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Average farm business income for horticulture drops by 38% 

Average farm business income for horticulture has fallen by 38%, Defra has revealed. 

BerryWorld packaging wins gold at The Grocer Awards 2024

The latest BerryWorld packaging innovation has been awarded a gold medal at The Grocer New Product & Packaging Awards 2024. 

Helping growers on the regen ag journey

Innocent Drinks has set up a fund to help its farmer suppliers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices – we caught up with impact and engagement lead Estelle Gayout to find out more.

Bristol-based jam manufacturer gets £200k boost to expand the business 

Fruit preserve and chilli jam manufacturer, Single Variety Co, has received a £200k funding boost to expand company’s capacity.  

WineGB Wessex announced this year awards winners

WineGB Wessex has announced the winners of its annual 2024 awards. This year marks 40th edition of the awards for what is the third largest of WineGB’s regional bodies. 

JAZZ apple begins British season with visit to National Fruit Show

JAZZ apple kicked off the British season in the best possible way, by taking centre stage at the National Fruit Show.

WineGB launches comprehensive EDI resource for wine industry 

WineGB has launched its ‘People Support Hub’ to promote equity, diversity and inclusion within the wine industry. 

Pruning for frost protection in vineyards

VineWorks business director, Chris Buckley, offers advice for pruning techniques to mitigate the risk of frost damage.

Ali Capper of BAPL responds to Autumn Budget

Ali Capper, executive chair of BAPL, has responded to the Autumn Budget announcement and warned growers about food imports.

National Fruit Show returns for 91st year with growers setting ambitious growth targets 

The National Fruit Show is celebrating its 91st year at the Kent County Showground today. The event is organised by growers, for growers, and showcases the finest British apples, pears and nuts with a large display at the centre of the show.  

Autonomy and AI: The next big thing in viticulture?

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.

New contract winery open in East Anglia

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.

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