Guests on a Totally Cider Tour gather at Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France, during the 2022 France cider tour.

What Can Cider Learn From Wine Tourism in 2026?

Ahead of English Wine Week, Visit Essex released a wide-ranging look at vineyard tourism in Essex, highlighting everything from wine tastings and vineyard stays to concerts, weddings, food events, picnics, and overnight accommodations among the vines. According to figures cited by the tourism organization, visits to UK vineyards have increased by 55% to 1.5 million … Read more

Jake Mann stands inside a cold storage facility beside towering stacks of apple bins at Five Mile Orchard in California's Pajaro Valley.

Can Local Cider Help Save California Apple Orchards?

As concerns grow over the future of apple orchards in California’s Pajaro Valley, local growers and cider makers are shifting from alarm to action. Recent discussions surrounding changes in apple purchasing by major buyers have drawn renewed attention to the region’s orchards, particularly after community members witnessed longtime apple blocks being removed along Freedom Boulevard. … Read more

Honey bee resting on a red apple covered with dew drops in an orchard setting.

Cider Canada Expands National Role With Launch of Mead Canada

Canada’s mead producers have gained a national voice without having to build a national organization from scratch. This week, Cider Canada announced the creation of Mead Canada / Hydromel Canada, a new standing committee designed to represent Canada’s growing community of mead producers while operating within the existing Cider Canada framework. The move gives meadmakers … Read more

Illustration of a smiling summer sun wearing sunglasses inside a red apple with the words "Cider Summer Calendar," representing annual cider festivals and events held throughout the summer season.

Missed World Cider Day? Cider Summer Is Just Getting Started

World Cider Day which is held annually on June 3rd came and went on, but don’t worry if it slipped past your radar. Unlike many beverage celebrations that arrive and disappear in a flash, cider’s summer calendar is packed with festivals, competitions, tastings, and traditions that stretch from June into autumn. In fact, some of … Read more

Split cider bottle of traditional and modern practices illustrating the debate over proposed EU cider definitions ahead of a June 9 regulatory meeting.

Who Gets to Define Cider? EU Draft Heads to National Representatives June 9

A draft proposal that could reshape how cider and perry are defined across the European Union is scheduled for discussion by national representatives on June 9 in Belgium. The working document, prepared for a Wine & Spirit GREX meeting, outlines possible marketing standards and reserved terms for cider and perry products. While still under discussion, … Read more

Bottle and glass of Red Zero alcohol-free cider from Sandford Orchards, an award-winning alcohol-free cider from Devon, England.

Alcohol-Free Cider Keeps Winning While UK Giants Cut Fruit Cider Lines

While some of the world’s largest cider brands are trimming their portfolios, alcohol-free cider continues to gain momentum. Recent news from the UK highlights two seemingly opposite trends taking place within the cider category. On one hand, award-winning alcohol-free ciders are attracting attention from consumers and judges alike. On the other, major producers are discontinuing … Read more