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017: Got Juice? | Apple Juice Supplier, US to UK
Season 1 · Episode 17

017: Got Juice? | Apple Juice Supplier, US to UK

Cider Chat · Ria Windcaller: Award-winning Cidermaker & Podcaster | Craft Beer Columnist

February 10, 201654m 30s

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Show Notes

Getting the right blend or single variety juice to make the perfect cider is part of every business plan for cideries both in the startup phase an ongoing. If you are not growing your own orchard, getting apple juice could be a real constraint – Thus these chats with two juice suppliers.

In this Cider Chat on Juice Merchants

At the 2016 CiderCon , two chats were recorded with global suppliers of juice. We wanted to find out what is happening both in the US and globally.

  • Are orchards seeing the current cider market vital enough to plant trees that produce cider apples?
  • What are the steps one would have to take to get juice from orchard to your cidery whether it is located in a tucked away island or in the middle of a city?

You may find the answers in this episode surprising. And may they charge you up enough to let your local orchards or large apple suppliers know that

"Yes we want cider apple juice!

What are the top 5-6 varieties grown in Washington State? or 85% of the market.

  • Red Delicious
  • Galas
  • Fuji
  • Granny
  • Honey Crisp
  • Golden Delicious
They Got Juice in the Global Market Contact for US supplier Fruit Smart Contact for UK supplier Kiril- Mischeff
  • Website: Kiril- Mischeff Group contact: Ian Marlow
  • switchboard: 44(0)7718 519 113
  • Brook Farm Dorton Ayelsbury
  • Bucks HP18 9NQ
French varieties available via Kiril Mischeff
  • Kermerrien
  • Douce Moen
  • Douce Coetliyen
  • Bedann
  • Marie Menard
  • Frequin Rouge
  • Benet Rougue

Culinary

  • Gala
  • Granny
  • Gloden
  • Fuji
Mentions in this Cider Chat Vivian Lee of Luck Rabbit Snacks a gluten free snack option and Ria of Cider Chat