Hadlow College students mark harvest success by making apple juice
31st January 2025
Hadlow College’s orchard has produced its first fruits, which have been transformed into student-crafted apple juice.
Extreme weather a key concern, blackcurrant growers tell MPs
30th January 2025
A new survey unveiled in a meeting between blackcurrant growers and MPs flagged extreme weather as a key threat in the next 5-10 years.
Ricky Gervais urges followers to buy vodka made from British apples
29th January 2025
The comedian is co-owner of Dutch Barn Vodka, which is made with British apples.
Which crops will become harder to grow in the UK?
28th January 2025
Global warming could make the UK suitable for growing new produce such as oranges, but key crops like strawberries may struggle, a study suggests.
Which supermarket sold the most British apples so far?
27th January 2025
The latest data from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has revealed which retailers were best at backing growers in the first four months of the British apple year.
Wine industry to enjoy year full of activities organised by WineGB
25th January 2025
WineGB has published its list of activities for the 2025 calendar year, including dates for the annual Trade and Press Tasting and English Wine Week.
Ridgeview Wine Estate announces debut of its still chardonnay
24th January 2025
East Sussex-based Ridgeview Wine Estate has announced the release of its very first still chardonnay, an exciting addition to the Ridgeview family.
Horticultural businesses encouraged to take part in Growing Green programme
23rd January 2025
Horticultural businesses in Kent and Medway can now apply for expert guidance and up to £7,000 in funding to reduce their carbon footprint with the sustainability training programme, Growing Green.
Reserve Wines named top indie wine merchant in the UK
22nd January 2025
Manchester-based Reserve Wines has been named the top indie wine merchant in the UK.
Cider manufacturer Thatchers wins court battle with Aldi
21st January 2025
Somerset-based cider producer Thatchers has won a court appeal against supermarket chain Aldi following claims that store had “copycatted” the appearance of manufacturer’s Cloudy Lemon Cider.
BAPL and Niab will host annual R&D day in February
20th January 2025
British Apples and Pears Ltd (BAPL) and Niab will co-host the annual R&D day next month.
Post-harvest pest and disease management
18th January 2025
In the first of a new series of topical updates, Agrovista fruit and vines agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos examines the importance of post-harvest pest and disease management to ensure the long-term vitality of top fruit and grapevines.