Smith | April 30, 2021

David Zakalik, a grad student under Greg Peck, has developed a survey to assess cider supply chains across North America. He is asking for the help of ACA members to take the survey to create a larger base from which to glean information. Please read below for the description of the survey from David and…

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Webinar Now Available!

By Woodley Smith | April 22, 2021

The recording of the Restaurant Revitalizaiton Fund (RRF) Webinar with the U.S. Small Business Association that took place on April 21, 2021 is now available to American Cider Associations members. For more information regarding the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, check out our blog post!

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Webinar Recording

By Woodley Smith | April 22, 2021

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Webinar with SBA

By Woodley Smith | April 20, 2021

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Update

By Woodley Smith | April 19, 2021

UPDATE 04/27/2021 Registration for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund will begin will begin Friday at 9am and the application period will start on Monday, May 3 at 12pm ET. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted. UPDATE 04/22/2021 SBA has announced technology partnerships with several point-of-sale (POS) service…

New ACA Member Benefit!

By Woodley Smith | April 11, 2021

The American Cider Association is excited to announce a new partnership with Good Beer Hunting to bring you premium content from their Sightlines+ insights newsletter. Each week, their team combines data, analysis, and real-world experiences from across alcoholic beverage to help break down trends across categories that can help your business make decisions for the…