C&C Group, a manufacturer of Irish cider, has selected San Miguel as its distribution partner for Taiwan.

In February, the two companies signed a distribution partnership agreement for Thailand, which has now been extended to Taiwan.

As part of the distribution agreement, San Miguel will work closely with C&C Group for the distribution of Magners Cider in Taiwan.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for C&C Group to extend its partnership with San Miguel to another key Asian market."

Currently, Taiwan is be the largest market for cider in Asia, with volumes exceeding 20,000 hectoliters per annum.

The Taiwan market is growing at 69% year on year in terms of volume, making it the most lucrative cider market in Asia.

C&C Group Asia Pacific division regional director Conor Hardy said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for C&C Group to extend its partnership with San Miguel to another key Asian market.

"Given the attractive cider growth trajectory we observe in Taiwan this synergistic collaboration will strengthen Magners’ route to market and will position Magners to participate in future category growth."

San Miguel Company Taiwan Limited will commence nationwide sales of Magners from 1 July.

San Miguel Brewing International managing director Carlos Berba said: "We, at San Miguel Brewing International, are delighted to expand its strategic partnership with C&C group, giving both companies the opportunity to bring Magners to Taiwan’s rapidly growing cider market.

"Magners Cider is an exciting addition to our diversified portfolio that currently includes San Miguel Pale Pilsen, San Mig Light, San Miguel Cerveza Negra, Red Horse, Samuel Adams and Angry Orchard."