Cidona is an Irish apple-based soft drink that has been on sale since 1955. It is popular in Ireland and has some sales in the United Kingdom.
History It was initially produced by cider producers Bulmers (part of C&C) from 1955, and comes in a distinctive green bottle. Cidona was one of a wide range of Irish-made soft drinks, known in Ireland as "minerals" that were developed in the mid-20th century.
Cidona is now part of Britvic Ireland following the sale of C&C's soft drink segment in 2007.Britvic Agrees to Buy C&C's Soft-Drinks Division CNBC, 14 May 2007 Britvic Ireland continue to produce Cidona alongside other Irish soft drinks including Club and TK.
UK version In 1940, it was being advertised in the UK Radio Times by H. P. Bulmer as 'The newest, non-alcoholic, sparkling apple drink' and priced at 10 pence for a 'big 5 glass flagon'.
References
External links Cidona - official site