Campden BRI has opened a new dedicated wine laboratory and tasting centre in Guildford. The company said that the move represents a “significant investment in the domestic wine industry”. 

Sensors that can “listen” to electrical impulses in trees, low-cost growing systems, the latest technology and techniques for improving orchard productivity were some of the topics discussed at the Hutchinsons Helios trials site at Newent, Gloucestershire.  

In the Herefordshire village of Upton Bishop, family business Chicory Crops is at the forefront of innovation – including when it comes to irrigation.

UK growers say that an early start to the growing season has resulted in a good volume of slightly larger apples.  

WineGB has just confirmed that its flagship event for the trade and press will take place in September. 

Hebron Vineyard, located in West Wales, became the first UK vineyard awarded with a regenerative certification. 

There are just seven certified biodynamic vineyards in the UK. One of these is Ancre Hill Estates, near Monmouth in Wales – a boutique vineyard that is currently working with biostimulant specialist Orion FT to improve its vines.

Herefordshire-based rum and gin manufacturer, Penrhos Spirits, is asking local farmers to donate their ‘wonky’ raspberries, which can be used in gin production. 

Four businesses that are using cutting-edge technology to advance sustainable horticulture have been awarded £500,000 to commercialise their prototypes by Growing Kent & Medway.  

The Blackcurrant Foundation, which represents 36 growers across the UK, has reported that despite another difficult growing season, the nation’s blackcurrant crop is thriving, with an anticipated yield of over 11,600 tonnes this year.   

Crawfords Group has announced its appointment as the sole UK agricultural distributor for the French manufacturer Pellenc.

The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has recently announced that it is able to offer year-round strawberry production, lengthening the season by five months.