Industry News
Aspall Cyder exports grow by over 50%
March 14 2012Award-winning cyder producer Aspall is reporting a 55% uplift in its export business in the last year following growing interest globally for premium British cider products with genuine heritage and authenticity. Aspall forecasts that export sales will continue to grow at least at the same rate in the next 12 months and that the rate of increase is likely to surpass that of domestic sales, as international business becomes a key part of its growth strategy.
Ann Hallett appointed as Welsh Perry and Cider Society’s New Chair
March 19 2012The Welsh Perry and Cider Society (WPCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chair, Ann Hallett, as David Matthews stands down after ten years as Chairman of the society.
Cider’s Popularity Matches Lager For First Time
February 29 2012Soaring cider sales, thanks to innovative product design, meant the beverage now rivals the popularity of lager, according to a new report from market research group Mintel.
Drinkaware Campaigns Change Drinking Behaviour
February 29 2012Alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware says all three of its 2011 campaigns have exceeded expectations and led to a change in drinking behaviour across its target audiences.
Cider Still Rosy
February 01 2012Cider continues to set the pace by outperforming other drinks categories.
Call of Duty – Cider House Rules
January 31 2012A meeting of minds, and taste buds, took place on Monday 30 January, when the All Party Parliamentary Cider Group, in association with the NACM, held its twice-yearly reception at the House of Commons in London.
Orchard Groundforce Workshops 2012
January 15 2012Orchard Groundforce, which looks after 900 acres of traditional orchards is Somerset is getting down to doing some serious pruning. It is also running the following workshops if you would like to learn how to look after your own trees.
Shepton Mallet Cider Mill Goes Wassailing
January 18 2012On the official wassail night, 17th January, (the original “Twelfth Night” of the Julian Calendar), the Shepton Mallet Cider Mill hosted its annual wassailing ceremony for its growers, customers and suppliers in its own award winning Stewley Orchard.
Organisers of the Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Festival Donate Over £3,000 to Charity
October 19 2011Several charities have been the happy recipients of donations of £500 or more from money raised at the 2010 and 2011 Ross-on-Wye Cider & Perry Festivals.
A Response to the Alcohol Taxation Review, August 2010
In the Budget papers of 22 June 2010 it was announced that: 'The Government will review the taxation and pricing of alcohol to ensure it tackles binge drinking without unfairly penalising responsible drinkers, pubs and important local industries.'
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