Hampshire fruit manufacturer set to close after more than 40 years in business

Hill Farm Juice said costs had increased at a pace which could not be reasonably reflected in its pricing

Chris Brayford
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Hill Farm Juice, which farms apples and pears, has confirmed it will close after the apple pressing season has ended later this year
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Hill Farm Juice, which farms apples and pears, has confirmed it will close after the apple pressing season has ended later this year

A fruit business in Hampshire which produces various juices from hand-picked apples has announced it will close after more than 40 years. Hill Farm Juice, located in South Downs National Park, had confirmed...

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