All Research & Development articles – Page 174
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ArticleDragon fruit project in the pipeline
New Zealand's Plant & Food Research will collaborate with Vietnamese scientists to enhance the country's dragon fruit industry
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ArticleFlowers evade recession
Shoppers' enthusiasm for flowers has not been dampened by the recent economic gloom according to a new study
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Scientists to develop weather-resistant crops
Research teams have made a scientific breakthrough in developing new weather-resistant crops
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Royalty visits EMR for new collection
Princess Anne was the guest of honour as East Malling Research unveiled 'The Malling Collection'
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Greenery 'triumphs' with new strawberry variety
The Greenery has developed a new strawberry variety that will hit the European market in June.
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New agreement for 'Papple' variety
Top-fruit marketing desk Worldwide Fruit has signed an agreement with the Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN) for international use and marketing of its unique 'Papple' fruit variety.
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Univeg signs deal for new cherry/plum hybrid
Univeg Katopé UK Ltd has announced that it has signed an exclusive marketing license with the Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN) giving Univeg marketing rights for the cherry/plum hybrid known as Nadia in the EU and Turkey.
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Three new board members for HDC
The Horticultural Development Company has announced three new members to its board.
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Scientists discover muscle benefits of kiwifruit
New Zealand scientists have found that eating two kiwifruit a day brings benefits to muscle health.
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New appointment at East Malling Research
East Malling Research has appointed a new group financial director in a move it hopes will 'boost the delivery of future plans.'
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New senior appointment at Produce World
Produce World has appointed Dara O'Doherty in the role of new product development manager.
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Busy Fruit Logistica for Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience is using the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin to showcase business initiatives from its Food Chain Partnership programme with new associates from South America.
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Virus helps scientists in disease fight
Natural warfare between a virus and a Pseudomonas bacterium is helping scientists learn about the ability of the bacterium to kill rocket, broccoli, and several other cruciferous vegetables.
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IVIA reveals new pomegranate types
Valencia regional government research organisation IVIA has unveiled three new pomegranate varieties to growers.
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Psa cure shelved in New Zealand
New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries has shelved a potential treatment for the Psa vine disease.
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Biobest launches Flying Doctors
Biological control specialist Biobest has launched a new system for delivering biological plant protection, replacing spraying.
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Researchers find orange-juice clue to HLB
Amino acids in orange juice may hold the key to winning the battle against citrus greening (Huanglongbing) disease.
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Zespri upgrades Kiwi Farm videogame
International kiwifruit marketer Zespri has unveiled a new version of its Kiwi Farm for iPhone and iPod Touch.
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New pear launched by Kanzi producer
Dutch fresh produce company Royal Fruitmasters has announced the launch of a new club variety of pear via European Fruit Co-operation (EFC), the joint venture it owns with Belgian auction house Veiling Haspengouw and German supplier Wog Raiffeisen.
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Kiwiberry targets Europe and Asia
Kiwiberry marketer Freshmax NZ Ltd is working in partnership with New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research scientists to develop a supply chain to Asian and European markets.