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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular cider brand removed from UK supermarket shelves and pubs
Once known for its high-quality cider, Jaspels has announced that it is closing its doors. The founders have given an explanation for their tough Percival, who founded Jaspels in 2017 with qualified biochemist Adrian, said 'Jaspels has sadly closed for a number of reasons' and that seasonal difficulties, lease issues and a change in personal circumstances are all contributing factors.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
The End of Jaspels: Popular Welsh Cider Brand Closes After 8 Years
Prompt: Description: July 24, 2025 Jaspels, the award-winning cider company based on Anglesey, Wales, has ceased operations after eight years. Founded by Janet and Adrian Percival, Jaspels gained popularity in local pubs, restaurants, and stores across the UK. The closure comes after challenges with lease agreements, seasonality issues, and changes in the owners' personal lives. Loyal customers and the local community expressed sadness, marking the closure as a significant loss to both the island and the British drinks industry.
The Sun
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Top cider brand pulled from UK supermarket shelves, pubs & restaurants forever in ‘huge loss'
A POPULAR cider brand based in the UK has officially ceased operations. The company made the announcement after just eight years in business. 2 Jaspels was set up on the Welsh island of Anglesey in 2017 by Janet and Adrian Percival, a trained bio-chemist. The pair initially put out a call on social media for apple donors to help launch the business. Jaspels went on to thrive, with the company taking on a production unit in Amlwch. Their cider was served up at pubs, restaurants, and stores on Anglesey and mainland Britain. Company statement In a recent statement, the company cited seasonality challenges, lease issues, and a change in personal circumstances as the main reasons for closure. "Jaspels has closed for a number of reasons," Janet wrote in a Facebook post. She went on to discuss the "unfair lease conditions" her company had encountered. "The estate went back on the initial agreement terms and we were only offered 12 months lease," she said. "This made a significant impact on the future planning of the business and impossible to make the cider on those terms." After already changing locations once, Janet explained they "could not possibly move the business again". Scotland Lifts 44-Year Football Booze Ban: Inside Ayr United's Historic Pilot Scheme She continued to say "seasonality challenges made it unviable in the end". "A change of personal circumstances also meant we could not continue as myself and Ade separated due to stress," Janet added. While she left the business in November 2024, it officially ceased operation this month. She closed out her message by thanking Jaspels' loyal patrons over the years. "I would like to say that we loved every moment of Jaspels and will miss the barn and bar massively," Janet said. NHS guidelines on drinking alcohol According to the NHS, regularly drinking more than 14 units of alcohol a week risks damaging your health. To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level if you drink most weeks: men and women are advised not to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis spread your drinking over 3 or more days if you regularly drink as much as 14 units a week if you want to cut down, try to have several drink-free days each week If you're pregnant or think you could become pregnant, the safest approach is not to drink alcohol at all to keep risks to your baby to a minimum. You read more on the NHS website. "It is very sad for the island and ourselves." Jaspels Anglesey Craft Cider is an award-winning brand, with a Sustainable Business Award, a Silver Medal, and the Best Newcomer award at the Welsh Perry and Cider Society Championships among the accolades. Customer reaction Customers shared their sadness at the news, with locals offering fond farewells to the location. "That is sad news, as quite often I'd cycle past and pick up a bottle or have a refreshing glass of cider there. I hope they reopen somewhere," wrote one fan. "Very sad news indeed. A lovely venue on a sunny day," said another person. A third commenter described the news as a "huge loss" to the island and drinks industry. More on drinks Plus, the supermarket own-brand prosecco that's been dubbed "better than Selfridges". And Tesco has slashed the price of a popular and award-winning liqueur. A round-up of the 24 best acohol-free drinks currently available. Plus, an award-winning Caribbean rum that makes the perfect cocktails. And the best rose deals you can nab for the perfect summer treat.
North Wales Chronicle
22-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Anglesey cider company ceases trading amid 'very sad' loss
Jaspels Anglesey Craft Cider was founded by Adrian and Janet Percival, and also operated a cider shop and bar at its Bwlan Barn home in Aberffraw. But last week the company announced its immediate end, with a statement from Mrs Percival citing "a number of reasons" for the decision. She said seasonal challenges and "unfair" lease conditions, which made it "impossible" to continue producing cider, as well as the couple's break-up, made the business "unviable". The news came as a shock to cider enthusiasts, with the company's popular beverages even making an appearance on Channel 4 morning show Sunday Brunch. In a statement on social media, she said: "Jaspels has sadly closed for a number of reasons. "Firstly, unfair lease conditions. The estate went back on the initial agreement terms, and we were only offered a 12-month lease. "This made a significant impact on the future planning of the business and impossible to make the cider on those terms. We could not possibly move the business again. "That on top of seasonality challenges made it unviable in the end. A change of personal circumstances also meant we could not continue as myself and Ade separated due to stress. "I left in November, and it finally closed mid-July. I would like to say that we loved every moment of Jaspels and will miss the barn and bar massively. "We hope it will hold happy memories for you all over the nine years it was open in Amlwch and Aberffraw. "It is very sad for the island and ourselves."
