All Research & Development articles – Page 134
-
ArticleBrassica sector wins new £4.4m research project
A new project funded by the BBSRC will look at how brassica crops react to the environment and aim to reduce crop losses
-
ArticleAussie melon levy introduced
A new research and development levy for Australia’s melon growers aims to strengthen the industry
-
ArticleCucumbers key for Hazera
Seed company Hazera is branching out from a focus on mini cucumbers to explore further opportunities in the category
-
ArticleGlyphosate herbicides linked to fatty liver disease
New research published in prestigious science journal links herbicides such as Roundup to non alcoholic fatty liver disease
-
ArticleRare fossilised fruit found in Patagonia
The physalis-type fruit, complete with intact skin, proves that this type of plant dates back much further than previously thought
-
ArticleSyngenta turns to NRGene for breeding aid
Seed specialist will utilise GenoMagic technology to help accelerate trait discovery and breeding
-
ArticleResearch aims to boost Scottish blues production
Scottish government is funding research to develop blueberry plants that are better suited to country’s soil and climate
-
ArticleIP firm wins £30k grant to aid global distribution
Global Plant Genetics to use Innovate UK funding to set up international network of berry and asparagus breeders
-
ArticleNorthern Irish veg grower awarded MBE
Willowbrook Foods founder and MD John McCann has been awarded an MBE for services to Northern Ireland's food industry
-
ArticleAHDB Potatoes chair to step down
Fiona Fell will step down when her term in office comes to an end in March 2017 while a search for her successor has begun
-
ArticleFarmcare hires former Produce World manager
Guy Thallon has joined produce supplier in newly-created role of science manager to link R&D to commercial production
-
ArticleRetailer loyalty falls as shoppers hunt Christmas deals
Shopper loyalty decreases during festive period, particularly among female customers, according to new research
-
ArticleWhole Foods predicts 2017 purple food trend
US-based retailer forecasts wellness tonics, products from by-products and purple foods as top food trends for the New Year
-
ArticleBrainmarketing: see what shoppers really think
A groundbreaking method of analysis is being used to monitor consumer responses to fresh produce in supermarkets.
-
ArticleBananas grown in ice age conditions
A Japanese agri-business has successfully grown bananas using a freeze-thaw awakening method
-
ArticleAsparagus specialist joins Global Plant Genetics
Claire Donkin joins as technical associate and will focus on growing the company’s overseas asparagus client base
-
ArticleZespri set for new head office
Board approves plans for three-storey complex, which it claims will facilitate industry growth
-
ArticleChina set to remain biggest grocery market
Experts forecast Asia to continue as the biggest engine of growth in the grocery market with the UK ranking as number seven
-
ArticleFAO launches banana industry resource
The first of a series of webinars to discuss the challenges facing the industry will take place on 6 December
-
ArticleBiobest buys Kenyan biopesticide firm
Belgian firm has acquired Real IPM to grow foothold in Africa and further develop biopesticide portfolio