Show sponsors
We are very grateful to our main show sponsors for their support.
The Vineyard & Winery Show is proud, and honoured, to have the support of some of the most prominent businesses in the sector and the organisers thank the main sponsors Core Equipment, Hutchinsons, Royston Labels, Vitifruit, NFU Mutual and VineWorks.
As main sponsor of the Vineyard & Winery Show, Core Equipment is proud to support the UK’s leading event dedicated to the wine industry. Core specialise in providing cutting-edge equipment tailored to meet the needs of modern winemakers. Read more>
One of the UK’s leading vineyard agronomy companies, Hutchinsons has a dedicated, full-time team of vineyard specialists. Along with advice, Hutchinsons supplies crop protection products, nutrition and all the sundry products and services needed to manage a vine crop successfully. Hutchinsons offer nutrition mapping and management plus soil health and soil management on organic and conventional vineyards, which is critical to producing healthy and productive vines. Read more>
Machinery dealer Vitifruit supplies an extensive range of outdoor equipment for vineyards throughout the UK. Vitifruit provides high quality equipment for all sectors of the market, machines for the new or smaller growers to equipment from the market leading manufacturers for larger vineyards. Read more>
Autajon are a leading UK supplier of self-adhesive labels, with over 30 years in the industry. Combining knowledge of traditional print technologies with the latest in digital innovations, Autajon ensure their clients always receive the most creative, cost-effective, high quality packaging solutions available. Autajon offers the full range of label production services, in the studio where they carry out pre-press services, including artwork updates and colour retouching through to their extensive printing facilities including equipment for conventional combination printing and embellishment techniques. Read more>
NFU Mutual are committed to supporting vineyard owners, grape-growers and winemakers throughout Britain. As WineGB’s exclusive insurance partner, they are passionate about delivering insurance and risk management solutions that meet the needs of those operating within the viticulture sector. Read more>
VineWorks was founded on the simple premise that quality wine starts on the vine. It’s their aim to help grow the reputation of UK wine, one vine at a time. The company was started in 2006 by James Dodson while he was studying Viticulture and Oenology at Plumpton College. What began as a small trellising business quickly evolved into one of the UK’s leading viticulture services companies. Read more>
SPONSORS
As well as the fantastic support from our main sponsors, we are so pleased to have individual sponsorship across all aspects of the show’s activities. Our new Piwi Wine tasting hub and masterclass will this year be sponsored by Oak Creative, Kent’s leading brand design agency. Orchard Cooling and One Pay are sponsoring our coffee wagons, providing every visitor with a free cup of quality coffee! Ferovinum continue their support of the hugely popular seminar programme organised by WineGB, and Rankin Brothers & Son will provide a free unique cork bag as a gift for all visitors and Agrii are our glassware sponsors. Defined Wine will sponsor our ‘Wine Hubs’ – a real focal point of the show with 100 of the UK’s top wines to taste.
CHARITY PARTNER
As main sponsor of the Vineyard & Winery Show, Core Equipment is proud to support the UK’s leading event dedicated to the wine industry. Core specialise in providing cutting-edge equipment tailored to meet the needs of modern winemakers.
From grape processing to bottling; via fermentation and filtration; Core supply and install turn-key solutions from industry-leading brands such as Bucher Vaslin, Letina, and LiquoSystems. Their commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service ensures that clients can achieve the highest standards in wine production. Join them at the Vineyard & Winery Show to speak to the experts and explore how the latest equipment can elevate your winemaking operations.
Now one of the UK’s leading vineyard agronomy companies, Hutchinsons was keen to sign up as a sponsor of The Vineyard Show.
Head of Marketing Nick Rainsley explained that the show would provide an opportunity not just to support the industry and allow Hutchinsons’ experts to share up-to-date knowledge and information but to take the time to meet and chat to new growers within a thriving sector.
Hutchinsons has a dedicated, full-time team of vineyard specialists, including Chris Cooper and Rob Saunders, two highly experienced and well-respected vineyard agronomists who contribute to Vineyard each month.
“Along with advice, Hutchinsons supplies crop protection products, nutrition and all the sundry products and services needed to manage a vine crop and to do so successfully,” Nick said. “We offer nutrition mapping and management plus soil health and soil management on organic and conventional vineyards, which is critical. Our unique healthy soils assessment looks not just at the chemical make-up of the soil but at its physical attributes to produce a comprehensive guide to how the grower can improve it.”
The vineyard market has clearly grown rapidly over the past decade or so, but Nick believes it has changed in a more fundamental way. “Growers are now more professional and more experienced and are demanding a much higher level of service and support,” he said. “They expect more, and we are here to deliver more.
“While the main change is in the sheer scale of the industry, that more professional approach is also driving things forward. When you have investment in this country from traditional wine areas in France, you know that the game is changing – and we are here to support that.
“Hutchinsons feels the time is absolutely right for the industry to have its own, dedicated professional event that supports and celebrates all areas of viticulture and provides great networking opportunities and a chance to showcase the best of English wines. We will be highlighting new technologies and services in areas such as weather and disease prediction and nutrition and soil mapping.
“It is also important to us to know that the show is being organised by a highly professional team brought together by Vineyard magazine. Their knowledge of the industry and their experience gives us confidence that this really will be a great show.”
Machinery dealer Vitifruit, supplies a broad range of outdoor equipment for vineyards across the UK and takes pride in providing a bespoke service based on each customer’s needs.
“We stock entry level, but still high quality, equipment for new or smaller growers but we can also provide state-of-the-art machinery from big name manufacturers for larger vineyards,” explained Richard Witt, joint owner of the Edenbridge-based business.
“As an example, we stock sprayers from MM and Zupan which cost a few thousand pounds and are ideal for smaller vineyards, but we can also supply the Lipco recirculation sprayer that recycles any liquid that drips off the vines, saving up to 40% of chemical costs and eliminating drift.
“As well as sprayers, Vitifruit supplies mowers, inter-vine cultivators and de-leafers as well as smaller items such as secateurs and tying machines,” said Richard. “Everything apart from tractors – and in most cases we can offer products across a broad price spectrum.”
Vitifruit, which Richard set up in 2010 with partner David Sayell, also offers repairs, servicing and machinery hire, looking after customers all over the country. David Wood, the third member of the team, leads on the workshop side of the business.
Richard explained why Vitifruit had been keen to sponsor The Vineyard Show. “The company has been with Vineyard since its inception, and David (Sayell) writes an article every month, so we feel a strong affinity with the magazine and wanted to be involved in this exciting new project.
“The idea of an industry specific show for English wines and vineyards is interesting – and very necessary at a time when there is so much happening in the sector. It’s also planned for a good time of the year when people are less busy. We think it’s a great idea and we we are keen to support it.
“We are looking forward to meeting old and new customers and talking to people about how we can support their businesses.”
Glyn Scriven of Autajon Labels Royston (formally Royston Labels) is the Head of Sales Drinks Division and is responsible for the leadership of the sales team which manage the labelling production for wine, beer and spirits producers in the UK.
Glyn has extensive sales and marketing experience within paper and packaging manufacturers. In recent years his work has focussed on providing labels and closures to the UK drinks market, where he has built a strong reputation for delivery and service.
“Autajon are very pleased to continue our support of the Vineyard & Winery Show,” commented Glyn Scriven. “I have been involved with the UK wine industry for over a decade and so I am very excited about the fourth show and the opportunities that it will bring for the industry,” Glyn added.
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NFU Mutual is delighted to be sponsoring the 2023 Vineyard & Winery Show in support of the UK’s growing Viticulture sector.
NFU Mutual is committed to supporting vineyard owners, grape-growers and winemakers throughout Britain. As WineGB’s exclusive insurance partner, we’re passionate about delivering insurance and risk management solutions that meet the needs of those operating within the viticulture sector.
They have extensive experience in supporting customers through every stage of the production process, from grape-growing and winemaking to manufacturing and selling. The future is bright for British viticulture and at NFU Mutual are proud to be a part of the industry at such an exciting time.
NFU Mutual look forward to meeting many of their customers at the Vineyard & Winery Show this November – and some new faces too! They wish everyone a successful year ahead.
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VineWorks was founded on the simple premise that quality wine starts on the vine. It’s their aim to help grow the reputation of UK wine, one vine at a time.
The company was started in 2006 by James Dodson while he was studying Viticulture and Oenology at Plumpton College. What began as a small trellising business quickly evolved into one of the UK’s leading viticulture services companies.
Today, VineWorks offer a full range of vineyard support including establishment, vineyard management, vine sales, fruit brokering and an online vineyard shop. With over 300 vineyards established, 4.5 million vines planted, one million posts installed and thousands of tonnes of grapes hand-harvested, our expertise comes from experience.
“We are very proud to be one of the major sponsors of the Vineyard & Winery Show 2024. It is our first time stepping up as a major sponsor, having exhibited at the show for many years.
“VineWorks has a long association with Vineyard Magazine having appeared in every issue with our monthly viticulture advice column – The Vine Post – since the publication started six years ago, so joining the ranks as a major sponsor of the Vineyard & Winery Show felt like a natural step for us”, said James Dodson, CEO and founder of VineWorks.
“As a company, VineWorks has evolved a lot over the years in response to the changing needs of the UK wine industry. We were one of the first to become a licensed vine importer and GLAA-approved labour provider. In addition to establishing and servicing vineyards, we now sell vineyard supplies through our online shop, and are expanding our grape brokering service. The Vineyard Show is a great opportunity for us to catch up with colleagues, promote the full range of our offer, and have face-to-face chats with clients, both old and new,” said Chris Buckley, Business Director of VineWorks.
VineWorks will be exhibiting at the Vineyard & Winery Show. Drop by to meet the team, have your viticulture questions answered, and see vineyard products and equipment up close.