The importance of protecting Great British cider
24th August 2024
National Association of Cider Makers CEO, Fenella Tyler, highlights the importance of protecting the British cider industry.
‘Huge issue’: New auditing requirements can cost British berry growers £60m per year
22nd August 2024
Changes proposed from the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex) to its audit regime SMETA 7.0 have faced big backlash from the British berry industry.
Does your vineyard or orchard need a Babydoll?
21st August 2024
Olde English ‘Babydoll’ Southdown sheep are one of the UK’s rarest sheep breeds – but for some vineyards and orchards around the world, they are making a comeback as an ‘eco-mower’. Sarah Kidby reports.
Hall Hunter brings automation to blueberry production
21st August 2024
Hall Hunter, one of the leading berry producers in the UK, has a progressive and visionary outlook to fruit production. Machinery editor Neale Byart visited to see the grower’s latest machinery in action.
Vineyard is a true family affair
21st August 2024
Fruit & Vine editor, Rachel Hicks spoke with Ellie Wilson, the latest generation of the Wilson family to work at Little Wold Vineyard in Yorkshire, to find out more about the history of the farming family and their latest diversifications.
Planning for a hassle-free harvest
21st August 2024
As the start of the grape harvest approaches, Fruit & Vine gets some expert advice about how to make it run smoothly and make the most of this season’s crop.
The Pig announces launch of homegrown wines
20th August 2024
Hotel chain The Pig has announced the launch of its first wines that are made from vineyards located in West Sussex and on the Kent-East Sussex border.
Blenheim Palace celebrates World Honey Bee Day with woodland swarm success
19th August 2024
Blenheim Palace celebrated World Honey Bee Day with the success of its project to introduce bee swarms to its nine new woodlands that were created as part of a groundbreaking legacy project.
Winery worker dies of CO2 inhalation in Spain
18th August 2024
A young winery worker in Spain has died after inhaling carbon dioxide released during fermentation.
Researchers are looking for participants to study fairness in fruit supply chain
17th August 2024
Researchers from the University of Leicester are looking for participants for a new research project looking at the fairness of the UK supply chain of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Don’t hide from your pension duties if employing seasonal workers, expert warns
16th August 2024
Employers of temporary seasonal staff have been reminded that they may risk a fine if they do not comply with their legal pension duties.
Welsh ‘pick your own fruit’ farm asks customers to pay before eating
15th August 2024
Owners of a ‘pick your own fruit’ farm located in Wales issued a plea to its customers, as they lose money when people eat strawberries before paying.