Hereford is an old cathedral city that resides on the River Wye and east to the border of Wales. It is the largest settlement in Herefordshire. Its early industry rapidly became linked to his orchards and subsequently its cider production. Hereford is currently known for being a trading centre for agriculture in the rural areas. The local economy is made up primarily of employers such as Bulmers, owned by Heineken, Special Metals Wiggins LTD, Cargill Meats Europe, and Painter Brothers. Herefordshire is a global centre for cider productions. The unemployment rate is well below the national average at 3.3%