All Research & Development articles
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NewsBiobest launches autonomous Polly robot for tomato pollination
Polly uses AI-driven image recognition and precision air bursts to pollinate tomatoes autonomously, delivering yield improvements of 2–6 per cent
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NewsMWW delivers bumper squash crop
UK squash survives hot, dry growing conditions of the summer, as demand rises
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NewsEast Malling Trust chair Dr Oliver Doubleday steps down
Kent arable farmer and horticulture spokesperson Kevin Attwood succeeds Dr Oliver Doubleday, who steps down after eight years in the role
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NewsYuksel Seeds targets flavour, resistance and Gen Z tomato shoppers
Ahead of the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, Yuksel Seeds’ downstream integration lead Nico van Vliet touches on the trends shaping the category
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NewsSilal Group signs blueberry deal to expand UAE production
Silal has entered into a partnership with IQ Berries’ Middle East agent Ayla Berries to introduce premium varieties suited to UAE conditions
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NewsNorthern Irish growers offered new technology grants
Growers could receive up to £250,000 to invest in new technologies, crops and production systems that enhance resilience, productivity, competitive and sustainability
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NewsNext-gen bananas another step closer after breeding barrier falls
Yelloway claims significant breakthrough with removal of sterility roadblock in Cavendish propagation
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NewsEight in ten farmers positive about gene edited crops
Resilience to pests and diseases emerged as top priority for new gene edited traits, with improved profitability as a key motivator for UK farmers and growers
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NewsGarry Langford retires as INN general manager
Rowan Little has been appointed as new general manager of international fruit breeding organisation
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NewsFotenix and Leap AI launch automated tomato grading system
New system Qualicrop combines multispectral imaging and robotic sorting to remove defective tomatoes at commercial packhouse speeds
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NewsFruit Logistica 2027: Know what matters next
Event brings global expertise from business, science, policy and practice to Berlin, with more than 130 sessions and over 200 experts across five stages
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NewsPairwise unveils high-yield blackberry
Fontana bred to produce more fruit per acre while simplifying production
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NewsHow can AI, robotics and automation transform the fresh produce sector?
FPJ editor Fred Searle sits down with staff writer Julia Bottoms to discuss the latest developments in AI, robotics and automation for the fresh produce sector
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NewsWorldpanel by Numerator expands panel size to 55,000
Panel size grows by 83 per cent, capturing more detailed behavioural insight per shopper
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NewsRijk Zwaan hosts inaugural European Salad Summit
Summit brought together lettuce producers and value chain experts to explore how collaboration and innovation can secure the category’s future
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NewsIndia visit strengthens New Zealand apple partnership
New Zealand apple industry visits indian counterparts to kickstart collaboration as part of India-New Zealand FTA
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NewsTomato Expert Group issues warning over multiple challenges
Spain is grappling with a near 2 per cent production decline, a surge in energy and transport costs, and growing competition from Morocco
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica's new FreshTech stage explores future of fresh
Speakers on Asia Fruit Logistica’s new FreshTech stage discussed the technologies reshaping how fresh produce is bred, monitored for disease, and harvested
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NewsAustralian melon industry comes together in North Queensland
Australian Melon Conference and Field Day programme showcased developments in plant breeding, crop protection and agricultural technology
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PodcastsIndustry collaboration, consumer trends and the rising opportunities for Australia and New Zealand in the Asia market
The Produce Plus Podcast recaps Asia Fruit Logistica including the major themes that arose from the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre