Last month, horticulture students from Hadlow College planted the 2025 crop at the Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence, a pioneering education hub designed to inspire and train the next generation of UK salad and vegetable growers.

WineGB announced that an East Sussex vineyard and winery, Henners Vineyard, has passed the SWGB Gold Winery Audit, meaning its entire operation is now gold-certified.  

Following extensive research and assistance, Veenow Vineyard has become the first operator and sales agent of the UV Boosting technology, standing at the forefront of sustainability in UK vineyards.

Marks & Spencer has announced that its customers can now use the new wine finder tool powered by AI technology to help them select the right bottle of wine for their palate.

London wine merchant Philglas & Swiggot has announced closure after more than 30 years in business.

As spring approaches and the recruitment of seasonal workers starts, employers need to be aware of their pension obligations and duties to workers, NFU warns. 

Plumpton College, called home to the UK’s centre of excellence in wine education, training and research, has announced the launch of the National Competency Framework (NCF).

ICL’s citrus preservation product, FruitMag, has won the 2025 SEAL Sustainable Product Award for its innovative and environmentally friendly approach to post-harvest fruit protection.  

Greenhouse control system expert Tomtech is celebrating National Strawberry Day by highlighting the support that environmental control systems can provide to soft fruit growers across the UK. 

CAMRA has named Grain Brewery’s porter Slate as the best in the Strong Stouts and Porters category of the Champion Winter Beer of Britain competition at the Great British Beer Festival Winter.

New Holland Braud grape and olive harvesters and straddle tractors set a new standard in reliability and support, the manufacturer says.

Stella Cubison, technical consultant for Koppert UK, discusses biological pest control options.