SEPT/OCT 2025
Innovation at the forefront for fruit grower Place UK
25th September 2025
With origins in the 1920s, Place UK now has an eclectic offering, from soft fruit for the fresh market, to IQF and food processing. Sarah Kidby finds out more about the technology this innovative grower is embracing.
UK apple growers predict strong season after bumper summer
25th September 2025
Growers predict that excellent summer for fruit quality and productivity will continue into the autumn.
New partnership created to support vineyards and wineries
24th September 2025
Mayo Wynne Baxter has partnered with planning, design, and development consultancy Marrons to expand its service offering to winery and vineyard clients – a growing sector for the Sussex- and Kent-based law firm.
WineGB launches hiring toolkit for vineyards and wineries
21st September 2025
WineGB has launched its latest Hiring Toolkit, the third in its series of comprehensive guidance documents supporting best practice in vineyards and wineries.
UK and US leaders urged to seize tariff breakthrough during Trump’s visit
18th September 2025
A Scottish spirits business is urging political leaders on both sides of the Atlantic to take action to safeguard one of Scotland’s most iconic exports, as president Donald Trump’s visit to the UK comes to an end.
Rochester plum grower stars in new M&S Farm to Foodhall ad
18th September 2025
Rochester fruit grower John Myatt, together with his daughters Alex and Hannah of J. Myatt & Co., star in M&S’s latest Farm to Foodhall campaign.
Precision farming for orchards takes off with drone and LiDAR technology
15th September 2025
A major step forward in precision orchard management and the future-proofing of fruit production against climate change has been achieved through new research by the UK crop research organisation Niab, Nanjing Agricultural University in China, and international partners.
Ceres Rural launches new viticulture service
13th September 2025
Ceres Rural has announced the launch of an independent viticulture service, tailored to the growing needs of English vineyards.
Yorkshire distillery scoops world whisky award
11th September 2025
Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery is celebrating the success after one of its latest single malts won a prestigious world whisky competition.
Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm celebrates triple win at International Cider Challenge
9th September 2025
Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm is celebrating after winning three medals at the 2025 International Cider Challenge, with Rattler Zero stealing the spotlight.
British growers celebrate thriving blackberry season
7th September 2025
British blackberry season is underway and thriving, as UK growers encourage consumers to shop for the ‘unsung heroes’ of the berry world more often.
Fendt’s first electric tractor comes to the UK
5th September 2025
Marking a new chapter in the evolution of compact tractors, the Fendt e107 Vario is the manufacturer’s first fully electric model – and it’s no longer a prototype. Daniel Hodge attended the UK press launch.
