Cider

Westons gears up to make 60m litres of cider

03-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Cider maker Westons has reshuffled its senior team in preparation to ramp up production to 60m litres by 2022.

Hawkes to take cider production to the US

03-Sep-2018 By James Beeson

BrewDog-backed cider company Hawkes is to start production across The Pond.

Aston Manor Cider bought by French firm

31-Aug-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Aston Manor Cider has been bought by French farming and food co-operative Agrial for an undisclosed sum.

Shortlist revealed for 2018 Beer & Cider Marketing Awards

31-Aug-2018 By James Beeson

The best marketing and campaigns in the beer and cider industry will be recognised at London’s Truman Brewery on 20 September.

Brewery discontinues sale of ‘Suicider’ after complaint

21-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A Devon-based brewery has said it will no longer sell a cider called ‘Suicider’, after it was called insensitive at a music festival.

Stocking Strongbow Original and Dark Fruit ‘pushes sales by 44%’

08-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pubs that stock Strongbow Original and Strongbow Dark Fruit alongside each other will see a rise in their rate of sale of almost half – the equivalent of selling an additional 62 pints a week, according to new research.

Free copy of The MA’s guide to cider

20-Jul-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

To some, cider may seem like a simple world, however, in the depths of The Morning Advertiser’s guide to cider booklet, it is clear there is a lot going on. Get your free copy of the report now to stay ahead of the trends.

Booze sales could be damaged with duty freeze cut

04-Jul-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Scrapping the alcohol duty freeze put in place last year by Government is “counter-productive”, and will increase pressure on cash-strapped consumers, the Wine & Spirit Trade Association has warned (WSTA).

Beer stocks low due to CO2 shortage

20-Jun-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Brewers large and small are running low or have run out of products as the Europe-wide CO2 shortage worsens, putting a stop to brewing and packaging for many.

New book aims to educate drinkers about world of cider

20-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

The impact of terrior and climate on flavour, how cider has evolved over the centuries and how to match cider and food are just some of the topics covered in a new book by cider expert Gabe Cook.

Lager and soft drinks risk flat sales following CO2 shortage

20-Jun-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Lager and soft drinks sales could run dry if more food-grade carbon dioxide (CO2) is not produced soon, as stockpiles across Europe run down.

Made wine tax “criminal” says urban mead producer

18-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

The rates of taxation for products classified as made wines are “criminal”, according to the founder of London’s first urban meadery.

Pub drinkers ‘more likely’ to be retired or single

12-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

People who drink beer and cider in the pub once a week or more are more likely to be retired and single than those who drink at home, according to a new study.

The Big Interview: NACM chief exec Fenella Tyler

11-Jun-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

The cider sector is not treated as fairly as other drinks businesses according to those involved in it, and the effect of Brexit is yet to be seen, but National Association of Cider Makers chief executive Fenella Tyler is upbeat about a product experiencing...

How to make: Cornish Shipwreck cider cocktail

07-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

This dark and stormy Cornish Shipwreck cider cocktail is best made with the finest cider and rum.