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WineGB Awards mark record-breaking year with over 350 medals given to best wines 

The eighth edition of the WineGB Awards saw a record number of wines entered and medals awarded for wines made in 33 counties across England and Wales.  

Major producer invests in English wine industry

Jackson Family Wines will produce still and sparkling wine from fruit sourced from Kent, Sussex, and Essex.

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.

Foliar options for healthy, productive vines

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.

WineGB launches Manifesto for Growth amid general election  

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

Ridgeview Wine Estate launches new rosé to celebrate English Wine Week

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

Vino Zero launches to answer demand for premium alcohol-free wines 

Vino Zero has just launched in response to the increasing popularity of non-alcohol wines. 

Rare miniature sheep an ‘eco-mower’ for orchards and vineyards

There are less than 200 ‘Babydoll’ sheep in the UK but their miniature size makes them ideal mowers for orchards and vineyards as they are too small to reach the fruit.

Wealden wine trail launches to promote local vineyards

Twelve local vineyards are joining forces with Wealden District Council to unveil the new Explore Wealden Wine Trail. 

Dorset vineyard celebrates multiple wins at sommelier awards

With the award season in the wine industry now officially open, Langham Wine Estate has shared news of winning two golds and two silvers in the Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA) 2024.  

Denbighshire farm switched from producing livestock to growing grapes

With no experience in cultivating vines, Denbighshire farmers, Geoffrey and Cath Easton made a successful transition from livestock farming to growing grapes and producing wine, all thanks to mentoring from Farming Connect.  

WineGB accelerates industry market growth with new hire

WineGB has just announced the appointment of Talya Roberson, the former managing director of Roberson Wine, as its new industry relations lead.

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