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Written question asked by Gareth Snell (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2025. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 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 estimate has she made of the number of cider makers operating in the UK.

Answer

The National Association of Cider Makers, who represent the UK cider industry, estimate that there are 450 cider makers in the UK (2025/2026 Cider Manifesto).

The Government celebrates the UK’s cider making traditions and recognises the industry’s important contribution to the UK’s economy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98890
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Cider
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk