Fruit and Vine Magazine

17/12/2025

Vagabond Wines has opened the doors to London’s largest urban winery at Canada Water. Blending winemaking, eating and drinking under one roof, the venue brings Londoners closer to the craft of wine than ever before 🍷

👉 https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/vagabond-opens-urban-winery-to-london/

Vagabond Wines has opened the doors to London’s largest urban winery at Canada Water.

15/12/2025

The Portuguese company WiseShape has created the world’s first high-performance concrete wine amphora 🍷

👉 https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/portuguese-company-creates-worlds-first-concrete-wine-amphora/

The Portuguese company Wiseshape has created the world's first high-performance concrete wine amphora.

09/12/2025

British apple and pear growers have been invited to join the Great British Apples and Niab annual R&D meeting, which will be held in February 2026.

➡️ https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/growers-invited-to-take-part-in-bapl-and-niab-annual-rd-meeting/

British apple and pear growers have been invited to join the BAPL and Niab annual R&D meeting, which will be held in February 2026.

01/12/2025

John Deere has announced the launch of its new 5EN tractor series, designed to meet the evolving needs of growers working in vineyards, orchards, greenhouses, and traditional village settings.

➡️ https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/john-deere-introduces-new-5en-tractor-series/

John Deere announced the launch of its new 5EN tractor series, designed to meet the evolving needs of growers working in vineyards, orchards.

29/11/2025

The Summer Berry Company has announced its partnership with Stronger Together, an organisation dedicated to supporting businesses in the fight against modern slavery and promoting responsible recruitment and employment practices.

👉 https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/summer-berry-company-announces-new-partnership/

27/11/2025

Hutchinsons Vineyard Agronomy subscription service offers you tailored support through the season with expert knowledge and insight from our team of specialists! 🍇

🎥 Watch the video to find out what’s on offer.

Want to find out more? Contact Hutchinsons today 👉 https://www.hutchinsons.co.uk/locations/

26/11/2025

‘There is little to bring festive cheer,” said Wines of Great Britain CEO Nicola Bates while responding to today’s Budget announcement.

➡️ https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/winegbs-ceo-nicola-bates-responds-budget-2025/

‘There is little to bring festive cheer,” said WineGB’s CEO Nicola Bates while responding to today's Budget announcement.

20/11/2025

Halfpenny Green Wine Estate has unveiled a limited-edition commemorative red wine in honour of its late founder, Martin Charles Vickers 🍷

➡️ https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/halfpenny-green-unveils-limited-edition-red-wine-in-memory-of-late-founder/

Halfpenny Green Wine Estate has unveiled a limited-edition commemorative red wine in honour of its late founder, Martin Charles Vickers.

15/11/2025

British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) has partnered with Oxbury Bank, the UK’s specialist agricultural bank, to provide bespoke financial solutions for British apple and pear growers.

👉 https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/bapl-and-oxbury-bank-launch-finance-to-help-british-growers-expand/

12/11/2025

The 92nd The National Fruit Show has marked a strong revival with a surge in exhibitors, competition entries and visitor numbers.

👉 https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/national-fruit-show-2025-sees-rise-in-exhibitors-and-visitors/

The 92nd National Fruit Show has marked a strong revival with a surge in exhibitors, competition entries and visitor numbers.

08/11/2025

With harvest season in full swing and orchards bursting with colour, some of the UK’s apple growers took a well-earned pause to raise a glass to 20 years of growing JAZZ Apple 🍎🍏

👉 https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/british-jazz-apple-celebrates-20th-birthday-with-orchard-banquet/

05/11/2025

🍇 Editor Rachel Hicks caught up with Thegunyahvineyard to discuss why the team focuses on sustainability and the importance of building local relationships 🤝

Read more about the vineyards vision and values 👉 https://www.fruitandvine.co.uk/gunyah-vineyard-serving-the-local-community/