Fruit and Vine Magazine

08/02/2025

American singer and songwriter Dolly Parton has recently announced new additions to her Dolly Wines range.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/move-over-jolene-theres-a-new-red-in-town-dolly-parton-launches-pinot-noir/

07/02/2025

🍷 Cotswolds-based wine merchant Vinotopia has been recognised at the national drinks awards 🍷

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/cotswolds-based-vinotopia-recognised-at-the-drinks-retailing-awards/

05/02/2025

🙌 The 80-120hp CASE IH Quantum tractors, available in vineyard, fruit, narrow and row crop versions, gain new features for 2025 that bring additional capabilities and performance from these specialist models 🚜

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/case-ih-quantum-tractors-gain-new-features-for-2025/

04/02/2025

Murphy and Son has announced its new partnership with the University of Nottingham’s Centre of Brewing Science, which is set to bring a wealth of benefits for the industry 🍻

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/murphyson-and-university-of-nottingham-announce-new-partnership/

31/01/2025

Hadlow College’s orchard has produced its first fruits, which have been transformed into student-crafted apple juice 🍎🍏

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/hadlow-college-students-mark-harvest-success-by-making-apple-juice/

30/01/2025

A new survey unveiled in a meeting between blackcurrant growers and MPs flagged extreme weather as a key threat in the next 5-10 years.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/extreme-weather-a-key-concern-blackcurrant-growers-tell-mps/

A new survey unveiled in a meeting between blackcurrant growers and MPs flagged extreme weather as a key threat in the next 5-10 years.

29/01/2025

Have you tried Dutch Barn Vodka yet? - the brand co-owned by Ricky Gervais which makes its vodka from waste British apples 🍏 🍸

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/ricky-gervais-urges-followers-to-buy-vodka-made-from-british-apples/

Ricky Gervais

The comedian is co-owner of Dutch Barn Vodka, which is made with British apples.

28/01/2025

⚠️ Scientists predict which crops will - and won't - be able to grow in the UK by 2080 due to global warming 🍓

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/which-crops-will-become-harder-to-grow-in-the-uk/

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology University of East Anglia (UEA)

Climate change could make the UK suitable for growing new crops such as oranges, but key crops like strawberries may struggle.

27/01/2025

The latest data from Great British Apples has revealed which retailers were best at backing growers in the first four months of the British apple year 🍏🍎🍏🍎

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/which-supermarket-sold-the-most-british-apples-so-far/

Aldi UK Tesco Lidl GB

The latest data from British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has revealed which retailers were best at backing British apple growers.

25/01/2025

🍷 Wines of Great Britain has published its list of activities for the 2025 calendar year, including dates for the annual Trade and Press Tasting and English Wine Week 🍷

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/wine-industry-to-enjoy-year-full-of-activities-organised-by-winegb/

24/01/2025

East Sussex-based Ridgeview Wine has announced the release of its very first still chardonnay, an exciting addition to the Ridgeview family 🙌

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/ridgeview-wine-estate-announces-debut-of-its-still-chardonnay/

East Sussex Ridgeview Wine Estate has announced the release of its very first Still Chardonnay, following release of Ridgeview Still Rosé.

23/01/2025

Horticultural businesses in Kent and Medway can now apply for expert guidance and up to £7,000 in funding to reduce their carbon footprint with the sustainability training programme, Growing Green 🌱

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/horticultural-businesses-encouraged-to-take-part-in-growing-green-programme/

Horticultural businesses in Kent and Medway can apply for expert guidance and funding to reduce their carbon footprint with Growing Green.

22/01/2025

Manchester-based Reserve Wines has been named the top indie wine merchant in the UK 🍷

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/reserve-wines-named-top-indie-wine-merchant-in-the-uk/

Manchester-based wine supplier Reserve Wines has recently been named the top indie wine merchant in the UK.

21/01/2025

⚠️ Somerset-based cider producer Thatchers Cider has won a court appeal against supermarket chain Aldi following claims that store had “copycatted” the appearance of manufacturer’s Cloudy Lemon Cider ⚠️

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/cider-manufacturer-thatchers-wins-court-battle-with-aldi/

Thatchers won a court appeal against Aldi following claims that store had "copycatted" the appearance of manufacturer's Cloudy Lemon Cider.

20/01/2025

🍏🍎 Great British Apples and NIAB will co-host the annual R&D day next month 🍎🍏

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/bapl-and-niab-will-host-annual-rd-day-in-february/

British Apples and Pears Ltd (BAPL) and Niab will co-host the annual R&D day on 10th February 2025 at Niab East Malling, Kent.

18/01/2025

In the first of a new series of topical updates, Agrovista UK Ltd fruit and vines agronomist Fokion Chatziavgerinos examines the importance of post-harvest pest and disease management to ensure the long-term vitality of top fruit and grapevines.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/post-harvest-pest-and-disease-management/

17/01/2025

After a year of unusually heavy rainfall, keeping a close eye on top fruit nutrition will be particularly important – Agrii agronomists shared their expertise during a recent podcast. Sarah Kidby reports ⚠️

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/top-fruit-nutrition-getting-the-balance-right-in-turbulent-years/

After a year of unusually heavy rainfall, keeping a close eye on top fruit nutrition will be important, Agrii agronomists shared their expertise.

15/01/2025

Wine supplier EWGA Wines has reflected on the challenges and successes of 2024 and shared a list of key trends that are set to shape the wine industry in 2025 🍷

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/what-trends-are-going-to-shape-wine-industry-in-2025/