William Wemyss, founder and director of Wemyss Family Spirits, said that the UK spirits industry has experienced “a sense of déjà vu” following Donald Trump’s recent announcements on international trade.

VineWorks, the UK’s vineyard services and development company, has announced the trial of an innovative new ground preparation machine, made specifically for vineyard planting, the Viti-Till.

Worldwide Fruit is launching British-grown JAZZ Juniors to complement the success of the JAZZ apple brand becoming the UK’s fifth biggest variety, with the bite-sized apples launching in selected retailers.

Retailers are reporting a growing demand for alcohol-free drinks – but producing quality low and no alcohol wine presents challenges. Sarah Kidby spoke to the experts to find out if a zero alcohol English wine could be on the horizon.

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.