All Research & Development articles – Page 130
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ArticleAdvances in gene editing ‘to boost seedless fruit range’
Technique which stimulates gene mutations could pave way for new seedless varieties and reduce reliance of dwindling bee populations
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ArticleMajor new study finds eating fruit cuts diabetes risk
A long-term study of half a million Chinese adults has found that eating more fresh fruit significantly lowers the risk of diabetes
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ArticleNut project to reduce waste, up yields
Australia’s macadamia industry could save A$30m annually and improve yields by 7 per cent under a new research project
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ArticleScope for new ‘sustainable food line’ at retailers
Sustainable food lines would encourage retailers to compete on sustainability, not just price, says agri-food data provider
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ArticleHadlow invests in horticulture to tackle skills crisis
Land-based college makes series of investments to improve training and research in horticulture and address critical skills shortage
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ArticleApple pesticide test extended to new varieties
Sustainable agriculture analyst adds Golden Delicious and Pink Lady to apple varieties that can be screened for 1-MCP application
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ArticleScientists put an eye in the sky to tackle the fly
University of Aberdeen is testing use of drones to monitor Spotted Wing Drosophila and alert soft fruit growers to flies’ presence
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ArticleIGD: Generation Z ‘will splash out for convenience’
Food and grocery research charity identifies time and convenience as key priorities for 18-25-year-old consumers
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ArticleBerlin research centre to track shoppers' eyes
Rijk Zwaan's new 'retail experience' centre will be used to monitor shoppers' behaviour with eye-tracking glasses
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ArticleYoung at heart
The Under 40s Fruit Growers ventured out of Europe for the first time this year. Dominic Weaver reports on their visit to South Africa
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ArticleGlobal Plant Genetics ties up blueberry deal
UK-based IP specialist appointed by Oregon-based breeder to develop international market for protected varieties
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ArticleLemon research drives Australian sales
Exporters hopeful of boosting trade with Asia as season gets underway
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ArticleLink berry varieties to consumer trends, says retail manager
The berry business is ‘at the start of a long journey’, Rewe Group's Stephan Weist told delegates at the Global Berry Congress
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IGD outlines key job skills in food and grocery
Training charity consults leading companies to set out eight most important skills for students considering career in the industry
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ArticleEkland presents new board line-up
The soft fruit specialist’s recently appointed CEO brings more than 30 years of marketing and branding experience to his new role
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ArticleChurchill Fellowship opens to Aus industry
New programme focuses on boosting innovation within “ageing” horticultural sector
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ArticleBayer opens tomato centres
Bayer presents all Nunhems tomato on the vine varieties at two loctions in Belgium and the Netherlands
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ArticleBob Geldof buys stake in Blue Skies
Rock star known for political activism in Africa buys stake in ethical fruit business as Blue Skies looks to expand on the continent
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ArticleCamouflage sensors set to boost fruit cargo freshness
New technology developed to mimic various types of fruit and monitor temperature more reliably inside cargo containers
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ArticleWales launches £1m fund to make kids’ food healthier
Government calls on companies to make children’s food and drink cheaper and more nutritious in fight against obesity