Aston Manor

Aston Manor is the only cider maker with two production sites with an AA* rating - only obtained after an unscheduled audit visit. As well as in production and logistics, in the last year Aston Manor committed record investment in their portfolio of award-winning brands. Gordon Johncox said: "We pride ourselves on being the only producer who offers a quality cider to cover every consumer and every occasion, and our new product development and partnerships enhance this. "We have extended our relationship with the RFL and in Rugby League, giving us a great platform for consumer engagement. This also supports our successful work to grow our on-trade sales where the distribution deal for Kingstone Press cider with Marston's PLC has grown sales in that channel by 15%." On the outlook for 2016 and beyond, Gordon added: "Whilst the cider industry will remain very challenging, we anticipate that we will outperform the market again. We're pleased with how we have improved the mix of business we do and that we are able to invest to support the future success we expect to see at home and abroad."