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Somerset cidermaker Thatchers is introducing two new canned ciders as part of a rejuvenation of its traditional craft cider range. The range, which comprises cans, bag-in-box, and draught ciders, has been given the name Stan’s, in honour of second generation...

An exciting, new event has been announced by the European Cider & Fruit Wine Association (AICV).  Across the 6th and 7th September this year will be the inaugural Global Cider Forum.  This symposium, over 2 days, will bring together cider making expertise from all...

Thatchers Cider is preparing to stage its Haze Sessions for the second year. The one-day music event will take place in Bristol on Saturday 6th May 2017. As the official cider of Glastonbury Festival, Thatchers already has a strong association with live music. The...

Westons Caple Rd Cider, the UK’s first craft cider in a can, has formed a partnership to become the Official Cider of Backyard Cinema for the next two years. One of London’s favourite attractions, Backyard Cinema is known for transforming unique spaces into...

 The National Association of Cider Makers and (NACM) and the Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) are proud to announce that they will be working in collaboration to create a new General Certificate in Cider Making.  This unique training offering is being...

As the days start to get longer, and the snowdrops wave their cheery white flags, it feels like the worst of winter is now behind us.  To add to this good news is the latest from the world of cider. Thanks to a rising interest in quality drinks, Russians are turning...

The National Association of Cider Makers and (NACM) and the All Party Parliamentary Cider Group (APPCG) hosted its Winter reception at Westminster last night.  The event was a great success, with over 150 people from across Government and the wider drinks industry, in...

Happy Friday from Cider HQ.  Blue Monday is past us and here we are on this glorious eve of the weekend, which must mean it's time to round up the latest cider news.  Enjoy. Off License News sets out its stall for 2017 predictions, and the opportunities for cider look...

It's been a busy week on Planet Cider what with Pagan ceremonies and New Year announcements.  Here's a roundup of the latest news. The Daily Mail and the BBC, amongst many others, reported on the ancient custom of Wassailing with some wonderful photography. The Daily...

The world of cider has continued to turn whilst we have all been gorging on food and fun over the festive period.  Here's a round up of the latest cider news: Thatchers cider has commissioned its first canning line at its production facility in Somerset as part of an...

Thatchers Cider is introducing a new series of special vintage, limited edition ciders under the brand Cider Barn. Each of the small batch ciders will demonstrate the skill and dedication the cidermakers have honed over four generations at Myrtle Farm. Using single...