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British apple research receives £200k funding boost
16th January 2026
British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has secured £200,000 in funding for two new applied research projects through the ADOPT programme, strengthening its grower-led research and development efforts to improve sustainability, resilience and productivity across commercial UK apple orchards.
Kent vineyard unveils juice rebrand and introduces new British flavours
13th January 2026
The third-generation family vineyard applies 57 years of winemaking heritage to refreshed juice collection.
British apple and pear growers will face rise in production costs for 2026 season
7th January 2026
Apple and pear growers are likely to face around a 2% increase in the overall cost of production for the 2026 season, driven by persistent inflationary pressures across key areas of orchard management and post-harvest operations.
Growers urge government to fix food supply chain and protect industry
5th January 2026
2025 called ‘year of great momentum’ for English and Welsh wines
26th December 2025
Well-managed fruit crops deliver good yields and exceptional quality
20th December 2025
Growers invited to take part in BAPL and Niab annual R&D meeting
9th December 2025
Summer Berry Company announces new partnership
29th November 2025
BAPL and Oxbury Bank launch finance to help British growers expand
15th November 2025
Vine News
Vagabond opens urban winery in London
17th December 2025
Vagabond Wines has opened the doors to London’s largest urban winery at Canada Water. Blending winemaking, eating and drinking under one roof, the venue brings Londoners closer to the craft of wine than ever before.
Portuguese company creates world’s first concrete wine amphora
15th December 2025
The Portuguese company Wiseshape has created the world’s first high-performance concrete wine amphora.
John Deere introduces new 5EN tractor series
1st December 2025
John Deere has announced the launch of its new 5EN tractor series, designed to meet the evolving needs of growers working in vineyards, orchards, greenhouses, and traditional village settings.
WineGB’s CEO Nicola Bates responds to Budget 2025
26th November 2025
Halfpenny Green unveils limited-edition red wine in memory of late founder
20th November 2025
WineGB launches golden 50 wine list of 2025
30th October 2025
Chapel Down and Fred Sirieix challenge American perceptions of English wine
27th October 2025
Tackling late spring frosts
14th October 2025
Folc launches first English sparkling rosé using negotiant approach
10th October 2025
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