Fresh cider news, straight from Ciderville. eCiderNews brings you daily coverage of cider makers, orchards, competitions, cider tourism, new releases, and the people shaping cider around the globe. Curated by Cider Chat host and cider emcee Ria Windcaller, each story adds context, community insight, and a cider lover’s perspective to the news that matters.
The American Cider Association (ACA) has announced a major change for CiderCon 2027, moving the annual conference from its expected return to Chicago and co-locating the event with the Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America® in San Antonio, Texas, April 5–7, 2027. Both events will take place at the Henry B. González Convention Center in … Read more
Ahead of English Wine Week, Visit Essex released a wide-ranging look at vineyard tourism in Essex, highlighting everything from wine tastings and vineyard stays to concerts, weddings, food events, picnics, and overnight accommodations among the vines. According to figures cited by the tourism organization, visits to UK vineyards have increased by 55% to 1.5 million … Read more
As concerns grow over the future of apple orchards in California’s Pajaro Valley, local growers and cider makers are shifting from alarm to action. Recent discussions surrounding changes in apple purchasing by major buyers have drawn renewed attention to the region’s orchards, particularly after community members witnessed longtime apple blocks being removed along Freedom Boulevard. … Read more
Canada’s mead producers have gained a national voice without having to build a national organization from scratch. This week, Cider Canada announced the creation of Mead Canada / Hydromel Canada, a new standing committee designed to represent Canada’s growing community of mead producers while operating within the existing Cider Canada framework. The move gives meadmakers … Read more
World Cider Day which is held annually on June 3rd came and went on, but don’t worry if it slipped past your radar. Unlike many beverage celebrations that arrive and disappear in a flash, cider’s summer calendar is packed with festivals, competitions, tastings, and traditions that stretch from June into autumn. In fact, some of … Read more
A draft proposal that could reshape how cider and perry are defined across the European Union is scheduled for discussion by national representatives on June 9 in Belgium. The working document, prepared for a Wine & Spirit GREX meeting, outlines possible marketing standards and reserved terms for cider and perry products. While still under discussion, … Read more
The surfside of Ciderville is feeling a tremor. For years, Cider Chat listeners have traveled with Ria to California’s Central Coast through conversations with cider makers, orchardists, and apple growers whose roots run deep in Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley. Cider Chat podcast guests Jake Mann of Five Mile Orchard, Robby Honday of Tanuki Cider, … Read more
While some of the world’s largest cider brands are trimming their portfolios, alcohol-free cider continues to gain momentum. Recent news from the UK highlights two seemingly opposite trends taking place within the cider category. On one hand, award-winning alcohol-free ciders are attracting attention from consumers and judges alike. On the other, major producers are discontinuing … Read more
Ohio has launched its first Hard Cider Trail, highlighting 14 cideries across the state. Yet a few notable cider makers, including DOPE Cider House and Bent Ladder, remind us that Ohio’s cider story extends beyond any official map.
May 28, 2026 | Ciderville News Here’s a wee bit of news from out and about in Ciderville. As summer approaches, Food & Wine has published an article titled “Move Over Rosé: Why Cider Deserves a Spot in Your Summer Cooler.” The piece makes a compelling case for cider as a warm-weather beverage and features … Read more
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