Kent-based Wildshark Vineyard passed its first SWGB certification audit
3rd January 2025
Kent-based Wildshark Vineyard celebrates passing its first (Green) Vineyard Audit in SWGB certification scheme.
BerryWorld celebrates 30th birthday and reflects on its collaboration with FareShare
2nd January 2025
While celebrating its 30th birthday, BerryWorld has reflected on the ongoing collaboration with the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste, FareShare.
Hutton leads new consortium to secure future of Scottish raspberry breeding industry
29th December 2024
The James Hutton Institute Scientific Services has established a new five-year global raspberry breeding consortium spanning to 2029, which is set to unite a diverse range of partners to combine skills, knowledge and access to cutting-edge technology to meet the ever-changing demands of the industry.
UK companies recognised at Vinexposium’s V d’Or awards
27th December 2024
Global wine and spirits industry body Vinexposium has revealed the shortlist for this year’s V d’Or awards, with a number of UK companies being pre-selected.
Wilkin and Sons gets Royal Warrant for Tiptree products
24th December 2024
Wilkin and Sons Ltd has been granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as purveyors of Tiptree products to His Majesty King Charles III.
Will drinkers be won over by Scandi wines?
23rd December 2024
Rising global temperatures and the emergence of hardier varieties have seen a rise in the number of vineyards popping up in Denmark and Sweden.
BAPL and Niab’s annual R&D meeting set to take place in February 2025
21st December 2024
The BAPL research and development team will again be hosting its annual R&D day on 10th February 2025 in the Mumford Building at Niab East Malling, Kent.
Compound found in two popular fruits could help prevent bowel cancer
20th December 2024
New research is looking into the ability of resveratrol, found in blueberries and raspberries, to inhibit cancer cells.
Small but good quality crop in 2024, WineGB report reveals
19th December 2024
Despite testing conditions in the UK, also seen across Europe, English and Welsh vineyards held their own, data shows.
Robotics project for British wine industry receives over £475k boost
18th December 2024
Cambridge-based company Autopickr, together with Coopers Croft Vineyard and WineGB, have been awarded over £475,000 for a pioneering robotics project.
New partnership set to help boost UK wines industry jobs market
16th December 2024
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) and Wine Jobs UK have announced that they are teaming up to help everyone in the drinks trade find better talent and opportunities.
BAPL issues inflation warning and talks about what to expect in 2025
14th December 2024
A new analysis of costs facing British apple and pear growers indicates that food price rises expected in 2025 are now an inevitable consequence of recent government policy.