Apple

In association with Old Mout

Is there a future for fruit cider?

30-Sep-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

It’s been the biggest development in cider since apples were first used to make alcohol. Now packaged fruit ciders play a pivotal role in many pubs. But what does the future have in store?

What is the future for fruit cider?

22-Sep-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Emma Sherwood-Smith, Heineken’s Cider Brand Director, has her sights set on a big future for fruit ciders, especially those with unique flavour profiles such as Old Mout’s variants.

In association with Old Mout

Old Mout grows Young’s fruit cider category sales

30-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Fruit cider plays a pivotal part of many a pub’s cider offer, having seen strong growth over the last few years.

Shepherd Neame launches first cider

22-May-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Brewer and pubco Shepherd Neame has announced Orchard View will be its first cider.

Exclusive on-trade berry cider launched by Westons

02-May-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Westons has added a berry flavour to its super-premium brand, Mortimer’s Orchard, available exclusively to the on-trade.

Bulmers launches ‘artisanal’ cider brand Orchard Pioneers

03-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Heineken UK is growing Bulmers' portfolio with the release of two ciders under new brand 'Orchard Pioneers'.

Halloween

Ghouls, spice and everything nice: how to boost your drinks offer this Halloween

26-Oct-2016 By Sara Hussein

One in five adults will be celebrating Halloween this year, according to Green King’s Leisure Spend Tracker.

DISH DECONSTRUCTED

How to make: chef Josh Eggleton's apple & blackberry crumble

27-Sep-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

This traditional dessert by Josh Eggleton, chef-patron of the Pony & Trap, Chew Magna, will be a sound addition to any menu as the nights begin to draw in earlier. Extra points for serving fireside. 

Pub barters for beer

14-Jul-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

A Leicester pub is giving local fruit and veg growers the opportunity to barter their produce for beer.

Cider

Thatchers launches limited edition cider

07-Jun-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Thatchers has added a Summer Vintage Cider to its small range of limited edition ciders for the summer.

Ready-to-serve

Red Square launches new pre-mix flavours into on-trade

20-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Red Square Vodka pre-mix cans have been launched into the on-trade by owner Halewood Wines and Spirits for the first time.

Cider

First Henry Westons TV ad launched

17-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Westons has launched its first television ad campaign — which kicked off nationally last week — for its Henry Westons Vintage cider brand.

Cider report

Cider continues to drive on-trade profits

10-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Nigel Huddleston discovers how the phenomenal march of cider during the past few years may have slowed slightly but is still continuing to help drive on-trade profits

Drinks

Cider trends: Make sure you're well stocked

04-Apr-2016 By Nigel Huddleston

With peak cider season on its way, Nigel Huddleston takes a look at what’s available for you to make sure your pub is the destination for thirsty drinkers.

Hobo Beer & Co enters cider category as Aspall acquires 'substantial' share

02-Mar-2016 By Ben Winstanley

Hobo Beer & Co is set to launch East Coast Cyder in cans across the on-trade as Suffolk-based cider company Aspall acquires a "substantial" share in the business.