Aleksandra Cupriak

Ipswich

Multiplatform Journalist at Farmers Guide

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Innovations and ideas to be showcased at Fruit Focus 2025

5 days ago | fruitandvine.co.uk | Aleksandra Cupriak

FruitGrowers and processors have been invited to learn about the latest innovations at Fruit Focus 2025, as the ticket registration is now open. Held at NIAB’s East Malling Research Station in Kent on 9th July, the event will showcase new technology as well as host working machinery demonstrations and share agronomic advice and business information.
Aedda's Farm Distillery celebrates series of 'exciting milestones'

1 week ago | fruitandvine.co.uk | Aleksandra Cupriak

DistillingAedda’s Farm Distillery, located in Adstock, Buckinghamshire, said that it is embarking on an ambitious plan to become a leader in the English spirits market as it expands its range of products and opens a distillery visitor centre. Nurtured from field to glass, Aedda’s Farm Distillery will use fruit from its own orchard to produce brandy, eau de vie and liqueurs, as well as its own fields to grow a variety of grains for its distinct spirits.
FSA gains new investigatory powers to tackle food fraud

1 week ago | foodsafety.einnews.com | Aleksandra Cupriak

FSA gains new investigatory powers to tackle food fraud The Food Standards Agency has obtained new powers that aim to protect consumers and businesses from food fraud more effectively. Stock photo. The FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) in England and Wales will now be able to apply for and execute search warrants with the appropriate safeguards. The NFCU was set up following the Elliot Review, in the wake of the horse meat crisis of 2013.
James Barnes to step down as HTA chairman

1 week ago | fruitandvine.co.uk | Aleksandra Cupriak

FruitJames Barnes has announced that he will be stepping down from his position as chairman of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) at the next annual general meeting in September, marking the end of his tenure, which began in 2019. A long-standing and respected champion of the environmental horticulture sector, James Barnes has been a driving force at the HTA, bringing over 25 years of invaluable business experience to the role.
Oxfordshire farm centre announces closure of PYO after 50 years

1 week ago | fruitandvine.co.uk | Aleksandra Cupriak

FruitMillets Farm Centre in Frilford, Oxfordshire, has announced the permanent closure of its pick your own fruit activity after half a century due to rising costs. A spokesperson for the Millets Farm Centre said: “Many of our customers will have fond memories of picking fruit with us over the past 50 years, but sadly we have decided to close our fields for pick your own fruit for good. “This hasn’t been an easy family decision.
Yorkshire distillery celebrates regenerative farming with first whisky

1 week ago | fruitandvine.co.uk | Aleksandra Cupriak

DistillingThe team at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery has created a unique single malt whisky to spotlight their regenerative farming practices. This whisky will be exclusively available at Waitrose in the UK, marking the first time the distillery has worked with a national supermarket. Farm-based Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery has launched Filey Bay Nurture, the first in a series of ‘Regenerative Editions’ single malt whiskies, in 197 Waitrose stores this week.
Edith Bowman announced as host of Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025

2 weeks ago | fruitandvine.co.uk | Aleksandra Cupriak

DrinksAcclaimed broadcaster Edith Bowman has been announced as the host of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025, as tickets for the annual celebration have just gone on sale. The celebration of Scotland’s very best food and drink producers will take place on Thursday, 4th September.
Flower strips help apple farmers save money - Fruit & Vine

2 weeks ago | fruitandvine.co.uk | Aleksandra Cupriak

FruitPlanting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study. Flower strips create a home for a team of helpful insects – like ladybirds, hoverflies, and lacewings – that eat harmful pests such as aphids. This natural team of pest controllers helps keep apple trees healthy with less need for chemical sprays.
Asian hornet sightings in the UK confirmed

2 weeks ago | fruitandvine.co.uk | Aleksandra Cupriak

FruitDefra has confirmed sightings of the yellow-legged hornet, also known as the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina), in the UK this month. There was one sighting of a yellow-legged hornet in January and one in March 2025. The Asian hornet poses no greater risk to human health than our native wasps and hornets. However, they can harm honeybees and insect pollinators.
Rhubarb sales reach an all-time high this season - Fruit & Vine

2 weeks ago | fruitandvine.co.uk | Aleksandra Cupriak

FruitThe sunniest March on record has contributed to a bumper early harvest of British rhubarb and a huge rise in its sale. Met Office statistics show that this year, England enjoyed its sunniest March since records began in 1910, with many individual counties also topping their sunshine duration records. This brought prolonged periods of warmer than average temperatures, creating perfect conditions for growing asparagus and rhubarb.