All about apples: What you should know about cider on World Cider Day

Cider is a fermented drink made from apples that has a long history in Britain and Europe. — 123rf

Did you know that today is World Cider Day? Held on June 3 for the last 10 years, World Cider Day was launched by members of the Association of Apple Wine and Fruit Juice Press Houses in Hesse, Germany.

According to the official World Cider Day website, the objectives of the celebration is to “provide an international platform for all apple cider nations”, one where “apple cider lovers, apple cider press houses, apple cider innkeepers and retailers from all over the world can link and provide information on activities and events on World Cider Day in their countries own language and where they can post their promotions themselves”.