Cider sales breaking all records

Alcoholic apple cider has been a popular drink with Poles as of late. According to data from a report prepared by industry associations, 8.5 million liters of apple cider have been sold in 2014 year-to-date in October. One-sixth of the apple crop was under question due to the Russian embargo on Polish apples. Poland is a major producer of apples on a global scale. Most of Poland's apples are exported. With the restrictive export situation, apple farmers are turning to alternative methods to sell their product. The growth of the cider market is currently on pace to hit 500 percent in the current year. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development hosted a conference on the state of the Polish apple orchards and alternative markets.