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Written question asked by Ellie Chowns (Green Party) on Friday, 12 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 September 2025. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Cider

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of raising the minimum juice content for cider to 50%.

Answer

The Government has not assessed an increase to the minimum juice content for cider. Engagement with the sector has suggested that an increase to 50% is not supported by the industry and is not what consumers in the UK would expect from their cider products.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
76897
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Cider Fruit juices
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk