The wettest July since 2009 was a major concern for UK berry growers – blueberries are particularly sensitive to overly wet conditions. However, agronomists are delighted with how the crop has grown and stood up to the unseasonably wet weather – and they say that this is in large part thanks to bumblebees.

WineGB has announced the appointment of Nicola Bates as its new CEO, who will be taking over the role from former chief executive Simon Thorpe starting 30th October.

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL), the UK top fruit grower association, has announced an expansion of its existing Farming Innovation Pathways feasibility project to analyse the impact of British apples on the environment. The project is called: Supporting top fruits journey to Net Zero.

Preserving harvest quality in stored fruit has long been the focus for many growers, but with margins under strain from higher costs, the need to maximise returns has arguably never been greater. Fruit & Vine gets some expert advice on ensuring storage success.

UTVs are a popular solution for fruit growers to get around, but until recently there have been very few alternatives to traditional diesel-powered machines. Electric Wheels says it is bridging that gap with a range of all-terrain, performance driven 4×4 all-electric UTVs available to hire and buy.

Whether you’re selling to trade, locally, nationally, direct or over the internet, your online presence is crucial. Ecommerce platform FoodE has been specifically designed for food and drink businesses, and offers its top 10 tips for selling your products online below.

Nestled in the north Essex countryside, Tuffon Hall Vineyard has much to offer wine lovers thanks to its reputation for producing award-winning sparkling and still wines. More recently however, the estate has also become a popular staycation destination.

An 8 percent drop in strawberry plants for 2024, with an estimated 18 million fewer strawberry punnets on supermarket shelves, signals the urgent need for fairer returns for British fruit growers.

With National Blueberry Day just around the corner, acclaimed nutritionist Rob Hobson highlighted the wide-ranging health benefits of eating fresh blueberries, including improved memory, concentration and overall brain health.

Hortifeeds agronomist, Mike Wainwright, provides some advice that growers can easily incorporate into current growing practices to reduce summer heat stress.

In partnership with Dorset’s Furleigh Estate, Blur bassist Alex James has launched his own sparkling wine Britpop Brut, which he describes as “perfect for the good times”.

Huge success for Vineyards of Hampshire’s flagship event, Fizz Fest, as over 1000 people attended the ninth edition of the event.