On September 9 in Pärnu, Estonia, the fourth partner meeting of the “Baltic Cider” project took place. The event brought together project partners and cider producers from Latvia and Estonia to discuss project activities, including laboratory analysis and results, pilot and experimental cider production, the development of a terroir map, as well as marketing.

>>> Agenda

>>> Presentation (Asnāte Ziemele, Anna Palelione, Rūta Rulle, LCTA)

>>> Presentation (Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia)

Since the meeting was hosted at the Jaanihanso Cidery, participants also had the opportunity to learn about the history and development of the estate, apple growing, and cider production. The hosts guided the guests on a tour around the cidery, showcasing the everyday processes that result in delicious cider. Experiences like these help all project participants to gain new insights and ideas, strengthening the work towards building recognition and competitiveness for Baltic cider.

Last week, from June 10th to 11th, the third partner meeting of the “Baltic Cider” project took place in Vidzeme, gathering project partners and cider producers from Latvia and Estonia. During the meeting, marketing activities were discussed, as well as piloting and analysis processes, along with the development of a terroir map.

We shall be proudly showcasing Latvian ciders at CiderCon 2025,  the largest cider conference and trade show in the United States.  
CiderCon is the leading annual cider conference for industry professionals and an excellent opportunity to learn, share experiences, taste ciders, and network with people from all over the world working in various sectors of the cider industry. The conference will offer presentations, seminars, and workshops on themed categories: Doing Business Better, Knowing the Trends, Growing Bountiful Apples, Exploring Cider’s Flavor and Terroir, Crafting Amazing Cider, Selling More Cider. There will also be a trade show showcasing the cider industry.

Šonedēļ, 12.-13. novembrim, Polli Dārzkopības Pētniecības centrā Igaunijā norisinājās projekta “Baltijas sidrs” otrā partneru sanāksme, kurā pulcējās projekta partneri un sidra ražotāji no Latvijas un Igaunijas. Sanāksmē tika pārrunātas projektā plānotās aktivitātes, līdz šim veikto augsnes un ābolu analīžu rezultāti, kā arī tika diskutēts par mārketinga iespējām Baltijas sidra atpazīstamībai un tūrisma produkta attīstībai.

Latvijas lauku tūrisma asociācija "Lauku ceļotājs" kopā ar partneriem uzsāk darbu pie jauna projekta, lai  turpmāko trīs gadu laikā strādātu pie zināšanās balstīta Baltijas sidra zīmola izveides, stiprinot sidra ražotāju konkurētspēju Latvijā un Igaunijā. Projektā ir iesaistīti sidra ražotāji no Vidzemes un Kurzemes reģioniem Latvijā, kā arī Rietumigaunijas un Dienvidigaunijas reģioniem Igaunijā. Projekta ietvaros tiks īstenotas vairākas aktivitātes, kas veicinās Baltijas sidra atpazīstamību un tūrisma produkta attīstību reģionā.