All Research & Development articles – Page 193
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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.
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Produce Quality Centre to tackle industry issues
The key issues of waste and food security will be tackled thanks to a new collaboration between East Malling Research and the University of Greenwich.
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NZ study finds more benefits of apple consumption
New research from New Zealand suggests that apples may be good for the millions of people worldwide suffering from inflammatory diseases.
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London Orchard Project unveils Core Blimey
A new variety of apple developed specifically for the city of London has today been named the Core Blimey.
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CAP support is 'good news' says analyst
UK growers should be optimistic heading into the new year according to Nick Tapp, head of agri-business at rural property consultancy Bidwells.
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Rijk Zwaan completes Spanish investment
Dutch vegetable breeder Rijk Zwaan has opened two new research and development facilities at its El Mami site in Almeria, completing its Spanish investment.
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Fruit and veg drive for Tesco
Tesco has announced the launch of several new ranges of fruit and vegetables.
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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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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 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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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.