Shepton Mallet

Cider

Shepton Mallet cider mill saved after buyout

20-Oct-2016 By Helen Gilbert

A Somerset cider mill that was earmarked for closure will remain open, it has emerged.

Magners owner C&C Group promises brand spend after streamlining business

08-Apr-2015 By Noli Dinkovski

C&C Group has pledged to increase brand investment after unifying three separate trading businesses – Magners GB, the Shepton Mallet Cider Mill and International Wine Services – into one company.

Gaymer Cider Company averts industrial action

24-Jan-2014 By Michelle Perrett

Workers at the Gaymer Cider Company in Shepton Mallett, Somerset, have agreed a 3% pay increase for 2012-13 averting industrial action.

Gaymers Cider workers voting for possible industrial action over pay dispute

10-Jan-2014 By Lewis Brown

Workers at the Gaymer Cider Company in Shepton Mallett, Somerset are voting on possible industrial action in a dispute over pay.

Magners cider producer C&C Group reports falling UK volumes

16-May-2013 By Mark Wingett

C&C Group, the Irish producer of Magners cider, has reported a resilient performance for the year to 28 February despite a 15% decline in UK cider volumes in what it describes as a difficult trading environment in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

C&C unable to rule out job losses after Gaymer's purchase

30-Nov-2009 By Claire Dodd Claire

Stephen Glancey, chief operating officer of C&C Group, owner of Magners said he is unable to rule-out job losses as the result of its purchase of...

C&C Group buys Gaymer Cider for £45m

30-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney

Magners producer C&C Group has acquired Gaymer Cider Company from Constellation Brands for £45m. The deal will be financed via a new £60m bank...

Gaymers turns up volume for music promotion

24-Mar-2009

Gaymer Cider Company has announced the line up for a second summer of marketing the brand around music festivals.It has also promised retail support...

Gaymers joins band of music sponsors

28-Feb-2008

Rosie Davenport rosie.davenport@william-reed.co.uk Gaymers has become the latest brand to break into the music-sponsorship scene. The cider company...

Francisco Cardona

26-Jun-2003

The Waggon and Horses, Doulting Beacon, Shepton Mallet, Somerset With a population of just 570 people, Francisco Cardona had to do something special...

Property briefs

27-Nov-2002

The Stumbles Inn in Shepton Mallet has its own shove ha'penny team as well and two pool teams. The pub is popular with both locals and young people...