All Research & Development articles – Page 185
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Scientists map watermelon genome
An international consortium of scientists has mapped the watermelon genome paving the way for further breeding developments.
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Rabobank forecasts US berry growth
Sales of fresh berries in the US will continue to expand building on recent growth trends, according to a report from Rabobank
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AHDB opens levy consultation
The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is consulting levy payers on a recommendation to keep its levies unchanged from the existing 2012-13 rates.
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Pink Lady continues to tap into the kids market
The smaller version of Pink Lady, dubbed the 'Pinkids' apple, will continue to attract new customers with a new web advertising campaign starting in November in partnership with Disney.
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New M&S pear arrival is 'world first'
High-end UK retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) is to stock a new range of ready-to-eat (RTE) pears from Worldwide Fruit Ltd (WFL) and It'sFresh that adopt the latter's innovative ethylene management technology – described as a 'world first' by both groups.
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AG Thames introduces "revolutionary" new range
Dartford-based fruit supplier AG Thames has announced the arrival of the first commercial volumes of Australian breeder Oz Peach's stonefruit series into the UK market.
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New president for asparagus producer
Gourmet Trading, the international grower, packer, shipper and distributor of fresh asparagus, blueberries and blackberries, has moved to appoint Brian Miller as its new president.
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NFU joins new UK research project
The NFU has added its support to a new research project looking at how science can help to overcome challenges to the UK's food industry.
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Ex-Natures Way Foods man joins Syngenta
Leading R&D company Syngenta has appointed a new salad crop specialist for its UK and Ireland operation.
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ArticleEMR in table-top melon first
East Malling Research (EMR) has grown what is thought to be the world’s first commercial crop of table-top melons.
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ArticleUK cranberries build on success of trial
Harvesting of UK-grown cranberries begins in the next few weeks with output expected to climb following successful trials last year.
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AHDB scientist calls for shared costs
AHDB chief scientist Ian Crute will argue for shared costs across the supply chain at the board's spring conference
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Total Worldfresh revives greengages
Total Worldfresh says it will reassess the potential of selling greengages commercially into the UK market.
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ArticleBelgian berry novelties kick off
Belgian importer-exporter Special Fruit is bringing two locally grown novelty strawberries to market.
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ArticleIndonesia and India to further agricultural collaboration
Countries further agreement established in 2008 to extend agricultural cooperation after representatives meet in Bali
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ArticleUK faces pressure on pesticides
A new report has urged the UK government to drop its opposition to the EU's proposed ban on neonicotinoids to protect bees
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ArticleUniveg Katopé signs cherry plum deal
Fruit that delivers best qualities of both plums and dark cherries will be available in UK stores from January 2014
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ArticleResearch facility opens in Guatemala
New centre aims to foster sustainable and innovative greenhouse production across Latin America
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AnalysisNew cherries split opinions
Split-free varieties developed in New Zealand and Canada raise concerns about market prices
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Fruit linked to asthma reduction
Consumption of three or more portions of fruit per week could temper severity of asthma and allergies, says new research