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Wine sales options: Finding the right fit for your wine estate’s growth

Winemaker and business strategist Michelle Knight shares her wisdom in the world of wine sales.

Top five regenerative viticulture transition techniques

Vinescapes viticulturist Cameron Roucher outlines five key actions vineyard owners can take to begin the transition and understand what techniques could deliver the best results for their site.

Understanding microbial biofungicides

Microbial biofungicides continue to gain momentum in UK fruit production, but the learning curve for using them effectively can seem rather steep. Lallemand Plant Care’s Bryan Limerick explains more.

From red flesh to Peach Schnapps: What’s new in apples?

We spoke to Jeremy Linsell of Worldwide Fruit Ltd about some of the most exciting new apple varieties on the horizon.

UK apple and pear growers share predictions for harvest 2025

September 2025 will mark the start of the new British apple and pear season, and UK growers say that a dry growing season has not hampered the developing fruit. Instead, 2025 could be the best for quality and flavour for many years.  

UK plum sector rebounds, marking best harvest in three years

The UK plum sector is bouncing back following an over 35-year-long decline, with production predicted to be the highest in three years.

WineGB Industry Report highlights growth and resilience of wine sector

Despite the economic and political conditions, the English and Welsh wine sector has noticed an increase in sales and production, WineGB’s Industry Report has revealed.  

Innocent Drinks announces recipients of £1m regen-ag fund

Innocent Drinks has announced the grant recipients of its Farmer Innovation Fund for 2025. Nine winners have been selected to receive financial support for projects working to help safeguard the long-term supply of fruit and vegetable.  

James Hutton Institute introduces first Scottish-bred blueberries

The James Hutton Institute has just announced the successful breeding of the Scotland’s first blueberry at its Invergowrie site.

UK blackcurrant harvest arrives two weeks earlier

The UK’s blackcurrant harvest is already in full swing – two weeks earlier than usual – thanks to the warmest, driest spring on record.

Health secretary urged to back British fruit & veg 

As the UK government embarks on its ambitious 10-year health plan for England, the nation’s fruit and vegetable growers are calling on the health secretary Wes Streeting to put homegrown produce at the heart of the country’s health transformation. 

Winners of WineGB Awards 2025 revealed

WineGB has unveiled the winners of this year’s awards, with Langham Wine Estate achieving the competition’s first ever 99 points and eight trophies. Two wineries from Devon are also among the best performers.

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