All Research & Development articles – Page 166
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ArticlePapaya study reveals Aussie tastes
The Australian papaya industry has received the results of a major study into consumer and market preferences
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ArticleFood research body nets near-£15m investment
Move is aimed at expanding Fera's reputable scientific capability, and strengthening its role in food safety research
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ArticlePhilippines boosts banana funding
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture has allocated PHP102m (US$2.3m) to assist growers fighting banana disease
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ArticlePrepare for SWD, berry producers told
Mass traps, field hygiene and chemicals are among the tools berry producers need to control the SWD fruit fly
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ArticleIndustry fears lack of crop protection, FPJ finds
Leading figures interviewed at Fruit Logistica claim tackling pests and population growth are the industry’s biggest challenges
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ArticleRijk Zwaan introduces tomato label
New Internal Red tomatoes offer dark red flesh and deep red core, traits being bred into the wider Rijk Zwaan range
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ArticleDrone technology taking off
The Philippines' banana industry is set to benefit from new disease detection technology
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ArticleAxia inks deal with Village Farms
Dutch seed specialist announces first ever exclusive North American partnership
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ArticleGates Foundation backs East Africa project
New project sets out to grow bananas and sweet potatoes in parts of Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda
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ArticlePotato Council should spend less on R&D, says NFUS
Growers have called for potato levy body to switch funding from R&D to promotional activity to boost consumption
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ArticleGreenpeace shines light on China's pesticide usage
'National-safety-exceeding' levels of pesticides found in Guangzhou veg, but Beijing and Shanghai fare better
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ArticleLabrunier revamps grape offer
Company says Thompson and Sugraone no longer viable due to climate change and high production costs
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ArticleWild pollinators threatened by commercial bees
Diseases such as Deformed Wing Virus are spreading from commercial colonies to wild pollinators, study finds
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ArticleTrans-Tasman food safety projects launched
The Fresh Produce Safety Centre has launched two projects focusing on food safety in Australia and New Zealand
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ArticleSchool break times 'affect fruit and veg consumption'
Holding school breaks before lunchtime can help increase fruit and vegetable consumption by 54 per cent, new study claims
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ArticleAvocado a day could 'significantly lower cholesterol'
Avocado eaters' health fared best in new low-fat diet study, which involved overweight or obese participants
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ArticleAloe vera boost for pomegranate arils
Scientists have discovered that treating arils with aloe vera can improve their quality and extend their commercial life
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ArticleMen's diets 'dictated by proximity to healthy food'
University of Montreal team study finds that for men, intake of fruit and veg is associated with proportion of healthy food outlets nearby
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ArticleItalians assess Indonesia potential
A number of key players from the Italian fresh produce business took part in a special mission to the Asian country last month
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ArticleFresh Produce Innovation Centre bid rejected
Plans for a fresh produce-specific centre turned down by Innovate UK, but industry invited to take part in wider agricultural bid