Industry News
In this section we have gathered some of the most popular information sources, such as trade journals, magazines, blogs, and association websites. Industry information is always changing. For the latest news, current issues and popular opinions, try following one or more of these sources. In addition, interacting with the websites that provide this information through commenting and asking questions may also provide you with more information.
Associations
Trade associations often publish free industry newsletters that are excellent sources of information for your business plan. Such newsletters often have articles that cover in-depth topics on business management, manufacturing practices, how-tos, and current industry news.
- BC Craft Brewers Guild | Represents craft breweries from all over BC.
- Canadian Craft Brewers Association | Represents over 1,100 small and independent craft breweries, brewpubs and their supplier partners in Canada.
- Beer Canada | Canada's largest trade association of brewers (formerly Brewers Association of Canada). Canada and provincial industry statistics.
- Cider Canada | Reflecting the emerging market for hard cider, Cider Canada is a new association bringing together cider makers and their provincial associations to develop a stronger community of producers in Canada.
- Brewers Association | Made up of U.S. breweries, as well as members of the allied trade, beer wholesalers, retailers, and individuals.
- BC Cider Association | Made up of orchardists, cider makers, and entrepreneurs using 100% BC-grown apples in their products, this association promotes cooperation and education in the cidermaking industry.
- Master Brewers Association of the Americas | Professional brewing association with resources and publications. Some content freely available.
- Northwest Cider Association | The NW Cider Association's goal is to tell the stories of the breweries that make up the cider industry in the Pacific Northwest and increase sales of NW Cider.
TIP: Use ASAE Gateway to Associations Directory to search for an association by name, interest area, or international geographic location (including Canada and BC). You can also search using a combination of various fields.
Magazines & Trade Journals
Trade associations often publish free industry newsletters that are excellent sources of information for business planning. Such newsletters often have articles that cover in-depth topics on business management, manufacturing practices, how-tos, and current industry news.
- The Growler
- What’s Brewing
- Brewers Journal
- The New Brewer
- Craft Beer & Brewing
- CiderScene
- CiderCraft Magazine
- Journal of Food Science
- Food Research International
TIP: Try searching Ulrichs Periodical Directory to develop a list of important trade publications in your industry.
Consultant & Other Websites
MarketWatch - Industry Analyzer | The Industries section contains current data on Dow Jones Industry Sectors. Aggregate data as well as company-specific data is available.