All Research & Development articles – Page 168
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ArticleSparkes named new tomato growers' body chairman
Industry veteran Bernard Sparkes replaces Nigel Bartle, and aims to continue TGA's focus on technical issues and R&D
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ArticleStudy sheds light on Tango’s provenance
CVVP claims new research proves that Tango is essentially derived from Nadorcott
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ArticleSolution “slows down vegetable decay”
Developers claim new solution can extend the shelf life of leafy veg by up to a month without the need for refrigeration
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Article'Imperfect Picks' wins Marketer of the Year Award
Harris Farm Markets has won the PMA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Award 2015 for its Imperfect Picks ‘ugly fruit’ marketing campaign
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ArticleTomato growers fear price war impact
The UK tomato season is now underway. Martyn Fisher finds out what issues are facing those involved in the category as it looks to boost UK self-sufficiency
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ArticleSpecial report: Taste is key to South Africa R&D
Taste will form the cornerstone of future varietal development in South Africa, while quality audits continue to update
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ArticleSpecial report: South Africa's next step
Versatility and consolidation continue to shape the South African fruit trade and its partnerships with the UK
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ArticleTax junk food to cut fruit and veg prices, think tank urges
In the UK since 1980, ice cream prices have fallen by 50 per cent, while fruit and vegetables have gone up by 199 per cent, ODI claims
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ArticleAussies get ‘first new veggie’ in a decade
Tozer Seeds has launched Kalettes in Australia, through supplier Fresh Select and retail chain Cole Supermarkets
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ArticleAustralian horticulture gets funding boost
Horticulture Innovation Australia has received A$5.8m for research projects on tree crop management and fruit fly suppression
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ArticleOxford Farming Conference seeks three new directors
Anyone with experience of innovation, policymaking or PR in horticulture industry urged to apply for three-year term
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ArticleJapan launches new R&D programme
Asian nation hopes to develop new fruit and vegetable varieties that are heat and drought-tolerant
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ArticlePlum board gains five more years
The California Dried Plum Board has received approval to continue its marketing and research for another five years
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ArticleCitrus Australia announces new partnership
Training and assessment service provider aims to increase productivity and reduced workplace incidents within citrus sector
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ArticleStudy claims fructose creates junk food cravings
Volunteers who drank beverage sweetened with glucose in US experiment went on to consume more biscuits and sweets
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ArticleChile chases the perfect grape
FRESH FOCUS CHILE: The South American country is moving ever closer to developing the ideal grape for its export needs, including the ability to travel long distances
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Eating an apple pre-shop 'makes you buy more fruit and veg'
US researchers discovered people can be primed to buy healthy food if they eat an apple before going to the supermarket
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits partners with Genson BV
Berry breeders have pooled resources in new programme to trial strawberry and raspberry varieties in the Netherlands
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ArticleGrowers predict more growth for cherries
Growers have high hopes that new darker cherry varieties will spearhead a further era of growth for the category