All Research & Development articles – Page 214
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ArticleUS scientists map melon genome
The breakthrough could lead to the development of fruit that is more desirable for consumers
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ArticlePostcard | Søborg
An hour’s drive from Copenhagen, the Danish Food Institute is leading a study into the link between fruit and reducing obesity
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ArticleVegetarians 'less likely' to get cancer
New study into possible health benefits of avoiding meat sheds new light on implications of adopting a vegetarian diet
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ArticleNew addition to Rijk Zwaan directors
Marco van Leeuwen has today officially joined the board of directors of vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan in De Lier.
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ArticleSeminis names new pepper Friendly
Recently launched variety is said to offer growers better yields, excellent quality, good colour and resistance to disease
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ArticleTransport cooling measure launched
Transport refrigeration specialist Thermo King has launched a full multi-temperature range based on its SLX concept.
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ArticleMorrisons launches farm project
Morrisons is launching a Farming Programme focused on research to help improve the efficiency and sustainability of British farming, in partnership with agricultural colleges and the National Farmers' Union (NFU).
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ArticleNunhems opens vegetable research station
The group has inaugurated a new experimental research and development station in Cartagena, Spain
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Which?: M&S worst for packaging
Marks & Spencer is the worst supermarket in terms of packaging, according to a new study by consumer body Which?
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Nunhems unveils €2m research station
Bayer CropScience subsidiary Nunhems has opened a €2 million (£1.7m) experimental station in the Spanish region of Murcia.
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ArticleSpar undertakes huge relaunch
Spar has undertaken its biggest-ever own brand relaunch, in order to create a point of difference from its competitors for both retailers and consumers.
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ArticleDole and Monsanto in vegetable tie-up
The groups will collaborate on developing enhanced vegetables that improve the choice for consumers in areas such as taste, aroma, texture and nutrition
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ArticleBlackcurrants top new research
UK companies are considering upping the ante on the blackcurrant offer after it emerged as the champion in new health research which saw darker fruits leading the way.
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Key Note reveals dietary focus
Research for Cooking & Eating Habits, a new report from market intelligence provider Key Note, has revealed that consumers are continuing to be guided by a greater awareness of dietary requirements and effects on health.
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ArticleAlbion tops the strawberry charts
Albion came top in a research project on UK strawberries to find the ideal strawberry eating experience.
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Large-scale food inquiry launched
The Food Ethics Council has commissioned the Food and Fairness Inquiry into looking at issues of fairness, responsibility and food security.
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Product designers receive backing
A consortium of product and packaging experts have been supported by funding from Yorkshire Forward to aid product design.
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Seasonal debate sparks gras research
The Regional Food Group (RFG) for Yorkshire and Humber has started in-depth research to confirm that Yorkshire-grown asparagus has higher nutritional quality than any imported produce.
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ArticleResearch presents citrus greening solution
Australian research may help Indonesian mandarin farmers beat the citrus greening disease
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ArticleNew funds for varietal development
Announcement in Tunis reveals financial support will be made available to a number of agricultural projects worldwide