Aston Manor Cider sees growth, innovation and workforce success
“People are at the heart of everything we do – our growers, our teams, and our customers. Success comes from strong relationships and the ability to evolve together.”

Client:Aston Manor Cider
Sector:Manufacturing
Location:United Kingdom
- HR Management
- Payroll
- Performance and Talent
- Time and Attendance

The Problem
Aston Manor needed to modernise its workforce management approach across four operational sites. To do this, they wanted visibility of staff availability, shift patterns, and performance data to support agile production planning, better employee transparency, and a solution to enable them to live by their people-first values, as well as tools to support their carbon reduction programme.
The Solution
OneAdvanced's People & Workforce Management Portfolio comprising of HR, Payroll, Performance & Talent and Time & Attendance.
The Result
Employees, both desk based and desk-free, feel more connected, empowered, have clear visibility of everything from their pay schedules to their performance objectives, giving operational teams the benefit from an optimised workforce, and leadership can focus on strategy and sustainability.
About Aston Manor:
Aston Manor is one of the UK’s largest cider producers, operating from orchard to glass with an unwavering commitment to sustainability, quality, and community. The cider they produce is of consistently high quality, produced at world class accredited facilities with products that are frequently recognised with awards such as the World’s Best Still Cider that has been won many times. Supporting this consistently high quality of product is savvy purchasing and waste management, their commitment to supporting their growers ensuring they have stability and reliability over time, having their very own talented team of innovators lovingly referred to as “beverage boffins” and holding to a corporate commitment to drive sustainability across all sites. This is achieved by having stretching carbon reduction targets that are part of Agrial (Aston Manor’s parent company) approved SBTi targets.
Their values go beyond good business, they’re woven into the very fabric of how they treat people, reduce waste, and deliver excellence with every pour. From their pressing site in Stourport to blending and packaging hubs, Aston Manor is a business rooted in purpose, delivering not only quality product, but doing it ‘green’.

Pressing with purpose
Behind every bottle of Aston Manor cider is a finely tuned process involving people, apples, and shared purpose. From their network of loyal growers, many of whom they’ve partnered with for decades, to their team of cider innovators, the business thrives on long-term relationships and values-driven decision-making.
“We’ve never just bought apples,” says People & Culture Director Savita. “We nurture partnerships that span generations. Our growers are part of our story.”
This dedication extends from the fields to the factory floor. With over 150 products in rotation and new flavours constantly in development, Aston Manor relies on just-in-time production. That means bringing everything together, in the right place, at the right time, minimising waste and maximising efficiency.
Supporting people, empowering growth
Aston Manor is clear on one thing: people matter. That’s where OneAdvanced has helped.
“Our people need to know they’re paid correctly and can access what they need to, when they need it,” says Fiona Booth, Group People Manager. “Partnering with you [OneAdvanced] and using your software has been a huge step forward for us, it’s transparent, accurate, and empowering.”
The People & Culture team now has real-time access to employee data, timekeeping, and payroll insights. That’s helped streamline admin and reduce errors, but the benefits go deeper.
Their ongoing investment in OneAdvanced is a signal of a deeper partnership, with the recent procurement of Performance & Talent, they’re setting the stage for even more people-focused innovation.
Fiona continues, “we’re now bringing in the Performance & Talent platform, because we want to better invest in our people, it’s not just management. We want to grow our people, just like we grow our business, with care and intention.”
Innovation and consideration behind every drop
While employees are supported on the inside, innovation is thoughtfully fostered across the business. With over 150 cider products on the go, managing ingredients and production lines requires more than spreadsheets.
“Our team of ‘beverage boffins’ do an amazing job balancing creativity with logistics,” says Finance Director Sarah Allcock. “They ensure ingredient cross-usage where possible and collaborate closely with suppliers to stay agile and efficient.”
Operating across four sites without overstocking means the supply chain must run like clockwork. “Software is a key enabler,” Sarah adds. “Without accurate systems, we’d be in chaos. Together with OneAdvanced, we can keep things lean, on time, and under control.”

Sustainable by Nature, Supported by Tech
Aston Manor’s success isn’t just measured in units shipped, it’s seen in carbon saved, jobs protected, and partnerships strengthened.
Their carbon reduction programme is no gimmick; it’s built into how they operate. From using recycled plastic, increasing waste recyclability to transparent reporting, sustainability isn’t an afterthought, it’s a priority. That commitment now extends to how they manage people and tech.
“OneAdvanced helps us grow the right way,” says Fiona. “We’ve built a partnership that evolves with our needs, and that’s rare.”
What’s Next?
With OneAdvanced Performance & Talent in place and a solid digital foundation already in established, Aston Manor is poised for what comes next. More growth, more sustainability, and more opportunities for the people who make it all happen.
From orchard to glass, Aston Manor isn’t just making great cider, they’re showing how great businesses can thrive.
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