It’s a transitional period for cider. The category is declining 2{7c69fd72f8e2bab9ee87ef5a2685d86c0107c79a8a610a3574925e3ec9a3ba47} each year yet the market has never seemed so dynamic. Meanwhile the level of commitment from producers – both in terms of marketing spend and NPD – is a clear indication that there’s money to be made from cider. Within retail some cider styles are flying off the shelves. The traditional premium sector is…

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Bibendum wants to increase the share of its business going to off-trade multiple retailers. The sector accounts for around a third of Bibendum’s sales, but its head of wine Andrew Shaw told OLN he has “significant targets” for expansion. He said: “Multiple retail is a focus of huge investment. We have 60-100 suppliers who could all supply the multiple retail market, which aren’t hard brands…