Wine Industry Advisor reported on NC’s role in hosting the final round of judging for the 2026 U.S. Open Cider Championship. With Canadian cider entries unable to enter the U.S. due to import restrictions, competition organizers turned to NC, a partner of 17 years, to facilitate judging in Canada.

The arrangement helped Canadian entries account for more than 20 per cent of the competition, a record high. The article also recognizes NC’s role in bringing together Canadian brewers and cider makers to judge finalists from the U.S., Canada and Ukraine.

Read the November 11 Wine Industry Advisor article here.