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01.05.2025 - 30.04.2028 (CB0700297)

Exports of the Baltic and Finnish Craft Ciders to Australia (BALT-FIN CIDER)

Baltic Cider Newsletter #3

In the third newsletter edition, we highlight key developments shaping the Baltic cider scene — from joint efforts to protect authentic cider in Europe to international events, research, and a growing community across the region.

  • Defining Authentic Cider in Europe
  • Four Finnish Cideries Join the Baltic Cider Collective
  • Baltic Cider at CiderCon 2026: Standout Moments & Achievements
  • 3rd Baltic Cider Sales Mission to Australia (May 14–24)
  • Baltic Cider Festival 2026 Coming to Vilnius
  • Baltic–Finnish Cider Makers Gather in Finland
  • First Results from Baltic Cider Terroir Research
  • What’s Happening at Our Cideries?
  • Where to Find Baltic Cider in Australia

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Baltic Cider Portfolio #2 – Now Available

We’re excited to share the second edition of our Baltic Cider Portfolio - a fresh look at the ciders we’re bringing to the world, and especially to Australia.

This collection brings together craft cider makers from Latvia, Estonia and Finland, each working with real apple juice and a deep respect for their orchards. Across the portfolio, you’ll find a wide range of styles — from crisp and refreshing to more complex and structured — along with ciders infused with natural fruits, berries and botanicals.

This portfolio showcases standout producers and their signature offerings:

  • Tālava Cidery
  • Sabiles Sidrs
  • Mūrbūdu Cidery
  • ABAVAS Winery
  • Abuls Cidery
  • Kodas
  • Lepola Drinks
  • Pirula

Join us in Australia this May 2026 for exclusive trade and retail promotional events, where you’ll taste these gems firsthand and explore sourcing and distribution opportunities. Whether you’re a retailer, distributor, or cider enthusiast, this is your chance to bring Baltic freshness Down Under!

Baltic Cider Portfolio #2 - PDF

In the second newsletter edition, we bring you fresh stories from the Baltic cider scene, sharing exciting developments and adventures.

  • Baltic Cider Community is Growing
  • Let’s Meet at the CiderCon 2026 in Rhode Island, USA!
  • The First Baltic Cider Trade Mission in Australia Completed
  • Baltic Cider Presented at the 60th Australian Latvian Arts Festival in Adelaide
  • Success at the International Cider Competition at the 6th Sagardo Forum 
  • Explore Cideries in Latvia with Our New Tasting Journal and Video
  • Harvest 2025: A Challenging Year Across the Baltics and Finland
  • How to Make Cider Better
  • What’s Happening at Our Cideries?

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Baltic Cider is an exciting new player in the global cider community. Here, we’ll bring you the latest in cider from Latvia, Estonia, and Finland. From new releases and cider events to stories from local makers, we’re here to share the true flavour of the Baltics and Finland with you. Cheers from the Baltic Cider crew!

In this issue:

  • What is Baltic Cider?
  • Baltic Cider Community
  • Taste Baltic Ciders and Meet the Makers — Australia, October 2025
  • Baltic Cider Masterclasses with Gabe Cook, the Ciderologist, in Melbourne and Sydney
  • Baltic Cider Competes at the Australian Cider Awards
  • Learning from the Best: Baltic Cider Community Explores Global Trends
  • Tom Oliver: You Are Only as Good as Your Next Cider
  • The First Step Towards a Baltic Cider Terroir Map
  • Science Helps to Shape the Perfect Cider
  • Baltic Cider Joins the World Stage at SISGA in Asturias
  • Raise a glass to the New Year at the 60th anniversary of the Australian Latvian Cultural Days!
  • About the BALT-FIN-CIDER Initiative
  • Stay updated with balticcider.com
  • What’s Happening at Our Cideries?

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This portfolio features authentic ciders from Latvia, Estonia and Finland, which will be showcased at trade and retail promotional events in Australia in October 2025, with opportunities for sourcing and distribution.

Open Baltic Cider Portfolio October 2025 in PDF format

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