Research & Development
- Samba swings into supermarkets>
Samba swings into supermarkets
by Maura Maxwell 25 January 2021 Mangoes & Papayas
HLB’s new papaya variety is already available in Europe and is now set to…
- Northern lights inspire chemical-free seed cleaning>
Northern lights inspire chemical-free seed cleaning
by Fred Searle 21 January 2021 Fruit, Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables and Tomatoes
First dry-cleaning technology for seeds launched to reduce pathogen load on…
- Five retail trends to watch in 2021>
Five retail trends to watch in 2021
by Fred Searle 14 January 2021
Tech upgrades, ecommerce and meal inspiration will be prominent in the global…
- ‘Levy working group’ set up to push for AHDB reform>
‘Levy working group’ set up to push for AHDB reform
by Fred Searle 12 January 2021 Fruit, Vegetables and Potatoes
Major growers form independent, grower-led alliance to demand extensive reforms…
- Nuffield Farming Scholarship applications open>
Nuffield Farming Scholarship applications open
by Fred Searle 12 January 2021 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
Candidates can apply for coveted scholarships from 13 January, with around 20…
- RABI launches major survey of farmers’ health>
RABI launches major survey of farmers’ health
by Fred Searle 11 January 2021 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
Farming charity wants to know how mounting pressures are affecting…
- GCA launches annual survey>
GCA launches annual survey
by Fred Searle 11 January 2021 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
New adjudicator asks suppliers to give positive as well as negative feedback…
- Shopper confidence stable despite tighter restrictions>
Shopper confidence stable despite tighter restrictions
by Fred Searle 7 January 2021 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
IGD index score unchanged in December, at highest level since February 2020,…
- Government to consult on gene editing>
Government to consult on gene editing
by Michael Barker 7 January 2021
George Eustice reveals plan to explore potential of new technologies that could…
- J.O. Sims invests in Innovation Centre>
J.O. Sims invests in Innovation Centre
by Fred Searle 6 January 2021 Apples & Pears, Berries and Cherries
NPD facility will drive new market and business opportunities in fresh, snacks…