February 25, 2024
We have updated our membership flier for 2024 – Please feel free to have a look at what we offer, our partners and goals moving into the new year. If you know of a non-member, please share this with them. Members can access all the information via members.cidercanada.ca
Not a Member? What did you miss?
- Year End Sales Numbers in Canada
- Lobbying Info
- Partner Deals from BevFluence
- Youth Employment Opportunities
Advancing Women’s Conference
Cider Canada / Cidre Canada is proud to support the Advancing Women’s Conference – We are working with the team to hopefully have SPECIFIC programming for the East conference. If we coordinated an event with AWC East (November 16/20), in Niagara Falls, ON – would you go? Let us know here.
AWC WEST 2024
Hyatt Regency Calgary, March 17, 18 & 19, 2024
Meet our lineup of engaging speakers!
Hear expert speakers, industry role models that will motivate and inspire.
- Learn new skills and tools to help you excel and grow
- Meet leaders in the industry and hear their story
- Meet new entrepreneurs and hear how they built their business
- Advocate for your well-being and build your resiliency
- Be empowered. Meet, connect, network and support other women passionate about agriculture and food.
We are to welcome a great line-up of speakers for you to meet, learn from and ask questions to! Visit our website for the speaker topics and their profiles.
Call Iris Meck at 403-686-8407 or email imeck@farmmedia.com
Join the Export Committee
The committee is to develop and promote Canadian cider globally! Connect with passionate cider enthusiasts, industry experts, and exporters, working together to expand the reach of Canadian ciders. Be part of a team driving international partnerships, exploring new markets, and coordinating a national plan of action to help showcase Canadian Cider. Experience is not necessary, but we are looking for a mix of people from different backgrounds/regions and experience or desire to export.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIMP4Z8-exBGXN95_wjFy1BoSy7QKKh5AqRtKMZnE6T0he8Q/viewform
Various Cider News Feb 2024
https://www.sasktoday.ca/highlights/making-a-splash-in-the-cider-industry-8210727
Christian Singh (Cider Canada founding Board Member), initially interested in skateboarding and filmmaking, transitioned into a career in the cider industry, becoming the head cider maker at Crossmount Cider Co. in Saskatoon. His journey was unconventional, initially aiming for film school before shifting focus towards bioscience at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, influenced by his family’s medical background. Singh’s role involves overseeing production and innovating cider-making processes, leveraging his bioscience education and passion for research. His work, including a successful jalapeno pear cider, exemplifies the fusion of science and creativity in crafting unique ciders.
An interprovincial dispute between Alberta and British Columbia is escalating over wine sales. Alberta’s liquor wholesaler has informed B.C. wineries that their products will be excluded from Alberta retail stores unless they cease direct-to-consumer shipments to Alberta. This move has sparked concerns among B.C. winemakers (inc cider), who argue that they are not violating any laws and that the action threatens interprovincial trade relations. The conflict arises amidst challenges for the B.C. wine industry, including weather-related production issues, and has prompted discussions between the two provinces’ governments to resolve the matter.
ANBL released its unaudited third-quarter results ending December 31, 2023, showing total product sales of $141.5 million, up 2.8%. Net income for the quarter was $55.3 million, a 2.4% increase from the previous year. Sales trends included a 1.4% rise in wine sales, 1.9% in spirits, 1.8% in beer, and a significant 12.5% increase in coolers and ciders. ANBL also supported MADD Canada’s sober driving message to students and contributed to food security with over $45,000 in donations.
https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5894242/canada-beer-cider-analysis-category-segment
Sales report 2023 on all major brands. Paid.
Food and Beverage Industry News – February 2024!
Edition features:
- Highlight
- Funding Programs
- OMAFRA Webinars
- Trade Events
- Industry News
- Research and Innovation Opportunities
- Resources
Upcoming Awards
2024 GLINTCAP
Deadline: April 14, 2024
Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP)
May 15-17, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan
2024 Cider Craft Awards
Deadline: April 19 2024
2024 Canuck Cup (Amateur Cider Competition Ontario)
Deadline: April 30, 2024
2024 International Cider Challenge
Deadline: May 31 2024
2024 Nordic Cider Awards
Deadline: August 7, 2024