What if we created a future in which UK cider, like French wine, was sought after globally for its unique taste and regionality? A future in which cider making funds the protection of traditional orchards for their biodiversity and environmental benefits while creating local jobs? Find & Foster looks to unlock the full potential of traditional English orchards by crafting fine ciders that reflect the rich heritage and biodiversity of the region. In this film, Polly and Mat Hilton, share how Find & Foster are using the champagne method to protect orchards across Devon while making exceptional fine cider that is featured on the wine lists of many of the UK’s top restaurants.
This #WorldAppleDay, we’re reimagining orchards of the future. Based on insights from more than 150 stakeholders across the UK’s top fruit sector, Forum for the Future’s latest report – The Future of UK Orchard Fruit – highlights the escalating challenges threatening the longevity of traditional, commercial and community orchards. It paints a compelling vision for a better tomorrow and makes recommendations on how we get there.
Explore the report: https://www.forumforthefuture.org/the-future-of-uk-orchard-fruit/