All Research & Development articles – Page 209
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ArticleFollow the happiness curve
Companies should consider the buying power of the older generation when planning the next promotional campaign
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Japan unveils farmer robot suit
Researchers in Japan have developed a mechanized suit to help elderly farmers pick their produce
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Isafruit study boosts European health
A new study into healthy eating, in relation to the Isafruit project to increase the consumption of fruit throughout Europe, has been published.
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Europe invests heavily in food safety
Europe’s top food safety body has approved €73 million (£70m) of investment into scientific development and expertise.
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New study gives almond health boost
Eating almonds may well support a healthy diet, according to a new study in an American journal.
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Leading laboratory set for Kent
One of Europe's leading independent laboratories, with an international reputation for high quality analysis, support and advice in food, it to relocate to Kent Science Park.
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Sun World appoints new marketing boss
Californian fresh produce researcher Sun World has appointed a new vice-president of sales and marketing.
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ArticleRijk Zwaan hails Caribbean success
The group has lauded the development of its Caribbean melon variety just four years after initial testing
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ArticleAus government launches investment programme
A$40m will be spent on the growth of innovative food industries in Australia
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Exosect warns growers on apple moth
The organic pest management specialist has highlighted the recent spread of the light brown apple moth in the UK
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ArticleNZ announces research merger
New Zealand’s world-class research institute HortResearch has merged with Crop & Food Research to form the New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Ltd.
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Pomegranate farm developed in Aus
The country's largest site for producing the fruit will cater to growing worldwide demand
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ArticleTrial for disease resistant citrus
Florida citrus grower Southern Gardens is preparing to begin trial plantings of genetically modified citrus trees, which are said to be disease resistant
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ArticleTears shed over GM onion trial
A genetically modified onion trial will go ahead in New Zealand, but the technology is getting mixed responses in Australasia
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ArticlePlant and Food Research born
The merger of New Zealand’s two food research bodies into the new Plant and Food Research took effect today
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ArticleInnovation with a human face
While the fresh produce supply chain has enjoyed improvements, innovation is rarely found in supermarkets' fruit and vegetable aisles
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New name for NZ research body
New Zealand’s new combined research institute will trade as Plant and Food Research
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ArticleAustralia steps up fruit fly effort
The government has drawn up a proposal for tackling the pest, while also providing A$1m to help protect farmers
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ArticleRural reforms hold key to China’s growth
A change in the way rural residents can manage their land could spur development in the Chinese agricultural industry
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US enjoys farmers' market growth
The number of farmers’ markets in the US has grown from an estimated 600 in 1976 to almost 4,700 in 2008.