All Research & Development articles – Page 154
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ArticleEuropean agri minsters visit Philips LED site
Philips Lighting’s Eindhoven GrowWise centre hosted 28 agriculture ministers as part of a two-day visit to the Netherlands
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ArticleEating fruit while pregnant 'leads to smarter babies'
A new study found that eating six or seven servings of fruit a day during pregnancy meant children had higher IQs
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ArticleUAE delegation sees best of Poland
The study tour was part of the ongoing Bicolored Apples from Europe promotional campaign
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ArticlePrepared targets spiralising and soup trends
Prepared produce has been buoyed by the trend for carb alternatives with new products like boodles and courgetti
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ArticleGrower installs new strawberry growing system
Jam maker and grower Wilkin & Sons says the New Growing System (NGS) is the first installation of its kind in the UK
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ArticleSeed breeders adapt for consumer desires
These days seed breeders are having to take consumer desires every bit as much to heart as the needs of growers
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ArticleInnocent wins award as Spanish growers save water
Smoothie brand developed new 'Irri-fresa' app to help Spanish strawberry growers cut water use by 40 per cent
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ArticleTeen fruit consumption cuts breast cancer risk
Research part of growing body of evidence suggesting the importance of food choices during adolescence
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ArticleEat more avocados and stop snacking, new report argues
Controversial new report claims that the focus on low-fat diets and 'demonisation' of fatty foods is failing to address Britain’s obesity crisis
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ArticleBanana waste a potent source of energy, says study
Research in Ecuador reveals power of harnessing the energy of waste from banana production
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ArticleIdyl launches Maghreb Palm Biotechnologies
The Franco-Moroccan producer has created a start-up, Maghreb Palm Biotechnologies, to strengthen its position in the farming sector
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ArticleJazz strikes chord with Swiss public
Consumers polled during retail show BEA picked out the variety as their favourite, followed by Braeburn and Pink Lady
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ArticleMango superfruit status probed
NMB says there is a growing body of evidence that regular consumption can protect against major illnesses
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ArticleMajor report finds GM 'does not harm' humans
There is also no evidence that GM crops boost yields, or harm the environment, the new study has said
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ArticleChilean raspberries heading for Spain
Breeder signs historic deal with major soft fruit producer in Huelva
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ArticlePlant & Food delves into berry benefits
Collaboration with North Carolina Research Campus in the US aims to hasten delivery of commercial opportunities for berries
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ArticleNew biosecurity plans for Australia
Plant Health Australia has announced new biosecurity plays for the pineapple, tomato, blueberry and tree nuts industries
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ArticleSniffing out ripeness – who nose?
University of Leicester claims its scientists have discovered a way to effectively 'smell' the ripeness of mangoes
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ArticleDipping 'may prevent CBS development'
Dipping fruit after harvest with hot water and essential oil may reduce development of black spot lesions per fruit by up to 50 per cent
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ArticleNew citrus group to defend EU interests
Committee unites representatives from France, Italy and Spain to tackle challenges including citrus black spot