In France, on average 5.4 litres of cider are drunk per year and per household. Brittany produces 40% of the French cider. Since the 8th of July, 2014, the cider is officially part of the French heritage. The French cider market In France, 1.6 million hectolitres of cider are packed
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Kristof Conan is producer of cider and has just won a Prizioù. From the apple varieties to the labels on the bottles, the use of the Breton is required. The panel which gives the Prizioù prizes has met on the Saturday 13th of January in Carhaix. They are given each
Read MoreAndersen Winery and Angry Orchard in the VII SISGA
In the last edition of the International Hall of Gala Ciders, the Danish and American cider were very well represented by these companies, which, in addition to showing their excellent products, won an award. LA SIDRA.- The International Hall of Gala Ciders (SISGA / IHGC), which was held from September
Read MoreLegacy Irish Cider, gold medal in the Dublin Craft Cider Cup this year
It has been awarded at the prestigious Allteck Craft Brews & Food Fair in the Dublin Convention Centre. LA SIDRA.- Legacy Irish Cider, a company which is only one year in the market, has been awarded a Gold Medal in the Dublin Craft Cider Cup 2018. Liam McDonnell, cidermaker from
Read More9th First Cider of the Year
The First Cider of the Year is the most important espicha or traditional cider meeting there is, as much for attendance, as for number of participant cider mills , and with which the Asturian cider season is inaugurated. This celebration, declared of social roots by the City Council of Xixón, gives
Read MoreThe Perche’s cider aims for the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
The public consultation as part of the PDO awarding procedure to the Perche’s cider started last Monday. 106 municipalities are concerned. The President of the Perche cider federation, Maurice Levier, has asked this PDO twenty years ago. There have been different studies to draft the PDO specifications. The feasibility studies have showed
Read MoreThe IX First Cider of the Year is coming
The espicha with which the Asturian cider season is inaugurated will be held from March 29th to April 1st at the Muséu del Pueblu d’Asturies, Xixón. LA SIDRA.-This celebration, declared of social roots by the City Council of Xixón, gives a good example of how alive cider culture is in
Read MoreCold-brew cider is the new blend of apples and coffee. LA SIDRA.- Two years ago, Schilling Hard Cider presented Grumpy Bear, the first-ever nitro-carbonated canned cider, a unique beverage blended with cold-brew coffee. The company says that coffee cider pours like a stout, in a smooth and velvety way. Now,
Read MoreEclipse Cider Bar in Tokyo celebrates an Asturian party to pay tribute to our most international product. LA SIDRA.- Fairs usually end up with a “Spanish wine” as a conclusion. But Foodex 2018, the largest food and drink fair in Asia, has finished with an Asturian party in which cider
Read MoreCornouaille is a region in the South of Finistère, known for its high quality cider, produced with the best cider apples. The cider from Cornouaille has the Protected Designation of Origin (AOC) and is produced in 38 towns. The Cornouaille cider route is an indispensable stage to visit 10 cider
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