Impasse for cider giants

TWO major cider companies have failed in the High Court to obtain restraints against each other.

TWO major cider companies have failed in the High Court to obtain restraints against each other.

Symonds Cider & English Wine Company, part of the H.P. Bulmer group and the world's largest cider maker, and Showerings (Ireland) Ltd, part of Cantrell & Cochrane and the market leader in domestic cider sales, were seeking orders against each other in respect of scrumpy cider.

  • From maternity leave to remote working: Submit your work-related questions here

  • Listen to Inside Business podcast for a look at business and economics from an Irish perspective

  • Sign up to the Business Today newsletter for the latest new and commentary in your inbox