Joe Mackay is the co-owner and President of Yip Cider, a family-owned and operated craft cidery in Long Reach, New Brunswick. He leads operations for the company, which he started with his father and brothers on their multi-generational apple orchard. He is a graduate of the Wallace McCain Institutes Entrepreneurial Leaders Program.
Joe is deeply rooted in his community, having returned to the family farm to launch the business. He is committed to preserving his familys agricultural legacy while modernizing production methods and supporting other New Brunswick growers by sourcing local ingredients for Yip Ciders products.
Interesting fact: The ciderys name, "Yip, " was the nickname of Joes grandfather, who started the family orchard in 1964 and made cider exclusively for friends and family.
Joe Mackay
President at Yip Cider
Long Reach, New Brunswick, Canada
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Family Business
Co-founded Yip Cider with his brothers and father on their family's multi-generational apple orchard, continuing a family legacy of farming and cider making.
Craft Cider Production
As head cidermaker, he focuses on agricultural innovation, planting specific apple varieties and using modern trellis systems to enhance efficiency and create unique, high-quality ciders.
Entrepreneurial Growth
An alumnus of the Wallace McCain Institute's Entrepreneurial Leaders Program, he is focused on scaling his business and expanding its production capacity and market reach.
Media Appearances
Thank you to Joe Mackay ’10, President, Co‑Owner, and Operations Manager at Yip Cider. Featured in Facebook
Work History
President at Yip Cider
Education
9-2010 - 5-2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from St. Francis Xavier University
6-2019 - 5-2020
Education details unavailable from Wallace McCain Institute
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Designation : President at Yip Cider
