All Research & Development articles – Page 158
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ArticleApple group signs global deal for EverCrisp
International Pome Fruit Alliance seals approval to trial Fuji-Honeycrisp cross worldwide outside of US
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ArticleSpecial report: GM trials power on
Two GM trials in the UK are looking at disease resistance in potatoes and the health benefits of purple tomatoes
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ArticleSweet dreams of sweet onions
More than two decades of meticulous toil has resulted in the unique UK-grown red sweet onion. Martyn Fisher reports on the product that recently won the UK Fruit and Vegetable Awards’ innovation prize
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ArticleDelizzimo strawberries head for chef's table
Grown exclusively from seeds, the new Dutch variety is making a name for itself, especially in the restaurant sector
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ArticleOver 55s 'buy more fresh produce' than 18-34 age group
Those in the latter bracket and empty nesters are more likely to be buying ready meals and pasta, new research claims
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ArticleSouth Australia’s hort industry hits A$1bn
The South Australian horticulture industry has reported a farm gate value of A$1bn in 2014/15
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ArticleBroccoli 'can help fight common cold'
New research suggests that eating 1-3 portions a week in conjunction with other fruits and vegetables can help keep colds at bay
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ArticleEPO revokes Monsanto melon patent
Pressure from coalition of NGOs results in decision to rescind seed breeder's claim to fruit's potential resistance
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ArticleAgricoper: new grape varieties essential
One of Italy's leading grape exporters continues to invest in new varieties in order to satisfy international consumer demand
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ArticleFrying veg in olive oil 'boosts antioxidants'
Potato, pumpkin, tomato and aubergines had higher levels of antioxidants when fried in oil, a new study has found
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ArticleColeacp searches for top solutions
The effort to support farmers in ACP countries continues, with biopesticides, biostimulants and biofertilisers increasingly being used to enhance resistance
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ArticleOn the seedy side
Intellectual property, consumer-facing seed breeding and a new lettuce trait are among the talking points in the UK seed sector
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ArticleInterview: Asda’s UK grape vision
Alberto Goldbacher, Asda grape procurement manager, talks exclusively to Luisa Cheshire about its pioneering UK seedless grape-growing project in Kent
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ArticleZespri commissions new study
Flavour and nutrient composition of kiwifruit to be the focus of research project being conducted by Metabolomic Discoveries
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ArticleDole and Nielsen in analytical tie-up
Fresh produce giant names names Nielsen as its preferred measurement and analytics provider
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ArticleThe future according to Rabobank
In 2015, Rabobank’s analysts released a series of reports outlining the potential threats and opportunities for the agricultural industry moving forward
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ArticleEating berries and citrus 'cuts erectile dysfunction risk'
Researchers found that men who consumed foods high in flavonoids had a lower risk of erectile dysfunction than men who did not
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ArticlePotatoes pose 'diabetes risk' in pregnant women
Researchers argue that this is because starch in potatoes can trigger a sharp rise in blood sugar levels
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ArticleEren Tarim embraces solar
The Turkish exporter has demonstrated its ambition when it comes to sustainability with its decision to install solar panels on its packhouse
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ArticleIndian mango growers expand their horizons
Karnataka growers, keen to increase exports to foreign markets, are planing to travel overseas to take in differing cultivation methods