Armagh Cider Company has received two awards at the Irish Quality Food & Drink Awards, at a prestigious ceremony in Dublin.

Sponsored by The Benson Group, the awards were held in Dublin’s Round Room at the Mansion House, presented by leading Irish Chef, Neven Maguire, and were organised by Food and Hospitality Ireland backed by the UK Quality Food & Drink Awards.

Founded in 2005 by the Troughton Family, they are still the only Cider Company in the North of Ireland who handle all operations ‘from blossom to bottle’.

Mark Troughton, Director at Armagh Cider said, “We are thrilled to have received awards for our AJ Apple Juice and Maddens Mellow Armagh Cider. This was a prestigious event which attracted over 350 entries and showcases product excellence. We are honoured that our products were selected in the Cold Beverages and Cider categories.”

The Troughton family have been growing apples on their farm for over 5 generations. The first commercial producer in County Armagh, they produce a range of Ciders and Apple Juices primarily using Armagh Bramley Apples which have recently received a PGI status. Once the apples are picked, they are pressed, fermented, blended and bottled in their purpose built cidery based on their farm at Ballinteggart, Portadown; providing full security and control throughout the entire process.

To date this year, the company have also won two Bronze medals at the Great Lakes Cider & Perry Competition held in Michigan, two Bronze awards at the International Cider Challenge, a Silver Medal at the Royal Bath and West Society Show and 3 one star awards at the Great Taste Awards.

A significant increase in recognition has obtained sales from contact processing and bottling, with products also being exported to Finland and Russia.