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Making Strategic Decisions Based on Data

October 15, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

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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Why Investing in People and Process Are the Keys for Electric City Ciderworks

October 1, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

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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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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This May be a Tough Challenge for Cider, But It’s Changing

September 3, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Direct-to-consumer shipping has been hailed as a lifeline for small cideries that often struggle to gain space on distributor trucks or retail shelves. For some producers, DTC represents a breakthrough opportunity. For others, its impact […]

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How Lost Boy’s Wright Looks to Define What a Cidery Can Do to Lead in its Community

August 27, 2025 Jon Sicotte 1

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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Key Sales Metrics to Zero in on for Growth Strategies

August 20, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

Knowing what to measure can be as important as what’s in the fermenter and being canned or poured and served over the tasting room bar.  There is a range of sales data and performance indicators […]

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Diverse Orchards, Distinct Ciders: What Producers Are Learning

August 13, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

For orchard-based cideries and perry producers, biodiversity is a strategic choice that affects tree health and fruit quality, and can also enhance customer perception. While the payoff isn’t always quick or easily measurable, orchard-based companies […]

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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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Ways to Modernize Traditions by Scaling Cider Production Smart & Sustainable Ways

July 30, 2025 Jon Sicotte 0

There’s a delicate balance between romanticism and practicality, and it sums up the balancing act faced by many modern cideries.  “We let tradition inspire our creativity, while leaning on modern efficiencies — like cans and […]

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