New research is looking into the ability of resveratrol, found in blueberries and raspberries, to inhibit cancer cells.

Despite testing conditions in the UK, also seen across Europe, English and Welsh vineyards held their own, data shows.

Cambridge-based company Autopickr, together with Coopers Croft Vineyard and WineGB, have been awarded over £475,000 for a pioneering robotics project. 

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) and Wine Jobs UK have announced that they are teaming up to help everyone in the drinks trade find better talent and opportunities. 

A new analysis of costs facing British apple and pear growers indicates that food price rises expected in 2025 are now an inevitable consequence of recent government policy.  

Farmers and growers have been reminded they may risk a fine if they do not comply with their legal pension duties. 

Langham Wine Estate is marking 2024 as the ‘year of awards’, after recently receiving a combined six trophies at two regionally recognised awards, including four at the WineGB West Awards and two at the WineGB Wessex Awards. 

The trading divisions of the international businesses Devos and Wouters will merge from August 2025 under the name Devos-Wouters. 

Wine merchant Laithwaites has recently concluded its Grape Britain campaign, revealing wine preferences of people living across the UK.

Spirits manufacturer Cumbria Distilling Co. has announced its double win at a national gin competition. 

Scottish berry breeder and producer, Angus Soft Fruits, has celebrated its 30 years in business during the annual conference. 

Wilkin & Sons is world-renowned for its jams, produced in Tiptree, Essex for over 130 years – with its Little Scarlet strawberry jam even finding favour with 007. Sarah Kidby visited the farms and factory to learn more about its enterprise.