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How to Create Legislative Changes & The Push to Modernize Cider DTC Laws

October 22, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Andrew Perez, co-founder of Highpoint Cider, isn’t overly optimistic about rapid change in direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping laws for cider. While the model holds promise for small producers trying to reach customers beyond their local footprint, […]

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Making Strategic Decisions Based on Data

October 15, 2025 Jon Sicotte 1

When Highpoint Cider’s Andrew Perez noticed one of his brands needed a refresh, he didn’t rely just on instinct; the company’s co-founder relied on numbers. By examining geographic and sales data, Perez and his team […]

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Quick Tips on Boosting Your Cidery’s Tasting Room Staff Education

September 24, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Having a knowledgeable tasting room staff can make the difference between a casual pour and maybe a “one-and-done” versus creating a memorable guest experience that can lead to making a fan rather than a customer. […]

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How 2 Towns’ Dickason Sees the Production Team Thrive Amid Constant Change

September 17, 2025 Jon Sicotte 1

This is a part of a monthly series of Q&As with members of the cider community from across the U.S. Brewer Magazine & Cider Business will share business and personal insights from decision makers in […]

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Why Williams Feels Shared Learning Is the Secret Ingredient to a Strong Cidery Team at Snow Capped

September 10, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

This is a part of a continuing series of Q&As with members of the cider community from across the US. Cider Business will share business and personal insights from Cidermakers, Owners, Managers, Sales Directors, QCQA […]

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Ways to Build Visibility and Velocity Through Off-Premise Cider Sales

August 6, 2025 Jon Sicotte 1

Securing placement, whether on draft or on shelves, continues to be a defining challenge for cideries vying to gain a foothold in a landscape still dominated by craft beer and well-funded national brands. ​Increased visibility […]

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How Tracking the Right Sales Metrics Can Refine Your Cidery’s Growth

June 11, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

For any cidery, data is more than a back-end detail, it’s a foundation for smarter decisions in your sales. Leaning into key metrics to build lasting, scalable brands is important, and Cider Business heard from […]

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Building Stronger Cidery Teams Through Strategic Hiring and Training

June 4, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Hiring and onboarding your cidery’s tasting room staff is more than a quick training session on pouring technique and a rundown of the tap list. Instead, it’s a process that needs to be rooted in […]

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