Industry News
Dramatic duty rise is a risk to cider if plans not thought through
March 24 2010The cider industry has concerns over the impact of far-reaching plans announced by Alistair Darling in the Budget Statement. Henry Chevallier, chair of the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) said: ‘We knew we were being singled out - the Pre Budget Report told us that.
New section to be reference point for growers
March 05 2010A new section has been added to the NACM website - specifically for cider apple and perry pear growers.
Bulmers Apple Growers Donate £25,000 to Celebrate St Michaels’s Hospice 25th Anniversary
February 19 2010At the start of the 2009 apple harvest, Bulmers’ growers were asked whether they would like to donate 50p to St Michael’s Hospice for each tonne of their apples delivered to the new mill in Ledbury. With a matching donation from Bulmers, the scheme has now raised a whopping £25,000.
Hogan’s Cider goes stateside
February 17 2010Warwickshire cider-maker Allen Hogan of Hogan’s Cider is toasting a new business venture that has seen his traditionally-made cider shipped over the Atlantic for distribution to bars and taverns across America.
Caring for our heritage
February 16 2010In order to help it continue its valuable work in preserving and restoring our cider heritage the Cider Museum at Hereford is introducing a 200 Club.
Accolade for photographer Neil
February 15 2010Congratulations to Bristol photographer Neil Phillips after having one of his pictures selected for the 2011 National Trust Calendar.
Cidermakers to make case over ‘misguided proposals’
February 10 2010An update on the range of issues facing the UK cider industry was presented to producers, growers and suppliers from across the country at a day long seminar at Sheppy’s Cider near Taunton.
Aspall scoops majority of World Cider Awards 2009
February 08 2010Aspall Premier Cru has been named the World’s Best Cider at the World Cider Awards 2009, for the second consecutive year.
Aspall Suffolk Cyder available at sea for first time
January 26 2010Aspall Suffolk Cyder has become the first cyder aboard the Cunard fleet – the most famous and luxurious ocean liners in the world.
Gaymer Cider Company Sale
January 15 2010Constellation Europe announced today that it has completed the sale of its Gaymer Cider Company business to C&C Group PLC of Dublin Ireland for a purchase price of £45 million, or approximately $70 million, subject to closing adjustments.
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