All Research & Development articles – Page 205
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ArticlePrevar unveils Velvetine
Australian-New Zealand jv Prevar has announced new pear variety Velvetine. Non-exclusive NZ marketing rights for the fruit, which was developed under the name PremP33, have been granted to Enza Ltd. The pear was bred by Plant & Food Research, formerly known as HortResearch.
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ArticleChile receives new mandarin varieties
New cultivars reportedly offer high productivity, excellent flavour, few seeds and easy peeling qualities
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ArticleAG Thames secures Oz Peach deal
Importer looks to boost demand for early peaches and nectarines, arguing March and April market is "long way from saturation"
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ArticleEurosemillas trials new strawberry types
Spanish-Turkish partnership organises trial harvest day of Mojave and Benicia strawberries
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ArticleEnza to sell Prevar's new Velvetine pear
New Zealand exporter granted licence to market PremP33 cultivar, which was developed by Plant & Food Research
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Campden BRI issues new lab guide
Food and drink industry research and technical service provider Campden BRI has issued new guidance for the design of food microbiology laboratories.
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ArticleNew director for Florida citrus centre
The University of Florida has appointed Jacqueline Burns as the new director of its Citrus Research and Education Centre
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ArticleNHF makes research call
UK horticulture is in need of a significant research and innovation agenda to create the right environment for any future success.
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ArticleTrade Waves embarks on new venture
The Egyptian company's new land-reclaiming project is set to boost volumes of the company's grapes, citrus and pomegranates
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ArticleStrawberries could prevent cancer
Strawberries could help in the prevention of oesophageal cancer, a new report suggests
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ArticleUnited Fresh names innovation finalists
Attendees at United Fresh Produce Association's 2011 trade show will vote for best new products next month in New Orleans
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Scottish research giant opens
The James Hutton Institute opened today to form a powerhouse for research into food, land use and climate change.
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ArticleGM bananas split opinion in Uganda
GM trials continue in Uganda in an attempt to combat destructive banana diseases, but resistance to the technology remains strong
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ArticleFood security the top priority
The EU must prioritise global food security, according to the UK government's chief scientific adviser
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ArticleCirad begins training initiative
The French research centre is set to start a new training programme for EDES, whose aim is to enhance food safety in ACP exports
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ArticleGovernment backs innovation in RSA
A new three-year Innovation Programme has been announced for the fresh produce industry as government support continues
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NSure partners with NZ research body
Dutch agro-diagnostics specialist Nsure has signed an agreement with New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research (PFR) to explore options for joint product development.
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ArticleUS grape industry receives research funding
USDA research funding will be used to develop post-harvest treatments for pest incursions in grape crops
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ArticleChile to breed own fruit varieties
Australis Breeding Programme to help Chile develop own genetic fruit varieties for future production and potential export
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ArticleNSure in Plant & Food Research link
Agreement will see initial moves made to explore the development of tests for kiwifruit and apples