Gabe Cook adds up the benefits of long-term environmental stewardship to the environmentand to future generationsThere are many words and phrases used today which,…
Gabe Cook adds up the benefits of long-term environmental stewardship to the environmentand to future generationsThere are many words and phrases used today which,…
Sandford Orchards has invested £1.2 million into expanding its bottling and canning capabilities and developing and implementing a new branding strategy. The producer said it is now “well placed to meet an increased demand for real cider”, driven by a strong consumer interest in authenticity and quality. Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker said: “Whilst other businesses have retrenched during the last twelve months we have taken…
An Essex-based farmer has launched a gin made using an eau de vie from apples grown in the farm’s orchards, utilising fruit which would otherwise go to waste. Reliquum London Dry Gin is also made using botanicals including Calamondin, an unusual citrus fruit, which is also grown on the farm. The gin, which is described as an “exceptionally smooth citrusy gin mellowed with the floral…
Cornish Orchards is introducing a Dry Cider in kegs and 50cl bottles. The producer, which was acquired by the Fuller’s Beer Company in 2013, has brought out Dry Cider, made from three apple varieties: Harry Masters Jersey, Dabinet and Michelin. The drink has a full, fruity flavour with a dry finish, due to the tannins in these apples. Patrick Gardner, general manager, said: “Dry Cider…
Cornish cider producer, Cornish Orchards, has extended into 33cl cans with three of its ciders. The company, which was bought by the Fuller’s Beer Company in 2013, has launched Gold Cider, Blush Cider and Alcoholic Ginger Beer into the popular 33cl canned format. Andy Atkinson, managing director of Cornish Orchards, said: “These new eye-catching cans are a perfect addition to our range. They are easily…
Sandford Orchards Cider has unveiled a new brand identity, which will be rolled out across its full cider range this year. The new look, which will initially be applied to its Devon Red, Devon Mist and Shaky Bridge ciders, aims to give a more premium feel as well as leveraging the brand’s Devon provenance. Barny Butterfield, owner and founder of Sandford Orchards, said: “We put…
The West London brewer has bought the cider company, based in Duloe in Cornwall, to join the likes of Carlsberg, AB-Inbev, Molson Coors, Hog’s Back and St Austell, who have all tried to cash in on burgeoning popularity of cider by bringing out their own contract-made brands.But publicly-owned Fuller’s has gone a step further by buying a cider producer outright.Ian Bray, managing director of the Fuller’s beer…
Fuller’s has posted a 5% rise in annual profits and celebrated by purchasing premium cider producer Cornish Orchards. The London Pride brewer saw revenues rise 7% to £271.5 million in the 52 weeks to March 30 and adjusted profit before tax went up 5% to £31.7 million. It announced a move into the premium cider market with the purchase of Cornish Orchards and its flagship…
