Fruit Articles

The driest summer on record resulted in one of the earliest grape harvests ever seen in the UK and a wine crop of outstanding quality. 

Agrovista agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos reviews what turned out to be a very good year for many top fruit growers, while fruit technical manager Alex Radu discusses soft fruit.

British apple and pear growers have been invited to join the BAPL and Niab annual R&D meeting, which will be held in February 2026.

The Summer Berry Company has announced its partnership with Stronger Together, an organisation dedicated to supporting businesses in the fight against modern slavery and promoting responsible recruitment and employment practices. 

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has partnered with Oxbury Bank, the UK’s specialist agricultural bank, to provide bespoke financial solutions for British apple and pear growers. 

The 92nd edition of the National Fruit Show has marked a strong revival with a surge in exhibitors, competition entries and visitor numbers.

With harvest season in full swing and orchards bursting with colour, some of the UK’s apple growers took a well-earned pause to raise a glass to 20 years of growing JAZZ apples. 

Kent-based Agrii fruit agronomist Ryan Williams shares his advice for pruning apple trees.

The NFU has welcomed the news that a number of seasonal worker visas have been allocated; however, it also warned that businesses need clarity on visa allocations through to 2029 in order to plan ahead. 

Kent-based wine producer Chapel Down has confirmed it is abandoning plans to invest in a new £32 million winery.

Forum for the Future has just published its latest report, which reveals insights into the challenges threatening the longevity of the UK’s orchards and makes recommendations to help secure a thriving, climate-resilient future for top fruit supply chains.

A change to the Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) has been secured, allowing workers to re-enter the country sooner than had been allowed previously.