Industry News
Cider industry warns of ‘unintended consequences’ over tackling alcohol misuse
September 25 2010The UK cider industry has cautioned that an over reliance on price as a means of tackling problem drinking could have ‘unintended consequences’ that might damage the industry – in particular the craft scale producers.
Ken calls time after half century in cidermaking
September 24 2010After a lifetime of making Somerset cider, Ken Pagett is calling time, and retiring from family firm, Thatchers.
Orchard Pig wins silver in first international cider challenge
September 22 2010West Bradley based cidermaker Orchard Pig has been awarded a Silver in the first International Cider Challenge, run by Drinks International magazine.
Green Goblin goes from strength to strength
August 31 2010During September, Thatchers will be driving consumer brand awareness for Green Goblin cider with a national campaign focusing on its core male audience.
Good weather should mean abundance at West Bradley
August 20 2010West Bradley Orchards, home of cider and apple juice makers The Orchard Pig, is again opening on each weekend in September for Pick Your Own.
TV success sees coverage extended
August 19 2010Thanks to the success of Thatchers first television campaign this summer, the Somerset cider maker has announced it is extending its airtime to include three new regions.
Industry welcomes juice content definition
August 19 2010The National Association of Cider Makers has welcomed the Government announcement of proposals that for the first time set a legal minimum juice content for cider.
Aspall launches their first pub cider garden
August 10 2010Aspall has established a partnership with the premium food-led pub group Geronimo Inns to launch the first Aspall’s pub cider garden as part of its £1m investment into the brand this year.
Triple Gold for Somerset’s Orchard Pig
August 04 2010Notable successes for Orchard Pig - who produce farm pressed Somerset Cider and Apple Juice at West Bradley near Glastonbury - have come in this year’s Great Taste Awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food.
Hogan’s launch a classic English Perry
July 28 2010Cider-maker Allen Hogan of Hogan’s Cider began his mission to bring an appreciation of a distinctive and much neglected Midlands drink to a wider audience with the launch of his Vintage Perry 2009 at the CLA Game Fair held at Ragley Hall, near Alcester, Warwickshire.
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.'
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