Fresh Pressed

In this episode of Fresh Pressed Live, Alex and Nathan break down everything juice and cider producers need to know about pasteurization — whether you’re selling raw, using UV light, or producing with thermal (heat) pasteurization. We explain the science behind the “5-log reduction,” the real risks with raw juice, the differences between UV and thermal processing, and even the cost and limitations...

👉 Learn more at www. JuicingSystems.com Welcome to the first-ever Juicing Systems livestream recap — now converted into a podcast episode for our Spotify listeners. 🎙️ We’ve launched a brand-new format where twice a month we go live to talk about what’s happening in the juice, cider, and beverage-processing world. This episode is the edited, audio-friendly version of that livestream. In this conv...

🍏 It’s cider time! Alex sits down with Monica Cohen , CEO of the American Cider Association and former executive at Dairy Farmers of America , to explore how cider can grow in 2025. Monica shares insights on: Cider industry growth opportunities in 2025 Lessons from DFA for building stronger associations Data, advocacy, and education for cider makers Why joining the ACA matters for small & lar...

En este episodio de Fresh Pressed Podcast , Alex conversa con Carlos Flores, cofundador de Punta de Fierro, una sidrería sostenible en el corazón de la Patagonia. Carlos nos comparte el fascinante proceso de crear una sidra única, elaborada con manzanas que tienen más de 150 años, profundamente conectadas con la cultura y el patrimonio de la región. Descubre los retos y satisfacciones de dirigir u...

What does it really take to make an unforgettable cider? In this episode of The Fresh Pressed , host Alexander Wolf sits down with fermentation expert and content creator Shanleigh Thompson of Shan Ferments to unpack the secrets behind cider-making success—and the happy accidents that make it special. Shanleigh shares: What cider makers can learn from beer brewers Why “mistakes” in fermentation mi...

In this episode of The Fresh Pressed Podcast, host Alex Wolf is joined by award-winning cider expert Adam Wells, founder of Cider Review. Dive into an engaging conversation about the craft cider industry—exploring what makes premium cider unique, addressing common myths, and revealing the latest trends that cider enthusiasts and makers must know. Topics covered in this episode include: • Why cider...

Are you wasting CO2, losing carbonation consistency, or spending late nights manually adjusting pressure ? You’re not alone. In this episode of Fresh Pressed , we sit down with Guy Tipton to talk about how Fizz Wizz is revolutionizing carbonation for breweries and beverage makers. We cover: ✔️ Why traditional carbonation is inefficient and leads to wasted product ✔️ How automation saves time, mone...

🍎 How does a small farm scale to meet massive demand in agri-tourism? In this episode of the Fresh Pressed Podcast, we sit down with Scott Dvorak, Press and Maintenance Manager at Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard. Scott shares how Juicing Systems’ KEB 750 cider belt press revolutionized their operations, enabling: • A 300% boost in cider output in a single day. • A 50% reduction in la...

In this episode of Fresh Pressed , host Alex Wolf interviews Julie Rhodes, a strategic business consultant with deep expertise in helping small and medium-sized craft beverage brands grow. Julie dives into the essential strategies that every craft beverage entrepreneur needs to know, from crafting a clear sales plan to mastering digital marketing and building successful distribution partnerships....

Welcome to The Fresh Pressed Podcast! In this episode, your host, Alexander Wolf, dives deep into the world of cold-pressed juice business with a focus on equipment planning and growth strategies. Joining him is a true industry expert, Andrew Mcfarlane, the Founder of Start A Juice Bar. Start A Juice Bar is renowned for helping entrepreneurs launch profitable juice businesses, and Andrew is here t...

Welcome to Fresh Pressed! In this episode, host Nathan Riddell engages in a captivating conversation with Emily Ritchie, the executive director of the Northwest Cider Association. Join them as they dive into the world of cider and explore the thriving cider industry in the Pacific Northwest. Emily shares her journey, from promoting healthy eating to discovering her passion for cider during a trans...

This episode features Sunny Gandara, the founder of The Plant Curious Table. We have a conversation, where we discuss various scenarios faced by cider businesses. We focus on three different scenarios, including businesses at different stages of growth, with different marketing budgets. The episode covers various topics such as marketing, branding, and business growth. Sunny shares her experiences...

“There are no shortcuts,” says Remo, the fearless leader of Juicing. Systems, when asked about what he’s learned throughout his years as a business owner. “You have to offer honest and good quality service and product because, at the end of the day, your relationships with your clients are what carry you through. We’ve always tried to be as authentic and honest as we can. As people, but also as a...

In this episode of Fresh Pressed, we hear from two of the businesses that we have sponsored to attend the NW Cider Symposium 2023 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center in Tacoma, WA. We asked them 4 simple questions to better understand their journey in apple pressing and making cider. Our Guests:  - Kate and Colin, Rombough owners and operators at Big Bang Cider  - Nick Hill, Founder,...

Barry Rooke, Executive Director, of Cider Canada, chats with us about how the Canadian Cider Association got started, what it offers the members, and the future of the organization. We also discuss the future of the cider industry and if it can sustain the rapid growth we have seen in the past 5 years.  This is a great episode to listen to as we go into cider con 2023 next week.   ...

A podcast to talk about everything juicing, industry discussions, stories, and advice. In our first episode, we have Nathan head of sales at Juicing Systems chat about how he discovered the Okanagan valley and then Juicing Systems. This chance meeting convinced him to move his family to Vernon permanently. We hope you enjoy this new podcast and let us know you're thoughts.