Thank you all for coming to the New York Cider Association’s Annual Members’ Meeting for 2024! Held at the Albany Institute of History & Art, the meeting was a celebration of the history and artistry that goes into cidermaking. 

After a year of rebuilding and growth in 2023, NYCA shows “no sign of slowing down,” according to President of the Board Jonathan Oakes. 

• The release of the New York Cider Trail app this month aims to increase tasting room traffic by allowing users to construct itineraries from cidery to cidery, and alert them to special events and deals

• The long-awaited rollout of the New York State of Cider seal informs consumers that the cider they are drinking is made 100% from New York-grown apples

• NYCA is gearing up for events throughout the year all over the state to connect with consumers and elevate New York Cider presence

All of these developments are aimed at expanding the cider market by raising consumer awareness and emphasizing the strong link between New York and its cider. With these efforts, NYCA has deftly planted the seeds for sustained growth. 

The New York Cider Association has also been making large strides in the government and policy realms as

an advocate for cidermakers on the state and federal level. 

• New York State Liquor Authority Commissioner Lily Fan attended the Annual Members’ Meeting for a Q&A session, where members were able to get to know her and her plans for the SLA

• While in Albany, members of the board also met with representatives from state and federal legislators’ offices to advocate for the BUBBLE Bill and other cider-focused legislation

Of course, none of this growth would have been possible without the support and effort of NYCA members. NYCA asks every member to bolster this astronomical progress and get active by joining a committee to build out NYCA’s efforts in research & education, membership, marketing, legislation, and finance. With its members’ continued support, NYCA can truly let the world know that New York is the State of Cider.