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Somerset-based Aldwick Estate released its Woodlands Oak Bacchus

Somerset-based Aldwick Estate has just released its gold award-winning Woodlands Oak Bacchus, following success at this year’s WineGB Awards.  

Speakers hidden in vineyards are part of latest study

Visitors to vineyards enjoyed their tours more when they heard enhanced sounds of diverse birdsong, new research has found.   

WineGB launches Safeguarding Toolkit on World Mental Health Day 

To coincide with World Mental Health Day, WineGB has published a free and open access ‘Toolkit for Safe and Respectful Workplaces’ to help protect the health, wellbeing and rights of those working in the wine and wider alcohol sector. 

Hampshire-based vineyard becomes first in UK to achieve Regenified certification 

Waitrose’s orchard and vineyard at the Leckford Estate in Hampshire have become the first in the UK to achieve Regenified certification. 

Berry Bros. & Rudd launches first-ever online wine auction 

Britain’s oldest wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd, has announced the launch of its first-ever online auction this autumn, giving collectors from across the world an opportunity to acquire rare and iconic wines and spirits. 

Driscoll launches into UK following acquisition of Berry Gardens

US-based global soft fruit supplier, Driscoll, has officially launched its brand in the UK following the acquisition of Berry Gardens Limited in 2022. 

Waitrose announced cork recycling scheme

Waitrose has just announced its latest cork recycling scheme with ambitions to unlock the potential of circular material. 

Gusbourne delays harvest due to poor weather 

An English winery co-owned by Lord Ashcroft, Gusbourne, has delayed this year’s harvest due to poor weather.

BerryWorld recognised as fresh produce business of the year 

The team at BerryWorld said they feel “honoured” to be crowned ‘Fresh Produce Business of the Year’ at the FPC Fresh Awards. 

New Kent winery officially opened by Duchess of Edinburgh

A new Kent-based winery, Domaine Evremond, has been officially opened by the Duchess of Edinburgh. 

Apples and pears granted place at superfood league table 

New scientific research has revealed that apples and pears are in the top five for nutritional quality. They truly are a superfood, British Apples and Pears confirm. 

Exton Park Vineyard founder died at the age of 95

English sparkling wine producer, Exton Park Vineyard, announced the passing of its founder, Malcolm Isaac MBE. 

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