Aspall Cyder House in Debenham, near Stowmarket, is set to benefit from a £10 million investment aimed at enhancing production and packaging efficiencies. This latest financial boost, coupled with infrastructure upgrades, is expected to modernize operations while maintaining the site's rich heritage.
Damian Mills, head of supply chain at Aspall Cyder, emphasized the significance of the investment: “This plan is an important investment in the future of Aspall Cyder House to help us meet demand for our ciders and vinegars while making strong progress against our sustainability targets.
“Our products have been made at Aspall Cyder House since 1728, and we are committed to keeping it at the heart of our business for many years to come. Molson Coors’ latest investment will ensure we can continue to grow the brand while protecting the site’s heritage and continuing our commitment to the very highest quality.”
Aspall Cyder House has a long-standing legacy dating back to 1728 when Clement Chevallier planted apple trees in a landscape dominated by cereal crops. More than three centuries later, the company continues to produce cyder and cyder vinegars at its original site.
This new investment follows a £13 million expansion in 2022, which increased capacity at the Suffolk-based facility.
Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, expressed his support for the initiative: “Aspall Cyder House is a vital part of our local heritage, and this new investment will ensure its continued prominence for years to come. It fills me with pride to see such renowned brands being produced right here in our region.”
Aspall currently employs over 130 people and prides itself on using 100 percent renewable electricity to create its products. The investment aligns with the sustainability commitments of parent company Molson Coors, which also owns brands such as Carling, Cobra, and Doom Bar. Molson Coors aims to achieve net-zero emissions across all of its sites by 2035.
This latest financial injection underscores Aspall's dedication to balancing innovation with tradition, ensuring the brand's continued growth while remaining deeply rooted in its historic Suffolk home.
