All Research & Development articles
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CommentComment: New genes policy is a smart one
Darron Saltzman explains what the EU’s decision to allow certain gene-edited products will mean for fresh produce breeders
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NewsGenesis Fresh showcases new premium mandarins across Spain
Attendees were able to evaluate Havva and Sigal in orchards already in full commercial production, and learn about other new varieties
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NewsNew guide helps Australian citrus growers prepare for innovative orchard systems
Citrus plant protection guide 2025/26 provides information on managing pests and diseases and new research on growing systems
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CommentComment: Data is unseen key to post-harvest profit
How to prevent waste? Improved handling and logistics are vital, but bigger opportunities lie in better planning, writes Carmen Berkhout of Source
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NewsCosta Rica evaluates disease-resistant banana cultivars
Corbana held an event to assess the agronomic performance and consumer acceptance of varieties from France and Brazil
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NewsNoposion plans to raise over Rmb1.45bn to expand Yunnan blueberry base
Funds will also be used to construct a R&D centre and to supplement working capital
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NewsFunding secured for Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit Fly Program
Funding from the Victorian government still falls short of the level requested by partnering councils, Fruit Growers Victoria and other industry bodies
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NewsDurian trial positive step in developing China’s domestic production
Tropical climate in Yunnan’s southern tip could be key to growing China’s highly favoured fruit
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NewsResearchers discover coffee scraps help preserve blueberry freshness
UNSW study uses nanofibres from coffee grounds to protect waterloss and extend expiry date of blueberries
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FeaturesBelgium’s Hoogstraten increasing visibility in UK
Belgian strawberry exports to the UK are on the up, according to Hoogstraten’s Jan Engelen, who also has high hopes for specialty tomatoes
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NewsRijk Zwaan opens new breeding greenhouse
De Lier facility expands company’s breeding capacity for tomatoes, sweet peppers and aubergines
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CommentBreeders respond to EU proposal on gene edited crops
Some of the world’s leading plant breeders share their thoughts on this week’s landmark EU agreement to allow gene-edited fruits and vegetables
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NewsG’s releases ESG report via video for first time
Leading salad grower G’s has released a cinematic sustainability report, bringing to life diverse stories, voices and sustainability achievements
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NewsZespri to sell additional red variety to support growth of RubyRed
New cultivar was naturally bred by the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre (KBC), Zespri’s joint venture with Plant & Food Research
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NewsNew drone technology protects Australian crops from bird damage
Three-year trial to unlock innovative, non-lethal bird deterrence strategies for almond, stonefruit, apple and pear growers
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NewsAvemoy expands Hortiscan systems to Netherlands
The Klagenfurt University spin-off is deploying its AI-powered drone monitoring systems to Dutch greenhouse operators
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PromotionItalian grapes in focus as Fruitnet event returns
New and better varieties remain key priority for entire sector as market makes even tougher demands on suppliers
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NewsRijk Zwaan ranks highly in Dutch R&D Top 50
The Dutch breeding company invests 30 per cent of its annual turnover in R&D, focusing on biotechnology, genomics and disease resistance
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NewsKiwi Passion unveils new yellow kiwifruit
Consortium says addition of ‘robust’ variety makes it the only group that can produce kiwifruit at scale in both northern and southern Europe
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NewsEurosemillas wins innovation award
The first edition of the Agri-Food Sector Awards praises the company’s pioneering work in produce and flowers