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Ceres Rural launches new viticulture service

Ceres Rural has announced the launch of an independent viticulture service, tailored to the growing needs of English vineyards.

A frosty foe: The foam innovation turning heads

At Denbies Wine Estate, Fruit & Vine witnessed the latest innovation in the fight against frost. The unlikely weapon? Foam. Daniel Hodge reports.

WineGB announces new appointments

WineGB has announced that Charlie Holland, Michael Kennedy and Gary Smith have joined its board, while Nick Wenman has taken over the position of interim chair and Ruth Simpson is the new interim deputy chair.  

Wine sales options: Finding the right fit for your wine estate’s growth

Winemaker and business strategist Michelle Knight shares her wisdom in the world of wine sales.

Top five regenerative viticulture transition techniques

Vinescapes viticulturist Cameron Roucher outlines five key actions vineyard owners can take to begin the transition and understand what techniques could deliver the best results for their site.

WineGB Industry Report highlights growth and resilience of wine sector

Despite the economic and political conditions, the English and Welsh wine sector has noticed an increase in sales and production, WineGB’s Industry Report has revealed.  

Winners of WineGB Awards 2025 revealed

WineGB has unveiled the winners of this year’s awards, with Langham Wine Estate achieving the competition’s first ever 99 points and eight trophies. Two wineries from Devon are also among the best performers.

WineGB Awards 2025 celebrate best local wines

Still wines represented more than half of entries to this year’s WineGB Awards, gaining 161 medals in comparison to 151 for sparkling wines.

English Wine Week: Winemakers embrace climate action with grants 

Vineyards across the South Downs are embracing climate action to produce glasses of fizz in more sustainable way. 

English Wine Week 2025: Essex celebrates boom in wine tourism 

Ahead of English Wine Week 2025, tourism organisation Visit Essex has shared that the region has noted an increase in wine tourism.  

Innovative organic fertiliser proves to be a hit with UK vineyards

Lohas fertilisers are produced in the UK using enzyme technology to turn animal by-products into safe, low carbon fertilisers – with dramatic results for soil health on vineyards.

English wine gathers pace, but investment is needed

Despite a global and national decline in wine consumption, UK wine continues to see rapid growth – but challenges remain. WineGB and NIAB experts shared their thoughts at this year’s Oxford Farming Conference. Sarah Kidby reports.

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