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CiderCon 2022 Registration Now Open

By Woodley Smith | October 5, 2021

The American Cider Association Presents CiderCon® 2022 in Richmond Virginia! February 1-4, 2022 The American Cider Association is pleased to announce that registration is now open for CiderCon® 2022! We are thrilled to be planning to gather in person in Richmond, Virginia from February 1-4, 2022. Register before October 31 to lock in early bird…

CiderCon 2022 Tasting Sessions

By Woodley Smith | October 4, 2021

We are thrilled to offer several tastings at CiderCon® 2022! Seating is limited in CiderCon® workshops, including tastings. Read our full Health & Safety Guidelines. Sign-up for tastings available during registration. NEW! Top of the Mitten: High Latitude Ciders from Northern Michigan Moderator: Nicole LeGrand Leibon Speakers: Dan Young, Tandem Cider; Dion Stepanski, Presque Isle…

New and Updated Cider Share Returns to CiderCon!

By Woodley Smith | October 4, 2021

UPDATE 01/25/2022: The 4:00pm Cider Share is Sold Out. If you are already registered and would like to add the 6:00pm Cider Share on to your registration please email Ellen and she will add you and you can pay when you check in at the registration desk. If you are not registered, Cider Share can…

Take the Certified Pommelier Exam at CiderCon 2022!

By Woodley Smith | September 28, 2021

WHAT IS THE CERTIFIED POMMELIER™ EXAM? American Cider Association’s mission is to grow a diverse and successful U.S. cider industry by providing valuable information, resources and services to our members and by advocating on their behalf. One way to fulfill this mission is through the Certified Cider Professional Program–a program aimed at educating the front-line…

Quarter 2: A Year After The Great Stockpile

By Michelle McGrath | September 23, 2021

Included in your benefits as an active member of the American Cider Association are quarterly market trend reports that break cider out into regions, packaging type, flavor, draft and more. Today we are releasing the Quarter 2 data provided through our partnership with Nielsen. Year over year comparisons for the second quarter of 2021 are…

Download Nielsen 2021 Quarter 2 Reports

By Woodley Smith | September 23, 2021

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CiderCon® 2022 Will Feature Four Virginia Cider Tours

By Woodley Smith | September 22, 2021

The American Cider Association is pleased to announce that in collaboration with the Virginia Wine Board and Virginia Association of Cider Makers there will be four tours available for attendees of CiderCon® 2022. The tours will feature Albemarle County, Nelson County, the Northern Shenandoah Valley, and Richmond’s Jackson Ward.   Albemarle County Tour – SOLD OUT…

ACA Announces Diane Flynt as CiderCon® 2022 Keynote Speaker

By Woodley Smith | September 1, 2021

The American Cider Association is pleased to announce that award winning cidermaker Diane Flynt will be the keynote speaker at CiderCon® 2022 set to take place in Richmond, Virginia from February 2-4, 2022. Her keynote presentation will highlight the history and legacy of southern apples and cider. There are many lessons that can be learned…

ACA Comments on Competition

By Michelle McGrath | August 19, 2021

The Department of the Treasury issued a “Request for Information (RFI) to solicit input regarding the current market structure and conditions of competition in the American markets for …[alcohol producers], including an assessment of any threats to competition and barriers to new entrants.” This RFI was in response to an Executive Order (EO) by President…

August 2021 Covid Relief Updates

By Woodley Smith | August 17, 2021

There’s been some changes in the SBA Covid Relief Programs recently. Read below to learn more about these changes and how they might impact your business. PPP Loan Forgiveness The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan period ended May 31, 2021. Existing borrowers may be eligible for loan forgiveness for all of their PPP loan. Loan…