Capstone – Project
Profitability, Partnering, Succession in NYS Drinks Industry – Little Apple Cidery
A Collaboration Between
Little Apple Farm and Cidery is a Certified Organic Apple Orchard and start-up Farm Cidery in Hillsdale, New York. We produce fresh and hard cider in a fast growing innovative industry. Our goals are to achieve profitability, partner with other drinks industry companies and establish a farm and cidery succession strategy. We are three years into a 10-year business plan and completing a major investment in new equipment. Time to consider course corrections and address key issues. facebook.com/littleapplecider
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Company Information
| Company | Little Apple Cidery |
| HQ | New York |
| Revenue | Unlisted |
| Employees | Unlisted |
| Stage | Small Business |
| Hiring Potential | N/A |
| Website | https://little-apple-cidery.business.site/ |
Company Overview
Little Apple Cidery is a NOFA-NY Certified Organic orchard in Hillsdale, NY situated near the Massachusetts border and Taconic Range. We are the orchard on Orchard Lane. The Farm Cidery began operations in 2015 producing custom-crafted fresh and hard ciders for the local market from heirloom, cider and wild apple varieties.
Experiential Learning Program Details
| School | University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business |
| Engagement Format | Capstone - Small Team Consulting Project - Students work in consulting teams of 3-5 directly with faculty and client liaisons on developing real solutions to real-world challenges. |
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| Level | N/A |
| Students Enrolled | N/A |
| Meeting Day & Time | N/A |
| Student Time Commitment | 1-3 Hours Per Week |
| Company Time Commitment | 3-5 Hours |
| Duration | 0.43 Weeks |
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