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Jeremy Clarkson’s beer named best in England 

Hawkstone Premium, produced by Cotswolds-based brewery owned by TV presenter and farmer Jeremy Clarkson, has been named the best lager in England at the World Beer Awards 2024. 

The importance of protecting Great British cider

National Association of Cider Makers CEO, Fenella Tyler, highlights the importance of protecting the British cider industry.

Vineyard is a true family affair

Fruit & Vine editor, Rachel Hicks spoke with Ellie Wilson, the latest generation of the Wilson family to work at Little Wold Vineyard in Yorkshire, to find out more about the history of the farming family and their latest diversifications.

Alternative wine formats: The pros and cons

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.

Blueberry diversification spreads risk for arable farmers

In a bid to build a sustainable business for their children, arable farmers Peter and Zoe Mee diversified into growing blueberries in 2014 – and have since installed their own packhouse and introduced a range of blueberry products made from waste fruit. Deputy editor Sarah Kidby spoke to the family to find out more.

Independent breweries return to pre-pandemic levels of production

The 2024 spike in demand for beer is encouraging for British hop growers supplying independent breweries.

Apples at the heart of our juices and smoothies

A viral post on X shocked people who had no idea apples were used in drinks as much as they are.

Pints of wine to hit UK shelves from September

Under new post-Brexit trade rules, pint-sized bottles will be on sale in the UK from autumn 2024.

Gordon, Gino and Fred’s show inspires Dorset Wine Festival

Inspired by Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip show, the Dorset Wine Festival announced the release of a special documentary. 

Greene King invests £40m in new Suffolk brewery 

Greene King has just revealed its plans to invest £40 million in a new state-of-the-art brewery in a Suffolk town.

Drink entrepreneurs encouraged to join Thrive programme

Workshops and webinars are being offered to help anyone who wants to kickstart their journey in the food and drink sector.

Devon-based wine producers to compete for prestigious award

The Food Drink Devon Awards launched a new prestigious competition to celebrate the very best wine from around the county. 

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