Industry News
UK Cider Makers Take the Lead Again with Sustainability Scheme
September 08 2011Cider industry leaders have announced another first for the industry today as the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) becomes the first drinks’ trade body to work with Business in the Community (BITC) to address sustainability.
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Bulmers to Celebrate 125th Anniversary with Community event at The Cider Museum
April 20 2012Bulmers will be unveiling a new exhibition at the Cider Museum on Friday 8th June, chronicling the history and the heritage of the company as it celebrates its 125 anniversary.
Bulmers Celebrates 125th Anniversary
March 12 2012In a year of celebrations, Hereford can add another significant milestone to the calendar. 2012 marks the 125th anniversary of Bulmers and in order to commemorate the 125th anniversary a number of events will be undertaken that aim to celebrate the heritage of the company with its employees and the wider Herefordshire community.
Cider’s History Revealed
April 18 2012Golden Fire: The Story of Cider, written by beer writer and cider enthusiast Ted Bruning is the product of two years’ research and reveals cider’s importance to Roman landed gentry, medieval monks, Elizabethan mariners, 17th-century country gentlemen, and farm labourers through the ages.
Thatchers commits to new orchards
April 18 2012New cider apple varieties Gilly, Angela and Lizzie are amongst the 50,000 apple trees being planted by Somerset cider maker Thatchers this spring.
Dove Syke Cider to Host its First Cider and Beer Festival
April 10 2012Dove Syke Cider, based in the heart of the Ribble Valley, is holding its first Cider and Beer Festival from Friday 27 April to Sunday 29 April 2012
Hogan’s Cider Raises a Glass To Newest Recruit
March 28 2012Hogan’s Cider, the traditional Warwickshire based Cider producer, have announced a new addition to their team. Sarah Edmunds joins the company as Marketing Manager as their award
winning business enters a new and exciting phase.
UK Cider Industry Reaction to Government Announcement of Minimum Unit Pricing
March 23 2012“The cider industry is extremely disappointed with the Government’s new legislative approach. There has been no consultation despite the great impact this legislation could have on our industry, which contributes significantly to the local, rural economies where our members are based.” Henry Chevallier, Chair of the National Association of Cider Makers
SWECA visits West Bradley Orchards
March 21 2012On 1st March a party of SWECA members (South West of England Cidermakers Association) visited West Bradley Orchards, near Glastonbury. The visit followed the spring meeting of the Association, held nearby at Wraxall.
Reaction from the UK cider industry, Henry Chevallier, Chair of the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM).
March 21 2012“Though not entirely unexpected this decision puts at risk the progress the industry has made in recent years to be more sustainable, to increase consumer choice, to address misuse and grow government revenues.
_Ray_Christine_Claridge_of_Appley_Ever_After_by_Big_Tree_Cider_-_presented_by_sponsor_Colin_Bannister_of_Wilkins_low_res-100x100.jpg "Appley Ever After - Big Tree Cider Win Best Kent Cider/Perry Category at the Taste of Kent Awards 2012")
Appley Ever After - Big Tree Cider Win Best Kent Cider/Perry Category at the Taste of Kent Awards 2012
March 12 2012Appley Ever After of Big Tree Cider has won the Best Kent Cider/Perry category in the county’s ‘edible Oscars’ - Taste of Kent Award 2012.
A Response to the Alcohol Taxation Review, August 2010
In the Budget papers of 22 June 2010 it was announced that: 'The Government will review the taxation and pricing of alcohol to ensure it tackles binge drinking without unfairly penalising responsible drinkers, pubs and important local industries.'
| THE NACM PROMOTES REPONSIBLE DRINKING AND SUPPORTS THE DRINKAWARE TRUST – |  |
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