National Association of Cider Makers | |
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Abbreviation | NACM |
Formation | 1920 |
Purpose/focus | Cider and perry making in England, Wales and Northern Ireland |
Location | International Wine & Spirit Centre, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF |
Region served | England, Wales and Northern Ireland |
Membership | English, Welsh, and Northern Irish cider makers |
Chairman | Henry Chevallier |
Affiliations | Association of the Cider and Fruit Wine Industries of the European Union (AICV), Welsh Cider Society, South West of England Cider Makers Association, Three Counties Cider and Perry Association |
Website | NACM |
The National Association of Cider Makers is an industry trade group that represents the UK cider industry.
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It was formed in 1920. The UK cider industry produces around 130 million UK gallons a year. 45% of all apples grown in the UK are used for cider making. Excise duty was introduced in September 1976. Cider only has an 8% share of the UK drinks market, compared to 42% for beer, 25% for wine and 25% for spirits.
It represents the British cider making industry, which is mostly based in England - Herefordshire and South West England. There is an All-Party Parliamentary Cider Group.
Members include: