Fruit and Vine Magazine

08/07/2024

Wines of Great Britain has welcomed the new Labour government and the opportunity to partner with them to support the UK’s fastest growing agricultural sector.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/winegb-welcomes-labour-government-and-speaks-about-new-opportunities/

07/07/2024

This year marks the 100th anniversary of L. Evans & Son (Hereford) Ltd – one of the oldest agricultural machinery dealers in the UK.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/a-century-of-agricultural-service/

L Evans & Son Hereford Ltd

06/07/2024

As the grapevines begin to grow, it is important to ensure their energy is channelled where you want it. Winter pruning dictates the shape of the vine for the coming season and the next, through the selection and positioning of canes, spurs and the number of buds purposely left.

Bud rubbing and shoot selection is about ensuring the decisions made during winter pruning have the desired outcomes. Vine-Works Ltd. viticulturist Sam Middleton explains more 🍇

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/the-importance-of-shoot-selection-in-vineyards/

05/07/2024

Winegrowers from Australia and New Zealand will be teaming up to run their annual UK trade tastings together in London and Edinburgh at the beginning of 2025.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/winegrowers-from-australia-and-new-zealand-join-uk-trade-tasting-in-2025/

04/07/2024

We'll be exhibiting at Fruit Focus next week - the industry's premier fruit event on 10th July 🍇🍎🍒

Visit us on stand 206 for your free copy of our latest Fruit & Vine magazine, various goodies and a chat with the team!

📌 NIAB East Malling, Kent 🕘 9am-5pm

04/07/2024

UK vineyards surpass 1,000 milestone mark and sales continue to buck the wider wine market trend, Wines of Great Britain announced.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/uk-vineyards-surpass-1000-milestone-mark/

03/07/2024

An environmental campaigner has set up a recruitment firm to supply seasonal workers for UK horticulture from climate affected countries in South-East Asia.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/environmental-campaigner-recruits-seasonal-workers-for-uk-farms/

02/07/2024

This month, Tom Gilbey, founder of wine events business Tom Gilbey Ltd, talks to deputy editor Sarah Kidby about the growing demand for English and Welsh wines, and the future opportunities for the sector 🍷

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/wines-to-get-excited-about/

This month, Tom Gilbey talks to deputy editor Sarah Kidby about the growing demand for English and Welsh wines, and the future opportunities for the sector.

01/07/2024

A Cornwall-based family-run vineyard will host an evening of wine tasting, but with a sustainable twist.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/cornwall-based-vineyard-organises-wine-tasting-with-sustainable-twist/

30/06/2024

Oxfordshire-based Polythene UK has launched a free national waste polythene collection service, using a van with an onboard compactor to collect, compact and bale the polythene, allowing it to be reused.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/free-mobile-scheme-to-reuse-waste-polythene-launches/

29/06/2024

Sustainability is a hot topic in the agricultural and horticultural worlds right now – including the debate over wine packaging. Fruit & Vine looks into the alternative options.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/alternative-wine-formats-the-pros-and-cons/

27/06/2024

Kent-based Chapel Down may be put up for sale following a strategic review of the business.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/kent-based-winery-may-be-put-up-for-sale-following-strategic-review/

26/06/2024

Langham Wine Estate recently marked 15 years since planting its vineyard at Crawthorne Farm near Dorchester 🍇

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/gallery-dorset-vineyard-celebrates-15-years-in-business/

25/06/2024

The eighth edition of the Wines of Great Britain Awards saw a record number of wines entered and medals awarded for wines made in 33 counties across England and Wales 🍷🍷

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/winegb-awards-mark-record-breaking-year-with-over-350-medals-given-to-best-wines/

24/06/2024

Today marks the start of Insect Week. The celebration, initiated by the Royal Entomological Society, encourages people to learn about insects from a range of experts 🐝🪲🐞🦋

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/insect-week-2024-why-are-pollinators-incredibly-valuable-for-fruit-growers/

Insect Week

22/06/2024

A bumper blueberry crop is expected thanks to warmer than average weather in May and excellent pollination, according to one blueberry grower.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/british-blueberry-season-officially-kicks-off/

21/06/2024

🍇 Vine-Works Ltd. business director and acting head of vineyard services, Chris Buckley, gives Fruit & Vine readers his expert advice on the importance of fruit thinning.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/getting-it-right-fruit-thinning-in-vineyards/

VineWorks business director and acting head of vineyard services, Chris Buckley, gives Fruit & Vine readers his expert advice on the importance of fruit thinning.

21/06/2024

New AI tech can count flowers on fruit trees, predicting harvest sizes months in advance, using photos taken on smartphones

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/new-flower-counting-ai-comes-to-the-aid-of-fruit-farmers/

20/06/2024

Foliar applications are an effective way of topping up vine nutrient requirements in-season, and for applying other inputs such as biostimulants or natural plant protection products. Fruit & Vine explores some of the options this summer 🍇

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/foliar-options-for-healthy-productive-vines/

Foliar applications are an effective way of topping up vine nutrient requirements in-season. Fruit & Vine explores some of the options this summer.

20/06/2024

Jackson Family Wines has become the first major still wine producer to invest in the English wine industry.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/major-producer-invests-in-english-wine-industry/

Wines of Great Britain Jackson Family Wines

19/06/2024

A new, Northamptonshire winery will accept its first grapes during this year’s harvest, and the owners have also invested in a fleet of modern vineyard machinery which will be available for use by other growers through a new contracting service. David Williams reports 🚜

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/contractors-investment-will-benefit-local-vineyard-and-orchard-owners/

Kirkland UK

Owners of a Northamptonshire winery have invested in a fleet of modern vineyard machinery which will be available for use through a new contracting service.

19/06/2024

A packaging solutions provider, Parkside, has just launched its latest flexible packaging innovation, Popflex lidding film. The company calls it a “game-changing recyclable solution for fresh produce packers and growers”.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/parkside-launches-game-changing-popflex-lidding-film/

18/06/2024

Tim Stockwell, who farms 80ha of soft fruit in Fife, has invested in labour-saving tools to help the farm cope, not only with the cost of labour, but also lack of availability since Brexit – which he says has particularly limited the number of seasonal workers with managerial skills. Deputy editor Sarah Kidby spoke to Tim to find out more about the farm’s fruit growing enterprise 🍓🫐

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/labour-saving-innovations-help-scottish-grower-post-brexit-world/

Tim Stockwell, who farms 80ha of soft fruit in Fife, has invested in labour-saving tools to help the farm cope, not only with the cost of labour, but also lack of availability since Brexit.

17/06/2024

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17/06/2024

Ahead of the general election, Wines of Great Britain has launched its Manifesto for Growth, which identifies main areas that require support from the new government.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/winegb-launches-manifesto-for-growth-amid-general-election/

16/06/2024

NextGen Fruit Group recently returned from their bi-annual international conference, an ambitious trip taking 53 members to California to tour a range of crops and businesses to gain a greater understanding of worldwide horticultural production.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/uk-growers-return-from-international-conference/

15/06/2024

Ridgeview Wine is launching a new still rosé to celebrate English Wine Week, which starts today.

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/ridgeview-estate-launches-new-rose-to-celebrate-english-wine-week/

Wines of Great Britain

14/06/2024

The latest Fruit & Vine is out now! 👏

🍎 show preview
🚜 Contractor's investment for and owners
🍓 Sustainability driving summer berry innovation
🔎 Classified section of machinery and equipment for sale

Read online: https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/read-online/

14/06/2024

A West Sussex-based The Summer Berry Company has been recognised for its raspberry and strawberry varieties at the Superior Taste Award 🍓🍓🍓

https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/the-summer-berry-company-celebrates-after-its-two-varieties-were-recognised-at-superior-taste-award/

International Taste Institute