Trade Membership
For Retail, Restaurants, and Bars

Northwest Cider is Your Next Big Sales Opportunity.

Did you know?

Cider is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the craft beverage market, generating multi-million dollar sales in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia.
As the PNW’s rising craft beverage star, cider presents untapped revenue potential for bottle shops, restaurants, and bars, while the wine and beer industries contract.
Aligning with today’s consumer trends, cider reaches beyond traditional craft beverage audiences—especially younger consumers seeking premium quality, diverse flavors, lower-ABV, and non-alcoholic options.

PNW consumers purchase 4x more cider than the national average,

and demand is growing. Nearly half of consumers report drinking more cider than they did the previous year.*

Are you capturing the sales?

If you feature Northwest cider on your shelves, menus or taplists, consumers want to know and we can help them find you.

Northwest Cider AssociaTion Trade Membership

Grow your sales along with the category when you become a Trade Member of Northwest Cider Association!

For over 15 years, NWCA has nurtured a thriving cider culture in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia through education, quality standards, promotion and community building. As a nonprofit industry leader, we equip cideries, orchardists, retailers, restaurants, and bars with the visibility, connections, and consumer insights needed to drive sales and grow their business.

*We partnered with Oregon State University to conduct consumer market research with ~3,000 of today’s cider fans.

Here’s What Your Customers Are Looking For:

92% would purchase more cider if recommended by someone they trust (i.e. shop owner, beverage buyer, server, bartender, etc.)*
82% prefer to purchase from local cidermakers*
80% want more options available at their local bar so they can try cider more often*

Ready to Sell More Cider?

Become a Trade Member

Trade Member Benefits

Northwest Cider Map Listing

Photo, hours, and direct links to your website and social media
Business description
Categorization with tailored icons for either Retail (including Bottle Shops & Grocery), Restaurants, or Bars

Directory Listing

Listing in a dedicated resource connecting customers to businesses that carry regional cider. Drive traffic and strengthen your SEO with a direct link from nwcider.com.

Social Media Visibility

Opportunities to be featured across NW Cider Association channels, highlighting where people can enjoy cider in real-world settings.

Member Icon + Window Decal

Show your support for Northwest cider with a digital badge for your website, menus, and marketing materials and IRL with a window decal.

NW Cider Trade Newsletter

Receive industry insights via our periodic trade-related newsletter.

NETWORK With NW CIder COmmunity

Make connections with the NW Cider Community at regular in person events across the region.

Become a Trade Member

Trade Membership Eligibility

We’re excited to welcome businesses that share a passion for Northwest cider.
Please review the following details to ensure Trade Membership is a good fit for you.

Designed for independently-owned retailers and restaurant/bar establishments that sell or serve cider. Cidermakers are served by the NWCA through our cidery membership tiers and are not eligible for Trade Membership.
Your business should highlight ciders made in the Northwest: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia.
- Retailers: We ask that you offer at least three (3) unique Northwest cider or perry options. These can come from one producer or several, and we encourage you to showcase a mix of styles that reflect the diversity of the region.
  - If you rotate your selection, that’s great—we simply ask that at least three (3) Northwest options are available year-round.
- Restaurants & Bars: We ask that you offer at least two (2) unique Northwest cider or perry options. These can come from one producer or several, and we encourage you to showcase a mix of styles that reflect the diversity of the region.
  - If you rotate your selection, that’s great—we simply ask that at least two Northwest options are available year-round.

When you join, we’ll ask for your current cider list so we can celebrate what you’re offering. From time to time, we may also stop by to experience your cider program firsthand. We love seeing your selections—feel free to tag @nwcider on social media so we can share the love.

Become a Trade Member