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Wine in paper bottles now available on Aldi shelves  

Aldi has become the UK’s first supermarket to launch its own-brand paper wine bottles.

Check out map of England’s ‘ultimate wine trips’

A new map has been launched to showcase England’s ‘ultimate wine trips’ and encourage wine enthusiasts to visit less-known wineries.

Surrey brewer recognised for its sustainable approach

Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability in the national Sustainable Business Awards. 

£600k funding available for food and drink innovations

Businesses with innovative ideas on how to sustainably improve operations within the fresh produce, food and drink supply chain can receive a share of £600,000. 

International ‘wine train’ will take passengers to best European vineyards 

A new train route that is set to launch in 2026 will take passengers straight from London to some of Europe’s best vineyards. 

Could you become a wine taster for Aldi? 

Aldi, the popular supermarket chain, is giving away free wine in exchange for reviews on social media. 

English wines to be showcased during tastings abroad

Top English wine producers will showcase their products during trade tastings in Denmark and Sweden. 

Fruit Grower Profile: Belvoir Farm

Nestled in the idyllic Vale of Belvoir in Leicestershire lies Belvoir Farm. At 60 acres, their organic elderflower plantation is the largest in the UK. Fruit & Vine met with owner Peverel Manners, alongside farm manager Keith Challen, at the start of their elderflower harvest.

Record visitors celebrate hop harvest at Surrey brewery

Hogs Back Brewery’s popular Hop Harvest Festival welcomed more than 3,500 visitors this year, making the event the biggest hop harvest party ever held at the brewery.

10 top tips for marketing your wine business online

Whether you’re selling to trade, locally, nationally, direct or over the internet, your online presence is crucial. Ecommerce platform FoodE has been specifically designed for food and drink businesses, and offers its top 10 tips for selling your products online below.

Blur star Alex James extends Britpop range with English sparkling wine

In partnership with Dorset’s Furleigh Estate, Blur bassist Alex James has launched his own sparkling wine Britpop Brut, which he describes as “perfect for the good times”.

Fizz Fest 2023: A sell-out success

Huge success for Vineyards of Hampshire’s flagship event, Fizz Fest, as over 1000 people attended the ninth edition of the event.

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