All Research & Development articles – Page 207
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ArticleT&G welcomes kiwifruit innovation
The group has backed a government move to focus on innovation, but has called the time-frame for the plan "too long"
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ArticleNew Zealand boosts kiwifruit R&D funding
The New Zealand government and Zespri have announced a funding boost for kiwifruit research to NZ$35.7m over seven years
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ArticleSouth African plums booming
The South African stonefruit industry is currently undergoing a substantial boom in the development, release and production of plum varieties developed in South Africa.
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ArticleRed Princess stands out for Redeva
A new strawberry under trial in Scotland is poised to move into the early stages of commercial production next season as interest among growers and retailers in the variety mounts.
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ArticleEnza Zaden extends Chinese reach
Dutch Seed specialist has formed a joint venture and established a research and development station in the country
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ArticlePBH exits US promotion board discussion
The establishment of a national fruit and vegetable research and promotion board is now in the hands of US produce trade leaders
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ArticleResearch key to China's development
Despite China's fruit export sector facing a number of challenges, a competitive advantage is emerging in the form of varietal development
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ArticleFruitmasters secures new berry varieties
Partnership with UK-based Hargreaves Plants set to grant Dutch company exclusive access to new soft fruit cultivars
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High-street sales pick up
UK high-street sales grew modestly in the year to October, and at the most positive rate in almost two years, according to the CBI.
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ArticleRetailers urged to boost food safety
A new report has called for greater food safety standards from Asian retailers, pointing out reputation and sales losses
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ArticleBreeding boost in South Korea
South Korea has announced plans to significantly increase its funding of the plant and animal breeding industries
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Australia in bayberry breakthrough
Scientists at the University of Queensland in Australia have developed new red bayberry varieties that have just started producing commercial yields.
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Irish farming goes GM-free
Ireland last week adopted a genetically modified (GM) free policy with a ban on the cultivation of all GM plants.
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India close to GM move
A genetically modified aubergine has been approved for growth in India as the country carefully considers a move into large-scale cultivation of genetically modified food crops.
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ArticleElsoms lands new managing director
Elsoms Seeds Ltd has appointed its vegetable seeds director Robin Wood as managing director of the company.
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Society report urges farmers on GM
A new Royal Society report into genetically modified foods has blown open the debate once more as leaders back GM crops to tackle the possible impending food crisis.
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ArticleHargreaves hopeful on revolutionary berry
Hargreaves Plants held a presentation and field day to focus on the development of its primocane blackberries, which it hopes will “revolutionise” the sector.
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Sam’s Club expands Fairtrade offer
Sales of Fairtrade bananas at the US-based retailer have generated some US$615,000 in community funds since the program launched
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ArticleNew apple varieties signal organic growth
New Zealand apple exporter Heartland Fruit Co is gearing up to launch two disease-resistant varieties suited to organic cultivation