On 4th December, the candidature ‘Asturian Cider Culture’ was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 19th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which met in Asuncion (Paraguay). El pasado 4 de diciembre, la candidatura «Cultura Asturiana de la Sidra» fue declarada Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de…
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ASTURIAN CRAFT CIDER 2024/ Sidra casera asturiana 2024
According to the ethnographer Inaciu Hevia Llavona, there were once more cider presses than houses in some villages. The production of home-made cider in Asturias is a centuries-old tradition which declined as a result of the abandonment of the rural world in the mid-20th century, but which is now flourishing in all its splendour thanks…
GIJÓN DE SIDRA 2024
This yearly festival, which takes place in mid-October, is a tribute to Asturian natural cider paired with traditional gastronomy, sometimes with hints of “nouvelle” cuisine. Este festival anual, que tiene lugar a mediados de Octubre, es un homenaje a la sidra natural asturiana maridada con gastronomía tradicional, a veces con toque de cocina de vanguardia….
VILLAVICIOSA NATURAL CIDER COMPETITION/ Concurso de Sidra Natural de Villaviciosa
The XL edition of the Regional Natural Cider Competition took place on 16th September as part of the activities of the Virgen del Portal festivities in Villaviciosa. La XL edición del Concurso Regional de Sidra Natural tuvo lugar el día 16 de septiembre dentro de las actividades de las Fiestas de la Virgen del Portal…
XXXIII GIJON NATURAL CIDER FESTIVAL/ XXXIII Fiesta de la Sidra Natural de Gijón
The traditional Gijon Natural Cider Festival took place this year between 23rd August and 1st September. The festival began with the opening of the Cider and Apple Market on the 23rd, with 26 stands offering the public all kinds of apple-related products: sweet and savoury delicacies, crafts, jewellery and drinks. On Tuesday 27th, the prizes…
NAVA CIDER FESTIVAL 2024/ Festival de la Sidra de Nava 2024
The second week of July once again put Nava on the map through its National Tourist Interest Festival, the Nava Cider Festival, which celebrated its 47th edition. Throughout the week there were different activities and competitions where cider was the main protagonist, with the most important events taking place on the weekend of 12 to…
XIII ASTURIAS PDO CIDER FAIR/ XIII Salón DOP Sidra de Asturias
The PDO Fair, a showcase for Asturian cider with Designation of Origin and a meeting point for professionals from the cider sector, was held for the first time at the Arms Factory in Oviedo on 18th June this year. On this occasion, this location was chosen, unlike other years when it was held in Gijon,…
XXIV CIDER TASTING IN OVIEDO/ XXIV Preba de la Sidra en Oviedo
From 11.00 a.m. on Sunday 2nd June, Gascona Street in Oviedo was packed with thousands of people who came to taste the first ciders of the season at the 24th edition of the Preba (Tasting), in which 16 cidermakers were judged by an expert and a popular jury. Desde las 11.00 horas del domingo 2…
GLINTCAP 2024
The Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) is the world’s largest cider event focused on raising the caliber of cider as a category through emphasis on providing clear and helpful feedback to entrants from some of the most experienced palates in the industry, in addition to coveted medals and trophies. Held annually in…
EL GAITERO, A WORLDWIDE CIDER/ El Gaitero, una sidra mundial
HISTORY/ HISTORIA Since ancient times, apples and cider have been basic elements of Asturian gastronomy and culture. During the 19th century, a large part of the Asturian population saw emigration to America as a way out for their prosperity and future. The tradition of cider consumption crossed the Atlantic together with those Indians, where the…
FOODEX JAPAN 2024
Foodex, the largest agri-food fair in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, has just celebrated its 49th edition from 5 to 8 March 2024. Aimed exclusively at a professional audience – wholesalers, retailers, supermarkets, caterers, beverage importers, restaurants, etc. – it has once again brought together more than 2,300 international brands representing 70 countries, surpassing last…
CIDER AT GULFOOD 2024/ La sidra en Gulfood 2024
The 29th edition of Gulfood, the largest annual food and beverage trade show in the world, took place in Dubai from 19th to 23th February 2024.It’s the ultimate opportunity for retailers, food suppliers, distributors, wholesalers, chefs, thought leaders, and beyond to discover the latest products, connect with industry players, and explore the latest trends and…
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