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The agenda has been published for the National Association of Cider Makers Technical Day on 12th July.

The day will focus on sharing knowledge and expertise in a relaxed environment to drive best practice across our industry.  See the full agenda for the day here.

Westons Cider is to launch new TV advertising for Stowford Press as part of a major marketing push for the brand.

‘The Wonderfulness of Local’ campaign highlights the premium quality of Stowford Press cider, exemplified by the locally-sourced…

The world of Cider is constantly changing, so it is vital for cider companies to keep up with trends in order to meet consumer demands.

The introduction of Cornish Orchard’s new premium Dry Cider is bound to get people talking and taste buds tingling…

Aston Manor, the UK’s largest independent cider maker, has been crowned the best Food and Drink Manufacturer at the Made in the Midlands awards.

The company impressed the judges with its “shrewd investments in innovation…

Magners has launched “Think 100% Irish”, a new campaign to encourage people to adopt the Irish ethos and see the silver lining in any situation.

Think 100% Irish has been created to encapsulate not only Magners’ impressive 80 year history producing cider from their…

SHS Drinks is broadening its heritage cider offering this summer with the reintroduction of Merrydown Dry.  With glass-bottled apple ciders currently growing at an extremely robust +14.5%1 in the impulse channel, the Company believes that it’s the perfect time to...

A new smart phone app called Pint Please is being developed in UK for its launch here in June 2018. Pint Please helps people find cider (and beer), learn more about different cider or cider makers, and directs them to places to buy the ciders and beers they want to...

Thatchers has introduced a new seasonal cider into its traditional premium range for 2018. Summer Vintage, a 7.4% cider available in 500ml bottles, has been inspired by a stroll through the cidermaker’s Somerset orchards, to create a light yet full flavoured cider for...

Staff at Aston Manor Cider’s Tiverton site are celebrating achieving the top AA+ grade in the BRC Global Standard for alcoholic drinks and fermented/brewed products again, following an unannounced and rigorous audit. The UK’s leading independent cidermaker is one of...

We're pleased to bring you another recipe from The Fuss Free Foodie - Old Rosie Chicken with French Peas. Visit the recipe page to find out more and watch the video.  Looks like a great choice for Sunday dinner with friends! You can find out more about The Fuss Free...

Fourth generation cidermaker Thatchers will be driving awareness of its Katy Single Variety cider this spring with an outdoor and sampling campaign with retailers. Thatchers Katy, a traditional premium cider, has been crafted at Myrtle Farm for over 21 years, enjoying...

Westons Cider is adding to its Rosie’s Pig range of refreshing cloudy ciders with the launch of Rosie’s Pig Raspberry Roller Cloudy Cider, following the success of the existing flavoured range since its launch in 2016. The new Raspberry and Cucumber flavoured cider...