National Association of Cider Makers
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| Abbreviation | NACM |
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| Formation | 1920 |
| Purpose | Cider and perry making in England, Wales and Northern Ireland |
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Region served
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England, Wales and Northern Ireland |
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Membership
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English, Welsh, and Northern Irish cider makers |
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Chairman
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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:
- Aspall Cider - Suffolk
- Bulmers - Hereford (Strongbow and Woodpecker)
- C&C Group - Ireland (Magners cider)
- Gaymers (Blackthorn)
- Henneys - Herefordshire
- MAC's Armagh Cider
- Merrydown - Based in South Gloucestershire, once produced in East Sussex and now produced in Belgium
- Sheppys - Somerset
- Thatchers - North Somerset
- Weston's Cider - Herefordshire
