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Westons Cider Report 2024 Unlocking additional sales in the convenience channel

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The success of crafted apple ciders will continue to set the pace of growth in the UK’s £1.1bn off trade cider market this year, with focused ranging crucial for convenience retailers looking to capitalise on demand, according to Westons Cider’s ninth annual Cider Report. That’s…

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