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Shropshire vineyard becomes first UK operator of UV Boosting

Following extensive research and assistance, Veenow Vineyard has become the first operator and sales agent of the UV Boosting technology, standing at the forefront of sustainability in UK vineyards.

M&S introduces AI wine finder tool to help customers pick perfect bottle

Marks & Spencer has announced that its customers can now use the new wine finder tool powered by AI technology to help them select the right bottle of wine for their palate.

Wine merchant Philglas & Swiggot announces closure after over 30 years in business

London wine merchant Philglas & Swiggot has announced closure after more than 30 years in business.

Employers of seasonal workers reminded of their pension obligations

As spring approaches and the recruitment of seasonal workers starts, employers need to be aware of their pension obligations and duties to workers, NFU warns. 

Plumpton College aims to elevate UK wine industry education

Plumpton College, called home to the UK’s centre of excellence in wine education, training and research, has announced the launch of the National Competency Framework (NCF).

ICL’s FruitMag wins SEAL award for citrus preservation 

ICL’s citrus preservation product, FruitMag, has won the 2025 SEAL Sustainable Product Award for its innovative and environmentally friendly approach to post-harvest fruit protection.  

UK soft fruit industry celebrates National Strawberry Day

Greenhouse control system expert Tomtech is celebrating National Strawberry Day by highlighting the support that environmental control systems can provide to soft fruit growers across the UK. 

Norfolk brewer named champion winter beer of Britain

CAMRA has named Grain Brewery’s porter Slate as the best in the Strong Stouts and Porters category of the Champion Winter Beer of Britain competition at the Great British Beer Festival Winter.

New Holland offers two-year warranty on Braud range 

New Holland Braud grape and olive harvesters and straddle tractors set a new standard in reliability and support, the manufacturer says.

Using biological controls in orchards and vineyards

Stella Cubison, technical consultant for Koppert UK, discusses biological pest control options.

Tesco launches biggest ever survey into British grape-buying preferences

The biggest ever survey into Brits’ grape-buying preferences is underway in order to establish exactly what it is that consumers want.

British Berry Growers encourage people to embrace ‘dopamine dining’

As the winter nights continue to bite and the flurry of winter illnesses shows no sign of slowing, people are looking for mood-boosting foods to help pack their plates with a healthy hit.

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