Apple County Cider Competitors

Independent since 1880. Founded by Henry Weston, Westons Cider has been family owned for over 145 years and proudly independent to this day. We are the largest cider maker of scale in the UK to use fresh juice, pressing over 40,000 tonnes of real cider apples every harvest. It’s a commitment to quality that sets us apart and keeps us rooted in the orchards of Herefordshire. Our portfolio includes leading brands such as Henry Westons and Stowford Press, with award-winning ciders enjoyed across the UK and beyond. As a family business, we do things the right way, guided by our values of People, Pride, Passion and Expertise. So much more in every drop.

Cider of Sweden Ltd is the UK marketing, sales and distribution company for Kopparberg Cider. A subsidiary of Kopparbergs Bryggeri AB, the business is a joint venture between the independent Swedish brewer, Richmond Marketing Ireland and Cider of Sweden. Established in the UK in 2006, Cider of Sweden has a team of 38 people and an annual turnover of £140m. The business has two offices across the country; sales and marketing in Leeds and head office in Belfast. Built back in 1882, the Kopparberg Bryggeri remains independent and is home to our uniquely refreshing fruit cider. Every drop of Kopparberg is imported and made from the fermentation of apples or pears and the finest soft water, locally sourced in the town of Kopparberg, Sweden. Pioneers of the pear and fruit cider categories in the UK, Kopparberg is now the UK’s largest fruit cider brand. Within the Off-Trade, Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime and Mixed Fruit ciders have the number one and two spots for total market share respectively. Kopparberg is also the number one packaged cider in the On-Trade.

Chapel Down is England's leading and most celebrated winemaker with an award-winning range of still and sparkling wines. As the market leader in English wine, Chapel Down pushes the boundaries of wine production in England and continually strives to innovate in all areas of the business. Based in Kent, Chapel Down is the first English winery to feature in the London Stock Exchange’s '1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain', is an official CoolBrand® and a proud member of the Walpole Group of Luxury British Brands. Chapel Down is served in the UK's finest restaurants and is an official wine supplier to 10 Downing Street. Chapel Down is also the official sparkling wine of England Cricket, the Oxford & Cambridge Boat Races and the first English wine to be served at Ascot Racecourse. The Chapel Down winery, based in the picturesque market town of Tenterden in Kent, is open to the public and welcomes over 60,000 visitors each year. Chapel Down offers guided tours of the vineyards and winery together with tutored wine tastings and wider experience days. The winery boasts excellent visitor facilities, including a two AA Rosette and Michelin Bib Gourmet restaurant and shop stocking high-quality English produce.