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Thatchers Begins Earliest Apple Harvest in Its 122-Year History

Thatchers Cider, a family-run cidermaker in Somerset with a heritage spanning 122 years, has commenced the earliest apple harvest in its history. Picking began at Myrtle Farm in Sandford ahead of the harvest date anticipated …

By Charles Bowser · · 3 min read

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Thatchers Reviews Impact of 2026 Heatwaves on Apple Harvest

Thatchers, the renowned Somerset cider producer, has begun the earliest apple harvest in its 122-year history following a summer shaped by extreme heat. Martin Thatcher, managing director of the iconic Sandford-based cider …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read

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Somerset Cider Faces Uncertain Future Amid Drought and Heatwaves

Somerset’s cherished cider industry is facing significant challenges this summer as drought and prolonged heatwaves threaten apple yields. Toby Fry, director of Harry’s Cider Company near Langport, anticipates a 20-30 per …

By James Robinson · · 3 min read