Avonbank juice
The new food and drink unit at our Pershore college
centre is used for contract apple juice and cider production
including a bottling service.
It was designed and built to provide a facility for
research and small scale production.
We produce over 40,000 bottles of cider, apple juice and
perry every year - these are then marketed to wholesale independent
retailers.
Apple juice flavours include:
- apple
- apple and raspberry
- apple and cinnamon
- apple and blackcurrant
- apple and ginger.
We also produce an organic range.
Contract Apple Juicing
Pershore College has produced apple juice since 1993. From apple
to finished product, bottled and pasteurised, this is a popular use
of excess or grade-out fruit, for growers with their own farm
shops.
There is also a specialist contract drinks bottling service for
the West Midlands cider industry, apple juice, wine and soft drinks
industries.
Filtering
For an attractive product, we has the ability to filter out
particles to 0.2 micron using a Memcor filter. This is an ideal
process for producers wanting a bright, clear cider or perry.
Carbonation
Using a counter-pressure bottler, drinks can be carbonated to
give an extra sparkle. Suitable for cider or apple juice, this is a
process which can add an extra dimension to drinks.
Students can benefit from training in organic and conventional
systems, as well as methods applicable to the amateur gardener or
smallholder. Our horticultural facilities contain commercial
growing systems and modern production methods for hands on
experience.
For more information contact Richard Toft on 01386 551151
or email rtoft@warkscol.ac.uk