Top Drink News
New English wine brand uses fresh techniques to grow non-traditional varieties
17th February 2025
Soft fruit grower Sandy Booth has turned his attention to English wine with the launch of his inaugural wine collection.
Olly Harrison launches gin brand using honey from the farm
13th February 2025
Merseyside farmer and influencer Olly Harrison recently launched his own brand of gin, made by Wrekin Spirit – with part of the proceeds going to charity.
Murphy&Son and University of Nottingham announce new partnership
4th February 2025
Murphy and Son has announced its new partnership with the University of Nottingham’s Centre of Brewing Science, which is set to bring a wealth of benefits for the industry.
Grower Profiles
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Latest Grower Profiles
Iconic jam business blends a rich history with modern techniques
5th December 2024
Wilkin & Sons is world-renowned for its jams, produced in Tiptree, Essex for over 130 years – with its Little Scarlet strawberry jam even finding favour with 007. Sarah Kidby visited the farms and factory to learn more about its enterprise.
Rolling hills, roaming deer and award-winning wines
6th November 2024
Based in the Cotswolds, the family behind Deer Park Wines are passionate about producing award-winning English wines, with a commitment to quality and sustainability. Rachel Hicks reports.
Adopting new technology to meet ambitious targets
12th September 2024
The Summer Berry Company, which produces 7,000 tonnes of fruit in the UK a year, has adopted robotics and green energy solutions to help it meet its sustainability goals – and it’s got big expansion plans in the next few years. Sarah Kidby reports.
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