Top Vine News
Employers of seasonal workers reminded of their pension obligations
3rd March 2025
As spring approaches and the recruitment of seasonal workers starts, employers need to be aware of their pension obligations and duties to workers, NFU warns.
Plumpton College aims to elevate UK wine industry education
2nd March 2025
Plumpton College, called home to the UK’s centre of excellence in wine education, training and research, has announced the launch of the National Competency Framework (NCF).
WineGB Pruning Competition takes place next month at Essex vineyard
20th February 2025
This year’s WineGB Pruning Competition, affectionately known as the Battle of the Secateurs, is taking place on 7th March 2025 at Clayhill Vineyard in Essex.
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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