Despite a tough three years for growers, things have started to look up in recent months. We spoke to Ali Capper, executive chair of British Apples & Pears, for some insight.

September saw good volumes of new season British apples available, but not all UK supermarkets were quick to stock their shelves, British Apples & Pears Limited has reported. 

WineGB has just launched its first Sustainability Impact Report on the International Day of Climate Action as part of its 30-day programme of sustainable action.  

The owner of a traditional arable family farm in Hertfordshire, Lockley Farm, has made her dream come true by planting a vineyard. 

The visa allocation has been confirmed for the seasonal worker visa route in 2025, but there are calls for long-term certainty.

A Somerset-based apple producer, Thatchers Cider, is celebrating its 120th harvest with some of the biggest crops.

A five-year project to tackle the economic issues plaguing the UK’s raspberry growers carried out at The James Hutton Institute has received a £1 million boost.

A Suffolk-based brewery, Adnams, has just announced the passing of its head distiller, John McCarthy. 

With two weeks until the Budget announcement, WineGB is calling on the government to prioritise the English and Welsh wine industry by reducing duty and providing support for growth. 

Hall Hunter Partnership has just announced its strongest year of trade to date and, as the team said, the best is still to come. 

Italian fruit breeder Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) has announced the launch of two new clones of Gala that develop colour earlier than others. 

A Welsh wine producer, White Castle Vineyard, has announced the successful start of harvest 2024 and launch of its new state-of-the-art winery.