Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos reviews what turned out to be a very good year for many top fruit growers, while fruit technical manager Alex Radu discusses soft fruit.

Vagabond Wines has opened the doors to London’s largest urban winery at Canada Water. Blending winemaking, eating and drinking under one roof, the venue brings Londoners closer to the craft of wine than ever before. 

The Portuguese company Wiseshape has created the world’s first high-performance concrete wine amphora.

British apple and pear growers have been invited to join the BAPL and Niab annual R&D meeting, which will be held in February 2026.

John Deere has announced the launch of its new 5EN tractor series, designed to meet the evolving needs of growers working in vineyards, orchards, greenhouses, and traditional village settings.  

The Summer Berry Company has announced its partnership with Stronger Together, an organisation dedicated to supporting businesses in the fight against modern slavery and promoting responsible recruitment and employment practices. 

‘There is little to bring festive cheer,” said WineGB’s CEO Nicola Bates while responding to today’s Budget announcement.

Halfpenny Green Wine Estate has unveiled a limited-edition commemorative red wine in honour of its late founder, Martin Charles Vickers.

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has partnered with Oxbury Bank, the UK’s specialist agricultural bank, to provide bespoke financial solutions for British apple and pear growers. 

The 92nd edition of the National Fruit Show has marked a strong revival with a surge in exhibitors, competition entries and visitor numbers.

With harvest season in full swing and orchards bursting with colour, some of the UK’s apple growers took a well-earned pause to raise a glass to 20 years of growing JAZZ apples. 

Editor Rachel Hicks caught up with Gunyah Vineyard to discuss why the team focuses
on sustainability and the importance of building local relationships.