Organised by IFST Western Branch 

Opportunity to visit the Thatchers Cider Factory at Myrtle Farm in Somerset. An educational tour about how this family run business has been making cider in Somerset for over 115 years. A walk though the cider making production process from apple receipt, the working mill, to their packing and bottling hall.  An opportunity a range of their Somerset Ciders from well known brands to their limited edition range.  

Organised by ProFSET

Over 10,000 food & drink professionals from 10 UK professional membership organisations and learned societies have come together to provide a single informed voice to influence and support government food initiatives, the media and inform the public. The group known as ProFSET provide opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and cooperation across industry and academia. They promote the industry as an exciting career path and support the development, education and training of food professionals.