All Research & Development articles
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NewsNew aphid research has ‘major’ implications
Aphids move from west to east but rarely in the opposite direction, finds groundbreaking research, meaning growers may need to rethink lettuce crop protection
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News‘Huge growth opportunity’ in British tomatoes
Production growth, ToBRFV resistance, R&D investments, and water management were in the spotlight at this year’s British Tomato Conference
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NewsBASF strengthens its offer in tomatoes and melons
New varieties include wide-ranging ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes and melons and watermelons that deliver on both flavour and yield
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NewsComing soon: Fresh Focus Cherry and Asiafruit Thailand edition
The spotlight is on Thailand in the edition of Asiafruit alongside cherries, kiwifruit, apples and pears and more
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NewsMore climate-resilient fruit varieties will be required in future
World’s first apple bred specifically for hot climates was recognised as top fresh produce innovation at Fruit Attraction 2025
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FeaturesAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Asia’s berry boom shows no signs of slowing
Rapid growth in Chinese consumption, Asia’s in-market production and a move beyond blueberries were some of the key themes from Asiafruit Congress berry panel
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NewsWestfalia unveils avocado ’orchard of the future’
The ‘genetic library’ hosts over 140 avocado varieties from around the world as researchers breed the varieties of the future, including novel shapes, jumbo sizes and different flavours
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NewsAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Sky’s the limit in tropicals
Category experts stressed the importance of branding and varietal development as new opportunities emerge in the fast-growing tropical fruit sector
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NewsIBO Summit 2025 brings together global blueberry participants
The International Blueberry Organization Summit 2025 brought together 575 participants from 32 countries in South Africa, highlighting the region’s growing role as a key producer and exporter in the global blueberry market.
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NewsNew South Wales government review of berry testing data confirms no evidence of pesticide misuse
Authorities say testing showed no evidence of thiometon residue on any berries and previous reports of detection were unreliable
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NewsPerino tomatoes introduces cardboard packaging innovation
Costa, Coles and Opal join forces to trial cardboard packaging in Victoria
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NewsSyngenta partners with Heritable Agriculture for AI-powered seed selection
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has partnered with AI specialist Heritable Agriculture to use artificial intelligence and historical data to better predict the best-performing commercial vegetable varieties for different regions worldwide
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NewsPeru Meet Up: building fresh connections for Latin America’s fruit trade
Join thought leaders from across the fresh produce supply chain in Lima on 28-29 October
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NewsDole to launch Colada Royale pineapple in October
Premium pineapple variety is breeder’s ‘crowning glory’, and offers consumers new flavour experience as well as higher vitamin content
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NewsWorldwide Fruit wins Waitrose’s Farming for Nature Engagement award
Supplier has been recognised for investing in wide range of nature-friendly farming projects and pioneering work by several of its topfruit growers
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NewsBugBiome moves to Norwich Research Park to accelerate progress
Startup plans to run field trials and conduct further research
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NewsAngela Eagle chooses berry producer for first official farm visit
New minister visited Hugh Lowe Farms with NFU president Tom Bradshaw to tour berry trials and discuss seasonal workers and crop protection
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NewsFall Creek expects Sekoya varieties to reach 20 per cent of Peru blueberry exports
US company’s trademarked portfolio now present in more than 30 countries worldwide, with varieties including FCM12-205 and FCM14-057 grown at commercial scale in leading production regions
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress goes on tour in southern Spain
The second day of Fruitnet Tomato Congress, held in Malaga on 11-12 November, sees delegates explore the facilities of Rijk Zwaan, Unica Group and Granada La Palma
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NewsPlanasa showcases Pink Rosita raspberry
Genetics Forum event in the Netherlands attracts nurseries, growers and retailers from across Europe