Pixley Berries, the longest-standing supplier for innocent Drinks, is using grant funding to trial biostimulants, in a bid to mitigate the impacts of climate change on its blackcurrant crop.

Niab’s viticulture and oenology research leader Dr Belinda Kemp has been appointed as the vice-president of the Microbiology Expert Group in the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).  

Do you keep your apples in the fridge or the fruit bowl? One of the great things about British apples is that they are great value because there is so little food waste.  

A new report from Growing Kent & Medway highlights the untapped potential of waste from horticultural crops to be transformed into high-value chemicals and materials.  

“The UK wine sector needs support to grow in order to become the world’s next great wine region,” said the WineGB leader while commenting on the Spring Statement given by chancellor Rachel Reeves earlier today. 

With over 1.5 million vineyard visits made in 2023, wine tourism is the newest trend in UK travel. WineGB has launched the Visit a Vineyard Guide showcasing the most unique experiences on offer. 

WineGB’s sixth annual pruning competition took place at Clayhill Vineyard, Essex. Reporter Daniel Hodge attended.

British Tomato Fortnight returns for 2025, celebrating the fantastic quality and taste of British tomatoes, their incredible versatility in many dishes, and supporting the hard-working British growers.

Top fruit growers have been given an insight into the latest findings from a series of orchard trials run by agronomy firm Hutchinsons. 

Snacking on an apple in the evening could be the ideal way to ensure you get a night of quality rest, British Apples & Pears Limited encourages. 

Food inflation is on the rise again, which is a direct consequence of government policy to increase the costs of employment, according to British Apples & Pears Limited.

Entries have just opened for the UK Sommelier of the Year 2025 award.