Cider

Great British Pub Awards

Pub Awards: Best Cider Winner - Foleys Tap House, Leeds, West Yorkshire

29-Sep-2016 By MA

York Brewery’s Foleys Tap House, the former head office for the 19th-century Pearl Life Assurance Loan Investment Company, is typically Leeds – shabby, honest and chic all at the same time.

Food matching

The guide to cider and food pairing

27-Sep-2016 By Jane Peyton

Cider is too often overlooked in favour of other drinks when it comes to pairing dishes with food. But these brews have just as much a right to be drink alongside good eats. Jane Peyton reports

Cider

Cider is taking a new direction

26-Sep-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Packaged cider is growing in popularity among customers, but fridges and back bars are as tight on space as ever before. Getting the balance right could make or break your cider sales, Nigel Huddleston reports

Premium cider

Does cider need saving?

30-Aug-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

In a market that appears to be constantly striving towards better quality, it’s a wonder why sales of premium cider have dipped. But looking for ways to boost the segment is something cider makers can do very well

Beer

CAMRA begins next stage of Revitalisation project

03-Aug-2016 By James Evison

A second survey has been launched by CAMRA as part of its Revitalisation project into the direction of the campaign group's future.

Cider

Cider sales in the on-trade are up

23-Jun-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Cider volumes and value sales have seen the most growth in the on-trade than the off-trade in the past 12 months, while the average cost of a pint in a pub is three times as much than in a shop, according to Westons in its first cider report.

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.

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

Cider

Thatchers grows sales above cider market for sixth year

09-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Cider maker Thatchers has reported a sixth consecutive year of growth ahead of the rest of the cider market, which is, in part, down to the increased popularity of its premium ciders.

Beer and Cider

How to pair beer and cider with food

09-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Matching beer and cider with food could be a "double whammy" for pubs when it comes to standing out from a competitor, three food and drink experts have told the Publican's Morning Advertiser (PMA).

Nine things you’ll learn at Future Trends: Beer and Cider

06-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Beer and cider experts will come together next month to determine what customers are likely to drink in pubs in the future, at the first Future Trends: Beer and Cider event in London.

Cider

Magners pumps millions into relaunch

03-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Irish cider makers Magners is pumping millions of pounds into a new multimedia advertising campaign to launch its new packaging and a rip-top cap.

Cider

Seven innovations in cider

11-Apr-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Cider makers are set to launch new products during the coming weeks in a bid to make a successful play of the, hopefully, warm and dry weather this summer. In the meantime, we look back on seven of the top cider trends that snatched our attention over...

Cider

Westons launches cloudy cider for pubs and returns to TV

08-Apr-2016 By Mike Berry

Westons Cider is to ramp up investment in two of its key brands over the summer, as well as launch a new ‘festival’ range for pubs.

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.

C&C Group announce long term partnership with Pabst Brewing Company

11-Dec-2015 By Ben Winstanley

Magners producer C&C Group has announced a long term partnership with Pabst Brewing Company for the sale and distribution of its cider brands in the US.

Supplier profile

'We’ve got ourselves into a really strong position... we're well placed to grow'

11-Nov-2015 By Mike Berry

New Westons Cider commercial director Geoff Bradman talks to the PMA about the health of the cider category and how the company’s new strategy is paying off.

Drinks

How Northern Ireland is becoming a player in the cider market

11-Nov-2015 By Pete Brown

Pete Brown likes his cider and knows where to go to get the best hit of apples, but he has now discovered a new source and encourages others to test the produce from Northern Ireland.

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Cider 'explosion': Aston Manor drives on-trade ambitions with Marston's deal

15-Oct-2015 By Oli Gross

Major cider maker Aston Manor has signalled intent to cash-in on an 'explosion' in the cider industry after completing an on-trade deal with Marston’s. The PMA gives an insight into the ambitious company that takes a third of the off-trade cider...

Cider

Bottled cider trends report: the joy of six

14-Sep-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

The cider revival of the past few years has rivalled the craft movement in beer in its meteoric rise, with the category worth an estimated £2.7bn.

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Thatchers focuses on quality in marketing message

17-Aug-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

Thatchers Cider’s new commercial is being screened now until the end of September on ITV, C4, Channel 5 and digital channels.

Thatchers opens managed pub after £1m Somerset investment

04-Aug-2015 By Oli Gross

Thatchers Cider has opened the doors of its redeveloped pub following a £1m investment in Somerset.

Cider Trends Summit

Cider looks to emulate craft beer

14-Jul-2015 By PMA

For the third year in a row, the ever-popular Cider Trends Summit, hosted by the PMA, returned to Bristol and brought together leaders of the sector to discuss the key challenges facing the category, how cider makers can exploit new opportunities and...

Cider Trends Summit 2015: The opportunity with apple

22-Jun-2015 By Sam Fielding

Following the phenomenal growth the cider category market has enjoyed over the last decade, Sam Fielding from Heineken UK argues producers should work together as a ‘cider community’ to keep the momentum going.

Event

10 reasons to attend the Cider Trends Summit 2015

16-Jun-2015 By Mike Berry

Read our list of why you need to attend the Publican's Morning Advertiser’s popular cider category event - the Cider Trends Summit - to be held in Bristol next month.

Speaker Q&A

Cider Trends Summit 2015: Cloudier times for the category?

08-Jun-2015 By Chris Wisson

Chris Wisson, senior drinks analyst at Mintel, is speaking at next month’s Cider Trends Summit in Bristol. Here he looks briefly at the category’s recent performance and what the future might hold.

Event

Cider Trends Summit 2015: Exciting speaker line-up confirmed

03-Jun-2015 By Mike Berry

A raft of exciting speakers have been lined up for this year’s Cider Trends Summit — the Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s dedicated cider category event.

Speaker Q&A

Cider Trends Summit 2015: Q&A with Mike Beck, president US Cider Association

03-Jun-2015 By Mike Beck

Mike Beck, owner of Uncle John's Cider Mill in Michigan and president of the US Cider Association is delivering a keynote presentation at next month's Cider Trends Summit in Bristol. We caught up with him to find out more about the market stateside.

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Heineken launches Blind Pig cider

12-May-2015 By Jessica Mason

Heineken launches new speakeasy-inspired cider range.

Aspall puts bag-in-box ciders on draught

22-Apr-2015 By Noli Dinkovski & Jessica Mason

Cider maker Aspall is making two of its Waddlegoose Lane-branded ciders available in draught and bottles.

Event

Cider Trends Summit returns for third year

15-Apr-2015 By Mike Berry

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s dedicated cider category event — the Cider Trends Summit — is returning to Bristol for a third year.

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.

Brand News

Kopparberg launches Frozen Fruit Ciders

07-Apr-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Kopparberg has announced the launch of a new range of frozen fruit ciders for the summer.

Brand News

Westons launches five new limited edition ciders

26-Mar-2015 By Jessica Mason

Westons Cider is set to launch five limited-edition still ciders including three flavoured ciders and two traditional ciders.

Rekorderlig launches Dry Apple Cider

24-Mar-2015 By Jessica Mason

Swedish cider maker Rekorderlig is adding an apple cider to its line-up, in a bid to “engage a new male consumer looking for an alternative to beer”.

New Product

New products: avocado halves and chunks, West Country nuts, Dutch hot snacks

19-Mar-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Funnybones Foodservice has introduced a new range of frozen avocado halves and chunks.

"Posh" Strongbow to launch in pubs and bars

12-Mar-2015 By Robyn Black

A posh version of Strongbow cider will hit UK pubs and bars in May, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser can reveal.

The Big Interview: Martin Thatcher, Thatchers Cider

03-Mar-2015 By Mike Berry

Thatchers has been producing cider since the early 1900s and the family-run business, now in its fourth generation, is still doing well. Mike Berry finds out more about the man at the helm.

BRAND LAUNCH

Carlsberg adds flavour to Somersby cider

24-Feb-2015 By Robyn Black

More than two years after its launch, Carlsberg is adding flavoured ciders to its Somersby brand.

New brand for Hoxton Cidersmiths

12-Feb-2015 By Robyn Black

Hoxton Cidersmiths, set up by friends who describe themselves as a “pair of cider purveyors,” is to launch a third new brand this month.

First canned craft cider launched by Westons

29-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

The revival in cans has reached the cider market with the launch of the first canned craft cider from H Westons & Sons.

Thatchers aims at a 'new generation' with two new ciders

29-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Two ciders designed to appeal to a new generation of cider lovers, are joining the Thatchers portfolio.

Thatchers Old Rascal on draught for the first time

15-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Thatchers Cider’s Old Rascal brand has been given a new look and is to be made available on-draught for the first time.

Thatchers to offer cider and food pairing winter recipes

18-Nov-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Thatchers Cider has created a set of cider and food pairing recipe cards for winter.

Celebrating a fruitful cause

06-Nov-2014 By Pete Brown

Get the core details right and you could reap the benefits of commemorating the UK's Apple Day.

Carling British Cider gets a new look

28-Oct-2014 By Robyn Black

A new look for Carling British Cider aims to boost its position as a “premium, modern” brand, said owner Molson Coors.

Thatchers Gold cider goes big Down Under

15-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

Thatchers Gold has swept the board at the Australian Cider Awards.

New campaign for Strongbow Dark Fruit and Citrus Edge

30-Sep-2014 By Robyn Black

A new campaign for Strongbow cider is aimed at attracting younger drinkers to the brand.

Pete Brown: What is craft cider, and is it the new craft beer?

23-Sep-2014 By Pete Brown

As the craft-cider movement follows the craft-beer movement, we begin to see parallels in its development. Pete Brown looks at a selection of the very best craft ciders available and defines the term and the category from a range of industry perspectives.

New cider chief urges Government to support industry

10-Sep-2014 By Mike Berry

The new chair of the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) delivered a strong message to MPs and government officials at a Westminster reception last night.