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June 20, 2009 - The event will provide an ideal networking opportunity for both French beer and cider producers and exporters looking for representation in the UK, as well as British importers and wholesalers looking for drinks to add to their portfolio.
In 2007, France produced 15.1 million hectolitres of beer, of which 1.8 million were exported. Beer is produced in many regions of France, from Corsica to the Alps. French cider, on the other hand, is mainly produced in the west and north-west of France. In 2007, France exported 266,726 hectolitres of cider, of which 67,733 were sold in the United Kingdom.
The trade event (by invitation only) will be held from 10am to 5pm, with a buffet lunch from 12.30pm. A catalogue with additional details on each of the French exhibitors will shortly be available upon request; a preliminary list of participating companies follows in this press release.
Beer exhibitors
Brasserie Pietra (www.brasseriepietra.com), which is based in Corsica, produces a range of speciality beers, including Pietra, which is made with chestnuts, and Colomba, which is flavoured with herbs from the Corsican maquis.
Les Brasseurs de Gayant (www.brasseurs-gayant.com) make a range of traditional speciality beers, including white beers, blonde beers, and beer flavoured with tequila.
Brasserie Duyck (www.duyck.com) is the third largest independent brewery in France, and by far the largest one making bière de garde – France’s original and traditional ale style.
Brasserie de Bretagne (www.brasseriebretagne.com) makes a wide range of beers, including the Celtika 8.8%, which is sold in bottles with a unique horn-shaped glass.
Brasserie du Mont Blanc (www.brasserie-montblanc.com) makes beers brewed using glacier water from Mont-Blanc. Its range of beers includes the Blonde du Mont Blanc, which is sweet and delicate, and the light and refreshing Blanche du Mont Blanc.
Cider exhibitors
Les Celliers Associés/Val de Rance (www.valderance.com), which was founded in 1953, is a cooperative that makes cider using apples from 420 producers, all members of Les Celliers Associés.
Domaine Duclos is a family-run cider producer based in Normandy. The company uses traditional and environmentally friendly methods to produce a selection of top-of-the-range ciders.
Chateau de Brouay has been producing cider and Calvados since 1823. The company, which uses organic farming methods, has 23 varieties of apple trees in its orchards, enabling it to produce a wide range of drinks.
Cidrerie Traditionnelle du Perche (www.cidrerie-traditionnelle-du-perche.fr) makes both dry cider (brut) and sweet cider (demi-sec), as well as Calvados, cider vinegar, apple jam, and cider jam.
Gaec du Mesnil D’O (www.cidres-normandie.com ) is a family-run company, located in the heart of Normandy. The company produces two uniform batches each year – one of slightly sweet cider and the other one of dry cider.
Domaine Dupont (www.calvados-dupont.com ) is a family-run company with 30 hectares of cider-apple orchards. The Dupont family produces a large range of both traditional and innovative drinks.
About the French Trade Commission in the UK
The Beer and Cider event organised by the French Trade Commission will take place on Thursday 2 July 2009 between 10.00am and 5.00pm, with a buffet lunch from 12.30pm. Journalists interested in attending the event should contact the French Trade Commission for further details of the venue.
The aim of the French Trade Commission (Mission Economique UBIFRANCE) is to assist trade development between France and the UK by offering a range of services to French companies. As such, the Trade Commission organises B2B events and tastings, mainly in London.
For further information, you can contact the Trade Commission in London directly (see below).
Ms Caroline Morton
Food and Drink Department, French Trade Commission in the United Kingdom
Direct telephone line: 00 (44) [0] 207 316 4156
Email address: caroline.morton ( @ ) ubifrance dot fr
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