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news2026-07-03
GreenView AI can improve yield forecast accuracy
Extreme weather is increasingly posing challenges for seasonal berry growers in the UK. Recent hot weather has brought an early start to the strawberry harvest, making it hard for growers to manage staffing, sales and other logistics. However, new artificial intelligence-based forecasting technology could offer a solution. The post GreenView AI can improve yield forecast accuracy appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-30
JAZZ Apple sponsors charity swim in Bournemouth
JAZZ Apple again linked up with the British Heart Foundation for its Pier to Pier Swim in Bournemouth on Saturday, 27th June. The post JAZZ Apple sponsors charity swim in Bournemouth appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-30
Turn your vineyard into a destination
Wine is just the beginning. Today’s most successful UK vineyards are producing bottles while building profitable visitor destinations. The latter part is where Appetite Me can help. The company specialises in transforming vineyards into high-performing, multi-revenue businesses, combining retail, hospitality, leisure and experience to maximise footfall and spend. The post Turn your vineyard into a destination appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-29
English vineyards enjoy sunny weather as early fruit sets
English vineyards are making the most of the recent sunny weather, which has arrived at a crucial stage in the grape-growing season. The post English vineyards enjoy sunny weather as early fruit sets appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-27
Record demand as UK supermarkets buy more British apples than ever
Nine months into the current British apple season, UK supermarkets have bought a record volume of British apples from growers, as the race for BAPL Retailer of the Year enters its final stretch. The post Record demand as UK supermarkets buy more British apples than ever appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-24
Botector proves effective against botrytis in strawberry crops
A biological fungicide that controls crop disease by outcompeting pathogens rather than killing them is proving effective in strawberry production, according to trials and commercial experience. The post Botector proves effective against botrytis in strawberry crops appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-24
Pioneering robot project looks to enhance fruit sector productivity
Industry experts across the soft fruit industry are exploring the use of collaborative logistics robots (cobots) on farms, aiming to boosting efficiency and productivity in English soft fruit farming operations. The post Pioneering robot project looks to enhance fruit sector productivity appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-20
British raspberries reported as “sweetest for years”
This year's British raspberries are measuring up to 50% sweeter than usual after growers said the recent weather has delivered ideal growing conditions. The post British raspberries reported as “sweetest for years” appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-18
English Wine Week: the story behind the wine celebration
Vineyards, wineries, retailers and hospitality venues across the country will soon be celebrating the English Wine Week. The post English Wine Week: the story behind the wine celebration appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-17
Hawkstone listed as fastest-growing company in south-west
Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Brewery has been named the fastest-growing company in the south-west, according to The Sunday Times 100 regional rankings. The post Hawkstone listed as fastest-growing company in south-west appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-16
British Berry Growers calls for further limits on junk food adverts
British Berry Growers is calling on the government to extend junk food advertising restrictions to the streets, following research that revealed 74% of parents would support the ruling. The post British Berry Growers calls for further limits on junk food adverts appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-15
Wine merchant extends historic mine-water heat project
Lanchester Wine Cellars Ltd, the first private business to use mine water heat in Great Britain, has announced a new access agreement with the Mining Remediation Authority. The post Wine merchant extends historic mine-water heat project appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-12
Lidl announces half a billion investment in British berry industry
Lidl GB has unveiled a £500 million sourcing investment in the British berry industry, as the retailer promises to help increase the volume of UK-grown berries with a series of five-year agreements. The post Lidl announces half a billion investment in British berry industry appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-10
English Wine Show to be hosted at Royal Three Counties Show
The English Wine Show will return to the Royal Three Counties Show, featuring a selection of the finest English wine producers from across the surrounding three counties. The post English Wine Show to be hosted at Royal Three Counties Show appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-05
British strawberry season: Delayed start but outstanding quality
Cooler spring temperatures have delayed the start of British strawberry season this year, but growers say the wait will be rewarded with berries packed with exceptional flavour. The post British strawberry season: Delayed start but outstanding quality appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-06-03
James Hutton Institute to host Fruit for the Future in July
The Fruit for the Future event will be hosted at the James Hutton Institute’s Invergowrie campus in July, bringing together industry experts and soft fruit growers for a day of innovation, insight and collaboration. The post James Hutton Institute to host Fruit for the Future in July appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-05-29
WineGB announces Charlie Holland as new chair
WineGB, the national body for the English and Welsh wine industry, has unveiled Charlie Holland as its new chair, following the conclusion of Nick Wenman’s interim term. The post WineGB announces Charlie Holland as new chair appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-05-01
Warm spring boosts growth as strawberries hit shelves early
Extended sunshine and higher-than-expected temperatures throughout April have increased recent UK outdoor strawberry production, as the first commercial wholesale quantities arrive in Tesco stores. The post Warm spring boosts growth as strawberries hit shelves early appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-04-29
Harper Adams University unveils first rosé and white wines
Buttery Hill Rosé and Cambrian White, the first wines ever produced by Harper Adams University, have been launched. The post Harper Adams University unveils first rosé and white wines appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-04-28
Online auction launches following liquidation of Core Equipment
A timed online auction has launched following the liquidation of Silverstone-based Core Equipment. The post Online auction launches following liquidation of Core Equipment appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-04-28
Aedda’s Farm Distillery officially launches this May
A new distillery will open its doors in Adstock this May, introducing a distinctive approach to English spirits rooted in farming, fermentation, and flavour. The post Aedda’s Farm Distillery officially launches this May appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-04-26
Lyme Bay Winery releases 2025 collection
Lyme Bay Winery has unveiled its 2025 wine collection, including a Sauvignon Blanc, a Bacchus Block, and a pioneering new wine comprising the crushing of Pinot Noir and Bacchus grapes, called Shoreline Rosé. The post Lyme Bay Winery releases 2025 collection appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-04-23
Co-op first to stock 100% British strawberries again
For the fourth year in a row, Co-op is the first UK retailer with 100% British strawberries on its shelves, underlining its commitment to supporting British produce. The post Co-op first to stock 100% British strawberries again appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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news2026-04-22
Clarkson’s pub starts serving unique Suffolk spirit
Jeremy Clarkson’s pub, The Farmer's Dog, is now stocking a pioneering new spirit from a Suffolk distillery. The post Clarkson’s pub starts serving unique Suffolk spirit appeared first on Fruit & Vine .
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GreenView AI can improve yield forecast accuracy

JAZZ Apple sponsors charity swim in Bournemouth

Turn your vineyard into a destination

English vineyards enjoy sunny weather as early fruit sets

Record demand as UK supermarkets buy more British apples than ever

Botector proves effective against botrytis in strawberry crops

Pioneering robot project looks to enhance fruit sector productivity

British raspberries reported as “sweetest for years”

English Wine Week: the story behind the wine celebration

Hawkstone listed as fastest-growing company in south-west

British Berry Growers calls for further limits on junk food adverts

Wine merchant extends historic mine-water heat project

Lidl announces half a billion investment in British berry industry

English Wine Show to be hosted at Royal Three Counties Show

British strawberry season: Delayed start but outstanding quality

James Hutton Institute to host Fruit for the Future in July

WineGB announces Charlie Holland as new chair

Warm spring boosts growth as strawberries hit shelves early

Harper Adams University unveils first rosé and white wines

Online auction launches following liquidation of Core Equipment

Aedda’s Farm Distillery officially launches this May

Lyme Bay Winery releases 2025 collection

Co-op first to stock 100% British strawberries again

Clarkson’s pub starts serving unique Suffolk spirit