top of page
Membership
Events
Family Business Insights
News

Subscribe to our newsletter

Family Business Top 100 Recognition For John Thatcher


We are delighted to announce that John Thatcher of Thatchers has been included within the inaugural Family Business United ‘Family Business Top 100,’ which recognises the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work within a family business.


Recognition in respect of:

  • Inspirational Leader

John Thatcher is one of the country’s leading cider makers and pomologists, third generation of the Somerset cider making family. John has given a lifetime of service to the UK agriculture and cider industries, as well as to many local charities in the West Country.


Under his direction as Managing Director, and latterly as Chairman, Thatchers Cider in Somerset has grown from local farm cider maker to one of the UK’s leading family run cider producers and growers of cider apples.


It has been John’s passion for research and innovation, in particular in the areas of orchard stewardship and sustainability, that has led him to be regarded within both the cider and fruit growing industries as one of the country’s most respected cider makers, pomologist and ambassador for the industry.


"John always leaves a lasting impression on those he meets, with his depth of knowledge, enthusiastic and inspirational dedication to cider making, as well as his larger than life, kind and generous personality."
"He is a true family business ambassador and truly deserves his place in the Family Business Top 100."


Most Read Articles
Cheadle College Redevelopment Celebrates Completion
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Changes To BPR Create A Negative Impact On Economic Growth
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
St Andrews Day Launch For Arbikie’s New Highland Rye Whiskies
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Scotland’s Business Chiefs Call For More Support & Investment
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Businesses Count Cost Of Potholes In Roads
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Tyre Contract Puts Transport Firm On Road To Net Zero
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Untitled design copy (8) copy (4) copy-Medium-Quality (1).jpg

Subscribe to our newsletter

SIGN UP AND JOIN NOW!

FBU continues to expand and has a growing membership base around the world. Recognised as THE family business champions we have also gained recognition in both of the Top 100 Global Family Business Influencers list compiled by Family Capital. We are also the VOICE of the family business community, celebrating their contribution throughout the UK and beyond.

sme-capital.png
axiom-logo.png
BM_LOGO_PRIMARY_BLACK_RGB (1).png
western-pension-solution-logo.png
TYWD Logo_Gold & Blue Centered.png
fosters-logo.png
Goodman-Jones-gold-white-v2.png
Birketts_Logo_Strapline_WHITE_on_purple.jpg
Rickard-Luckin.png
Turcan-Connell.png
sme-capital.png