Cider

Cider lowdown: how's the category performing?

05-Apr-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Cider remains a growing category but there is more work to do when it comes to the traditional apple variant and perry.

Brothers releases Parma Violet and Strawberries & Cream variants

25-Mar-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Brothers Cider is set to bolster its portfolio with the addition of two new flavours – Parma Violet and Strawberries & Cream.

In association with Cornish Orchards

Cornish Orchards launches Hedgerow fruit cider

25-Mar-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

As fruit cider continues to dominate sales growth on the bar, it is important producers innovate in order to give operators new products to interest thirsty customers with.

IBCA certifies 133 beers and ciders as 'best in the world'

21-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

The International Brewing & Cider Awards (IBCA) has rated 133 beers and ciders as the ‘best in the world’.

Wild Wave makes a splash in the UK cider market

20-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

UK-based brewer and pub operator Adnams is releasing a new cider made from 100% apples in its outlets.

Old Mout unveils new Pineapple & Raspberry flavour

06-Mar-2019 By Robert Mann

Heineken is seeking further growth in the exotic-flavoured cider category with the launch of Old Mout Pineapple & Raspberry.

Opinion

The cheap shot by supermarkets

05-Mar-2019 By Pete Brown

The continuous cycle of forcing suppliers to sell goods for less will end up backfiring on greedy merchants

Pubgoers can 'apple pay' for cider at London taproom

24-Jan-2019 By Emily Hawkins

A London-based cidery wants to help customers through the gloom of January by allowing them to pay for a pint of cider with an apple.

Thatchers unveils new rosé bottle cider

22-Jan-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Thatchers has launched a 500ml bottle rosé cider in a bid to provide innovation in the back fridge in the on-trade.

Labelling on sugary drinks dubbed a 'public health scandal'

17-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The labelling of sugary drinks has been lambasted as a “scandal” by politician Tom Watson and campaigners.

Mallets nails Glastonbury partnership

17-Dec-2018 By Stuart Stone

Somerset cider Mallets has announced an exclusive four-year partnership with Glastonbury Festival.

Greene King's fruitful launch of Old Mout cider on draught

22-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

Old Mout cider has taken its first foray into the draught cider market after a successful trial saw 150,000 pints sold nationwide across 100 Greene King outlets.

DRINKS LIST 2019

What is the best-selling cider in the on-trade?

19-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Strongbow is the most popular cider sold in pubs, according to data published in this year's Drinks List from The Morning Advertiser.

The Drinks List: Top Brands to Stock 2019

18-Nov-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

With so much conflicting research in the market and varying opinions from analysts, The Morning Advertiser’s Drinks List 2019 reveals exactly what is going on with sales at the bar.

‘Industry legend’ joins low-calorie drinks brand

09-Nov-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Low-carb and calorie drink company Skinny Brands has hired former Kopparberg director Adrian Hirst to head up its sales division.