All Research & Development articles – Page 144
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ArticleBilateral boost for Aussie importers
The Australian Horticultural Exporters’ Association has received funding to address supply chain issues for importers dealing with Chinese and Vietnamese markets
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ArticleLGV to launch innovative “farm shop” in Vienna
Viennese growers’ cooperative to launch farm shop in Austrian capital as test bed for new products
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ArticleAHDB to launch £1.4m crop protection trials
Trials will target disease, pest and weed problems, identified as high priorities in AHDB’s 2017-2020 horticulture strategy
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ArticleFirms to focus on range extension and NPD, survey reveals
Most companies plan to focus on range extension and developing entirely new products in next two years, according to industry study
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ArticleStudents explore future buying habits with JDM Food
Food manufacturer sets essay competition on consumer buying habits as part of working more closely with University of Lincoln
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ArticleCarbon Gold shines in tomato root mat disease trial
A biological treatment from the biochar company was most effective in limiting spread of the root disease in AHDB trials
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ArticleWaitrose 'first' to launch UK-grown salad bag
Retailer has said Wingland Foods' new energy efficient glasshouse will mean it can stock British salad all year round
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ArticleResearcher calls for start-ups to invest in robotics
Industry must rely on start-ups to bring robots into use with large machinery manufacturers reluctant to invest, leading researcher tells NFU Conference
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ArticleMack forms plum JV with South African stonefruit grower
The Custom Plum Company will market a series of exclusive plum hybrids to the UK market
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ArticleExport programmes a win for USA Pears
A cost-benefit analysis of Pear Bureau Northwest's USA Pears export promotions has shown the importance of the programme to pear growers
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ArticleScientists remove seasonality from new broccoli
A new fast-growing broccoli variety that can yield year-round could remove seasonality and ensure supply continuity
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ArticleEating 10 portions of fruit and veg 'cuts disease risk'
A new study has assessed past studies on fruit and veg consumption and said intake should be double current 5 A DAY guidelines
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ArticleBritish Growers push Leadsom for labour commitment
CEO Jack Ward welcomes farming minister’s commitment to innovation and productivity but stresses need for “urgent solution to labour shortage”
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ArticleAussies aim to boost fresh reputation in Asia
Horticulture Innovation Australia has announced a A$16.5m strategy to improve fresh fruit, vegetable and nut exports
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ArticleJoy Wing Mau buys into IP company
Chinese fruit distributor acquires stake in Shennong Variety Management, which specialises in importing and commercialising new varieties in China
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ArticleIGD reveals top five food-to-go trends
Grocery research charity has indentified the top five trends that it believes will shape the booming food-to-go market
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ArticleRobot bees 'could help counter pollinator decline'
Mini drones that can pollinate crops could be used as bee alternatives and counter pollinator declines, a new study has said
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ArticleTax sugar, subsidise fresh produce, says new study
Australia’s health sector could save A$3.4bn if unhealthy food was taxed and fruit and vegetables subsidised
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ArticleWaitrose launches veg yoghurt range
Supermarket has launched four vegetable yoghurt flavours, responding to growing trends for veg-based yoghurts and desserts
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ArticleGM banana trial returns to NT
A five-year trial will begin in Australia’s Northern Territory to find Panama disease-resistant banana varieties