This month we take a closer look at Love British Food member Dowding’s Apple Juice & Cider, based in Wincanton, Somerset, with Oliver Dowding.

Dowdings began making a little cider in 2011, from a small orchard planted 15 years before then. Each year they have made a little more! They now use their own organic apples plus some unsprayed fruit from local gardens and orchards which otherwise have no user. They make wonderful apple juice, a low-alcohol juice, and lots of lovely cider. These come as either still (5L, 10L or 20L bag-in-box, or in 3L pouches) or in 500ml bottles (carbonated). All is either dry or medium cider. We offer free local delivery or by courier for longer distance.

Why do you do what you do?

Because I love creating great juice and cider. Blessed to be in Somerset and have a wonderful orchard and place to work, with many great local customers – and now farther afield, its been a great diversification from farming

What do you enjoy most about your job?

People who tell me how much they enjoy the products.

What do you least enjoy about your job?

Beaurocracy.

What achievement are you most proud of?

Having a wonderful brand – which wouldn’t have happened if I didn’t have good people steering me!

Why should we buy British produce?

Keep what you love about the country in mind, and support producers shaping the next generation’s world. Join us and be part of that future.

How do you think we should be promoting British?

By extolling the way farmers in the UK are supporting their local environment and communities.

If you were an advertising executive what slogan would you use to promote British food?

Your country, your food, you and your children’s future.

What’s on your menu this evening?

Tower Brue Dry cider!

How can people get hold of your produce?

www.applesjuice.co.uk