Cheers! UK wine production soars 55%

White wine leads the charge as 1,158 vineyards now registered with FSA

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 1 min read
According to new figures from the FSA, more than 16.5 million bottles were produced across the UK in 2025
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According to new figures from the FSA, more than 16.5 million bottles were produced across the UK in 2025

Growers are raising a glass to a record year in wine production which grew 55% in England and Wales. According to new figures from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), more than 16.5 million bottles...

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