Callus hairs have been discovered in the flesh of mature Fuji apples by a scientist in the UK, which could account for internal browning in late-harvested apples. The Institute of Food Research's Mary Parker said: 'With this new knowledge, breeders could pick parent varieties with all the traits of Fuji apples but with less developed callus hairs.'
UK government postpones start of physical checks on EU food imports for sixth time to avoid “serious disruption” at the border, according to report
Peter Shakespeare of Certis Belchim UK explains that growers must think carefully about how to integrate biorational controls in their IPM programmes as synthetic products continue to be banned
The union says Morrisons’ logistics workers in Cheshire and Wakefield could strike over pensions, leaving store shelves empty
The Dutch organic company is introducing Fairtrade certification for its Kenyan avocados, as it looks to help growers build economic and ecological resilience
The facility has 24 ripening cells on two levels and two packaging lines with a capacity of 45 trays per minute
Comment: Edwin Wentink, vice president business development– Europe at Lineage, highlights the importance of a joined-up approach to cold chain logistics
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