_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Westons Cider

Westons has targeted premium apple cider for its next phase of expansion. Management also knows innovation isn’ t just about new products.

That mindset comes with real investment. Westons has invested millions into infrastructure, including expanded logistics to meet UK demand and support exports. Its new distribution center in Herefordshire has added warehouse space and strengthened the logistics network, laying the groundwork for more growth at home and abroad.

Local sourcing

Exports are a small part of Westons’ business for now but growing that footprint is central to plans through 2027 and beyond. While cider trends differ worldwide, management sees plenty of chances to bring premium British cider to new markets.

But growth is only part of the story. Westons believes in sourcing locally. The team works with more than 200 growers and gets fruit from within 50 miles of the cider mill. These long-standing relationships are at the heart of how Westons does business, helping preserve traditional cider apple varieties and the orchards that grow them, for today and for the future.

Focusing on local sourcing also shapes operations. Westons presses apples and stores them as fresh juice, not concentrate, and matures cider in oak vats. These practices require long-term planning and investment, but they help keep the product consistent across the range.

Westons’ environmental performance matters just as much. Sustainability isn’ t just a talking point; it’ s a business priority that shapes investment, supply chain choices, and longterm resilience. Today, environmental impact guides decisions in production, packaging,

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