Research & Development
- Zespri to trial four new varieties>
Zespri to trial four new varieties
by Mike Knowles 18 July 2008 Kiwifruit
Company's annual general meeting focuses on boosting industry performance…
- Record funding for NZ research bodies>
Record funding for NZ research bodies
by Mike Knowles 15 July 2008
Total of €380m earmarked for research projects, with fruit science company…
- Apples "hold breath" longer than pears>
Apples "hold breath" longer than pears
by Mike Knowles 12 July 2008 Apples & Pears
Scientific research conducted by the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium…
- Kiwifruit antioxidants "easier to absorb">
Kiwifruit antioxidants "easier to absorb"
by Mike Knowles 7 July 2008 Kiwifruit
USDA study suggests antioxidants in kiwifruit may be more beneficial to human…
- RFID study underway>
RFID study underway
by Carl Collen 25 June 2008
Following extensive laboratory testing, a field study of RFID technology at…
- Seminis appoints technical sales manager>
Seminis appoints technical sales manager
by Carl Collen 20 June 2008
Experienced produce industry sales professional Eulalio Fonseca has been handed…
- HortResearch names new chief executive>
HortResearch names new chief executive
by Mike Knowles 16 June 2008
Peter Landon-Lane, general manager of Hamburg-based Fonterra Europe, has been…
- Monsanto completes De Ruiter deal>
Monsanto completes De Ruiter deal
by Mike Knowles 13 June 2008
Dutch vegetable seed division to serve protected-culture market, while Seminis…
- Monsanto forms brassica ties with Landec>
Monsanto forms brassica ties with Landec
by Tom Joyce 11 June 2008 Brassicas
Monsanto and Landec will combine their respective experience in seeds and…
- Syngenta to develop new tomato brands>
Syngenta to develop new tomato brands
by Mike Knowles 28 May 2008 Tomatoes
The group will work with key retailers, suppliers and growers
