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CIDERMAKERS CALL ON GOVERNMENT TO HELP SAFEGUARD FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY
As a sector, UK Cidermaking contributes £2.7 billion to the economy and supports more than 65,000 jobs. Over 15,000 acres of British land is cultivated specifically for cider production, playing a vital role in biodiversity, landscape management, and ensuring long-term environmental stewardship.
The Three Counties Cider & Perry Association Jean Nowell Bursary initiative
In 2020 the TCCPA launched their Jean Nowell Bursary, in honour of the legacy of the late Jean Nowell and the committee are delighted to be offering the bursary again in 2026.
THATCHERS CIDER SET TO GIVE AWAY 500 TREES TO COMMUNITY GROUPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Now in its sixth year, the Thatchers Community Orchard Project has already given away over 2,000 trees and plans to give away 500 more this year, offering groups the chance to transform their outdoor areas.
Sandford Orchards scoops more awards for non-alcoholic cider
Red Zero has just been named ‘Low and No Alcohol Category Champion’ by Taste of the West
National Apple Day: Cider Makers Celebrate the Pub as the Heart of the Category
As the cider apple harvest continues, the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) is marking National Apple Day by shining a light on the pubs that keep cider at the heart of British hospitality.
SANDFORD ORCHARDS EXPANDS CAPACITY FOR BUMPER HARVEST
Devon-based Sandford Orchards has just installed 8 new 50,000 litre tanks ahead of a bumper harvest expected to be up to a third bigger than normal.
BEST NO-ALCOHOL CIDER IN THE WORLD
Devon-based Sandford Orchards’ Red Zero has just won gold and been named Best Non-Alcoholic Cider at the World Cider Awards, less than a year after it was launched.
Cider Harvest 2025 Begins: Time to Celebrate British Apples, Great Cider and Strong Partnerships
As August draws to a close, a familiar rhythm returns to the orchards of Herefordshire, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Kent and beyond at the start of the cider apple harvest. And with it, a chance to pause and raise a glass to the people and places that make British...
Inaugural Bristol Cider Week – Sandford Orchard Ben’s Cider Launch Event
Sandford Orchards is launching a new Vintage Straw Pressed Fine Cider (ABV 6.8%) created in collaboration with Ben Collins, formerly known as The Stig. The cider will be launched on 30th July at the first ever Bristol Cider Week.
RULL ORCHARD WINS SANDFORD ORCHARDS’ BREAKTHROUGH CIDER MAKER AWARDS 2025
Sandford Orchards has just announced that Rull Orchard has won their 2025 Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards with their Autumn Unwrapped Perry.
UK Cider Primed for a Strong Summer Season
The message is clear: cider belongs at the heart of the British summer and the trade is well placed to help the category shine.
Sheppy’s Hosts Cider Industry Orchard Walk as Growers Face Mounting Policy Pressure
The NACM, which represents over 90% of UK cider production, has joined forces with other drinks producers to raise concerns with government about the cumulative impact of new legislation on rural enterprises and supply chains.