All Research & Development articles
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NewsSun World mango programme gains momentum
Extended seasonaility is a key point of differentiation of the programme
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NewsSyngenta launches high INSV-resistant romaine lettuce Renegade
New variety joins Stampede in offering enhanced protection against thrips-transmitted virus that has significantly impacted Salinas Valley production
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NewsSun World adds four new grape licensees in Australia and Italy
New partners to market trademarked varieties including AutumnCrisp and Ruby Rush, strengthening company’s branded programmes
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NewsSuperplum provides full supply chain transparency with InstaTrace launch
QR codes on new Superplum packaging reveal comprehensive intelligence reports with eight sections of verified data
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NewsQueensland supercharges ag-tech investment
New innovation fund supports innovative businesses in developing cutting-edge technology for primary industries
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PodcastsFresh Produce India, automation and Melbourne Markets CEO Rob Clayton
Following a successful Fresh Produce India, Bree, John and Liam discuss new opportunities for Australian and New Zealand brands in the market
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NewsMajor glasshouse development wins planning consent
The £150mn Rivenhall Greenhouse project has received the go-ahead from council planners and is described as a blueprint for future glasshouses to be co-located with complementary industrial sites
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NewsAgroFresh opens Asia Pacific R&D centre in China
State-of-the-art facility to focus on post-harvest plant physiology, preservation technologies, and more
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NewsBiotalys achieves Florida registration for Evoca
Biofungicide helps control diseases like Botrytis and powdery mildew in fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, tomatoes and bell peppers
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NewsNew Argentine blueberry varieties show promising results
Four varieties developed by University of Buenos Aires and Early Crop generating interest in major producing countries
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AdvertorialMacfrut 2026: global fruit and vegetable sector meets in Rimini
Trade fair returns to Rimini Expo Centre on 21-23 April 2026, with over 800 international buyers expected to attend
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NewsFieldwork Robotics partners with Dynium
Collaboration will provide growers with greater flexibility and enable Fieldwork’s robots to tackle steeper inclines and wider terrain ranges
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NewsIFPA A-NZ and Advantage Group International partner to deliver retail data initiative
IFPA Advantage Fresh Produce Engagement Program to help fresh produce suppliers better understand relationships with major Australian retail customers
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NewsStemilt signs licensing agreement for premium cherries
US grower partners with LFP and Brandt’s Fruit Trees to extend season into September with premium, late-summer varieties
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AnalysisBananas under pressure, but the solutions exist
The global banana sector faces a plethora of challenges, but industry experts insist the fruit’s future can be made secure by appropriate measures
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NewsGene-edited banana approved in Japan and Brazil
Tropic’s non-browning variety can now be imported, sold, and consumed in both countries, and grown in Brazil
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FeaturesHazera Seeds offers pepper market perspective
Federico Puyó, product manager cucumber and pepper at Hazera Seeds, discusses the important trends and traits driving the business
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NewsSumitomo invests in HarvestX’s automated strawberry pollinator
Japanese conglomerate to help develop and deploy automated solutions for indoor strawberry production
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NewsSun World and Mission Produce join forces to advance innovation in mangoes
Two industry leaders align to explore new commercial opportunities in the growing mango category
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FeaturesImportaco and AgriSound collaborate on regenerative farming project
Food group partners with UK’s AgriSound to gauge impact of regenerative farming on pollination and crop performance in almond orchards