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Tesco’s fruit & veg programme receives £4 million boost

Tesco has announced that its Fruit & Veg for Schools programme is to be expanded for another year to reach more schools across the UK.

Public joins experts in blossom watch

Professional scientific monitoring of fruit trees can be matched in accuracy by the public’s own observations, a new study has shown.   

Frosco: Groundbreaking innovation in viticulture looking to branch out

Frosco’s advanced foam is a breakthrough in frost protection, with wider benefits on the horizon too.

Driving change: Advanced mechanical harvester showcased to vineyards as UK wine industry evolves

Fruit & Vine recently spent a morning at Greyfriars Vineyard in Guildford, Surrey where NP Seymour hosted a demo day for customers to see the latest ERO harvester in action, and invited ERO along to talk through the technical aspects.

Hadlow College students sow first tomato seeds for 2025

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.

Henners Vineyard passes WineGB gold winery audit

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.  

Shropshire vineyard becomes first UK operator of UV Boosting

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.

M&S introduces AI wine finder tool to help customers pick perfect bottle

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.

Wine merchant Philglas & Swiggot announces closure after over 30 years in business

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

Employers of seasonal workers reminded of their pension obligations

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 aims to elevate UK wine industry education

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 FruitMag wins SEAL award for citrus preservation 

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.  

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