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 and NFU Mutual.

Leading distributors for winery equipment in the UK, Core Equipment, supply high-quality products, including pneumatic grape presses, tanks, fermentation control systems and more from industry trusted manufacturers guaranteed to support evolving businesses. 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>


Royston Labels 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, Royston ensure their clients always receive the most creative, cost-effective, high quality packaging solutions available. Royston 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>


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. Orchard Cooling are sponsoring our superb hospitality on the day, such as the seminar breakfast along with providing visitors with a free coffee from one of our two coffee wagons! Ferovinum continue their support of the hugely popular seminar programme organised by WineGB, and Rankins Brothers & Son will provide a free unique cork bag as a gift for all visitors, inside which will be a free tasting glass sponsored by Agrii. Defined Wine will sponsor our ‘Wine Hubs’ – a real focal point of the show  with 100 of the UK’s top wines to taste.


 

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Leading distributors for winery equipment in the UK, Core Equipment, supply high-quality products, including pneumatic grape presses, tanks, fermentation control systems and more from industry trusted manufacturers guaranteed to support evolving businesses.

At every stage of the order process, the Core team are on-hand to support and help. Each project is assigned a project manager to ensure that equipment is delivered and installed as smoothly as possible, whilst the Core service team work closely with customers during installation and on an ongoing basis.

Jonathan Chaplin, Managing Director of Core Equipment explained: “As the UK’s leading supplier for winery equipment, we wanted to build on the successes from last year’s Vineyard & Winery Show and so were keen to sponsor the 2022 event. The UK wine market is experiencing phenomenal growth at present and the Vineyard Show is right at the heart of this, connecting all sectors of the wine market. Our presence as a main sponsor of the event reflects our position in the industry as a key distributor for winery equipment and it was therefore an obvious decision to attend. The Vineyard & Winery Show is a great way to celebrate the end of harvest and allows us to speak to wine producers on how we can support their growing requirements. We are looking forward to welcoming old and new customers onto our stand at this year’s event”.

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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.”

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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.”

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Vineyard magazine are delighted to announce Royston Labels as a main sponsor of the new Vineyard & Winery Show, that will take place on 24 November 2021. Organised by Vineyard magazine and supported by WineGB, this will be an important event for the industry. There will be opportunities to attend presentations from experts, network with peers, and see in action vineyard and winery equipment, all under one roof.

Royston Labels are also pleased to announce the appointment of Glyn Scriven as their new Head of Sales. Glyn will be 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.

Commenting on the new appointment, managing director, Paul Clayton said, “Glyn brings a wealth of knowledge on the drinks industry which is already proving invaluable to the Royston team. Although the drinks market is currently facing extreme challenges due to Covid-19, helping our clients deliver quality packaging to represent their brand story is still a shared priority.

“Royston Labels are very pleased and proud to be a main sponsor of the new Vineyard & Winery show,” commended Glyn Scriven. “I have been involved with the UK wine industry for over a decade and so I am very excited about the new Vineyard & Winery 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.

 

To find your local specialist viticulture Agent, email:

winegb@nfumutual.co.uk