Fruit & Vine was invited to a vineyard in North Essex to hear from a collaboration who are working together to bring robotics and artificial intelligence to vineyards. Neale Byart reports.

Defined Wine opened a new winery in Suffolk in time for the 2024 harvest, in recognition of rising demand for local winemaking facilities in East Anglia. Deputy editor Sarah Kidby attended the opening.

Based in the Cotswolds, the family behind Deer Park Wines are passionate about producing award-winning English wines, with a commitment to quality and sustainability. Rachel Hicks reports.

As the cropping season for soft fruit draws to an end, the focus switches to protecting crops over the winter months to give them the best possible start next spring.

A Sussex-based winery, Ridgeview Wine Estate, has been revealed as the supplier of the government’s favourite wine. 

Mild, wet conditions have been favourable to disease in soft fruits throughout 2024, requiring proactive control.

Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) has announced the winners of Champion Beer of Britain 2024. 

WineGB said that the industry is “significantly disappointed” following yesterday’s Budget announcement. 

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has just announced the rise in prices of wine and spirits, however, pints in pubs will cost a penny less. 

Kent-based wine producer Chapel Down confirmed it abandoned plans to sell the company following a recent strategic review. 

Despite challenging weather conditions across the country, three vineyards located in the South West of England, Langham Wine Estate, Black Chalk and Sandridge Barton, have managed to navigate the season, each offering a unique perspective on their harvest. 

Growers and industry stakeholders have been invited to join Niab’s free online soft fruit day at the end of November. The event will include updates on research into maximising yield potential in strawberry and raspberry crops.