EDM 1380: World Cider Day 2025

That this House celebrates World Cider Day on 3 June, founded in 2013 to promote the heritage, craftsmanship and cultural significance of cider making around the globe; recognises that cider holds a unique place in British life, with the UK cider industry valued at over £3.4 billion annually, supporting thousands of jobs in the agricultural, production and hospitality sectors; highlights the importance of Somerset as the historic and spiritual home of British cider, where generations of producers have cultivated orchards, preserved traditional methods and built an industry that is central to the county’s identity and rural economy; further recognises that Somerset’s cider makers continue to lead the way in preserving this tradition while embracing innovation and sustainability; acknowledges the industry’s commitment to environmental responsibility but expresses concern that the current design of the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme risks placing unsustainable burdens on small and medium-sized cider makers, many of whom are rooted in Somerset’s rural communities; and calls on the Government to work in partnership with the sector to ensure that environmental goals are achieved in a way that supports producers, protects local economies and secures the future of the British cider industry.