All Research & Development articles – Page 206
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ArticleMarketing push for new kiwifruit
Gold varieties to be incorporated under existing label, while sweet green cultivar looks set to be sold under a new trademark
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ArticleFlorida votes for citrus greening research
An additional $2.8 million (£1.9m) is to be allocated to citrus greening research in the US state of Florida following a vote by the Florida Citrus Commission, taking total spend on the destructive disease to $10.8m.
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ArticleT&G underlines red kiwifruit ambitions
Company publishes details of global marketing strategy and ambitions for its trademarked ENZARed variety
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ArticleFSA hits back over GM allegations
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has hit back at claims from the Soil Association and other anti-GM campaigners that its steering group for the public dialogue on food and the use of GM had been hijacked by the pro-GM lobby.
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EMR concept pear orchard thrives
Chingford Fruit Limited has reported a positive second season for its concept Conference pear orchard in Kent.
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ArticleSoil Association criticises GM trial
The UK's Soil Association has questioned the sense in the new GM potato trials being undertaken in Norfolk
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ArticleAustralasian growers invest in Prevar
New Zealand and Australia’s apple and pear industries will invest NZ$11.5m over the next five years in R&D
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ArticleHeartland unveils new apple varieties
Divine and Adore said to be more resistant to disease and in tune with consumer preferences across a number of markets worldwide
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ArticleNunhems aims big for new melon
Seeds specialist Nunhems has announced that it has high hopes for its new Yellow Moon melon variety
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ArticleEnza Zaden expands in Brazil
Group extends Brazilian activities with launch of new company located in Holambra
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ArticleFlorida bemoans lack of governor support
Charlie Crist's failure to codify the Citrus Research and Development Foundation has been questioned by Florida's citrus industry
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ArticleIndustry set for GM debate
The potential role of GM technology in horticulture is the topic for a debate to be hosted by the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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ArticlePrevar licenses new apple cultivar
New Zealand apple and pear variety development firm Prevar has licensed a new red apple to Havelock North Fruit Company
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ArticlePrice comes out top in IGD research
Price is the number-one factor in consumers choosing which stores to shop in, what to buy and which improvements they would like to see, new research has shown.
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ArticleEaster timing distorts retail figures
The timing of Easter has proved key to an apparent upturn in food sales as the retail industry reported a 2.3 per cent drop in sales.
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ArticleSyngenta releases eight new courgettes
Seed developer provides Italian producers with new cultivars designed to boost productivity and improve market response
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ArticleResearch to boost persimmon exports
Australian researchers have found a way to boost the shelf life of persimmons, in a boost for fruit exporters
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ArticleNew apple varieties to be grown in NY
Cornell University programme responsible for developing Empire and Jonagold reveals plans to launch two new cultivars
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ArticleApril food inflation increases
Poor weather and low yields last year have caused fresh food inflation to increase to 1.2 per cent in April, from 0.5 per cent in March.
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ArticleBerries take fruit sector lead
Soft fruit has become the leading fruit category over citrus, stonefruit and top fruit over the last 12 months with strawberries driving the category, according to the latest research.