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New Kent winery officially opened by Duchess of Edinburgh

A new Kent-based winery, Domaine Evremond, has been officially opened by the Duchess of Edinburgh. 

Apples and pears granted place at superfood league table 

New scientific research has revealed that apples and pears are in the top five for nutritional quality. They truly are a superfood, British Apples and Pears confirm. 

Exton Park Vineyard founder died at the age of 95

English sparkling wine producer, Exton Park Vineyard, announced the passing of its founder, Malcolm Isaac MBE. 

The Good Beer Guide 2025 shows power of protecting pubs across East Anglia  

The Good Beer Guide 2025 has been published today to celebrate pubs across East Anglia and underline the importance of protecting them.

UK growers to benefit from £3m soft fruit pre-breeding research programme  

A new five-year £3 million genetic research programme lauches to advance the breeding of more sustainable and resilient varieties of soft fruit crops in the UK.   

Tesco named apple retailer of the year by BAPL

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) announced that Tesco has been named the 2024 apple retailer of the year. 

UK growers intend to walk away from ‘unworkable’ ethical audit

A new survey conducted by the British Growers Association (BGA) has revealed the true extent of UK grower concerns in regards to changes to the SMETA 7.0 standard. 

Coffee prices rise as farmers switch to growing durian fruit

A massive increase in demand for the exotic fruit durian has paired up with supply disruption and extreme weather conditions causing a rise in coffee prices. 

September set to be best month yet for British blackberries

September is projected to be the best month yet for British blackberries, with sales expected to increase by 55 percent and 98 percent in the last two weeks of the month compared to 2023, according to British Berry Growers.   

Langham Wine Estate announces new release of Blanc de Blancs

Langham Wine Estate has launched its new release of Blanc de Blancs NV, produced entirely from Chardonnay grown on the chalk soils of its rural Dorset vineyard.  

Lidl in Sweden sells fruits and vegetables cultivated by classical music 

To explore the impact of music on fruits and vegetables, Lidl Sweden has installed sound systems covering more than 260,000 square feet of farms around the country. Fruits and vegetables now grow to the tunes of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.  

Cider farm that exports to Japan supports local farming community  

A cider producing business in Herefordshire is providing new income streams for neighbouring farmers following the growth of their business.  

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