National Association of Cider Makers

National Association of Cider Makers
Abbreviation NACM
Formation 1920
Purpose 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.

History

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.

Function

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.

Structure

Members include:

See also

Cider apple orchard in Somerset

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