The sixth edition of Sagardo Forum took place in Astigarraga and San Sebastian from 20th to 22nd November. Organised by Sagardoaren Lurraldea, this biennial event is the largest international cider event, a global showcase dedicated to cider and its culture, as well as apples and apple products. La sexta edición del Sagardo Forum tuvo lugar…
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CIDER WORLD 2025
Cider World Frankfurt, the most important cider industry meeting in the heart of Europe was held on 25th and 26th April this year. Cider World Frankfurt, el encuentro más importante del sector de la sidra en el corazón de Europa, se celebró los días 25 y 26 de abril de este año. On Friday 25th,…
ASTURIAN CIDERS AT FOODEX JAPAN 2025/ Sidras asturianas en FOODEX JAPAN 2025
The figures are overwhelming: 2,930 exhibitors, 3,738 booths from 74 countries and regions around the world and 8,500 people (trading companies, wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers, hotel-related suppliers, buyers, etc.) visited FOODEX JAPAN 2025. Las cifras son abrumadoras: 2.930 expositores, 3.738 stands procedentes de 74 países y regiones de todo el mundo y 8.500 personas (empresas comerciales,…
INTERNATIONAL CIDER CHALLENGE 2024
Now in its 14th year, The International Cider Challenge is one of the most authoritative, respected and influential cider competitions in the world. The ICC promotes and rewards outstanding quality cider, offering producers, distributors, importers, exporters and agencies the perfect opportunity to benchmark ciders on an international level. Achieving award winning results through the ICC…
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,…
CIDER WORLD’ 24
The new edition of Cider World has just taken place on 26th and 27th April in Frankfurt, Germany. This year, for the first time in Europe, there was a seminar led by the ciderologist Gabe Cook with the aim of obtaining the first level of certification as a Cider Professional or Pommelier. La nueva edición…
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…
GOURMETS FAIR ’22/ Salón Gourmets ’22
The Gourmets Fair held annually in Madrid is the largest European event devoted exclusively to delicatessen products. This international fair started in 1987 and has recently reached its 34th edition, from 18th to 21st October, at IFEMA fairground. More than 800 activities and 37,000 high-end, eco-friendly and sustainable products, as well as culinary novelties, placed…
NEW ASTURIAN CIDER AWARDS/ Nuevos premios para las sidras asturianas
GLINTCAP 2021 In the 15th annual Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition, celebrated from 28th to 30th July in Michigan (USA), these were the Asturian cider awards: GOLD MEDALS:⦁ Natural Cider M. Busto, Mayador (Best in Class, Natural Cider)⦁ 1898, El Gaitero (Ice Cider)SILVER MEDALS:⦁ Pomarina Brut, El Gaitero (Heritage Cider, Dry)⦁ Spring Cider…
SIDRAS AND CIDERS/ Sidras y ciders
Ciders and “sidras” are a trend in Spain: 97 million litres were consumed in 2019, which means an increase of 4.25% since the previous year and 9% since 2017. And it has not decreased. As world’s thirst for cider continues growing, major beer companies, such as Heineken, Carlsberg, Stella Artois, Mahou San Miguel and Estrella…
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