All Research & Development articles – Page 215
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ArticleLidl appoints new UK head
Frank-Michael Mros, former managing director of the group's German division, has taken on the role
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ArticleGiumarra family seal grape deal
California grape breeder Giumarra Vineyards Corporation is opening up worldwide licensing of its ARRA grape varieties.
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ArticleNew grape varieties arrive in Europe
UK company Mack takes delivery of first commercial volumes from 15-year project run by US company Giumarra
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ArticleBayer and The Greenery collaborate
Bayer CropScience has signed a global co-operation deal with The Greenery to further expand its food chain partnership projects on a global scale.
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ArticleCorbana scientist to lead research group
The Costa Rican Banana Producers Association’s chief scientist will preside over Latin America and the Caribbean’s banana research network for a period of two years
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ArticleAsda pronounced top for loyalty
Asda is leading the way in terms of customer retention while Marks & Spencer has shown remarkable growth in the sector despite a tumultuous 10-year period, a new study has shown.
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Farmers' futures looking up
Almost a third of all farmers said they feel more optimistic about the future of their business than they did a year ago, according to a survey of 6,532 farmers conducted by the National Farm Research Unit (NFRU).
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ArticleRetail optimism despite sales slump
High street sales fell for the fourth month running in the year to August, but retailers are no longer feeling pessimistic about the outlook for their business situation in the coming months, according to the CBI.
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ArticleUK food production needs 'radical rethink'
The country must look closely at production and environmental factors when planning out future strategies for food sustainability
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ArticleManufacturers make drastic changes
Manufacturers are drastically re-evaluating their strategies and taking action to reinforce the value of their products, according to new research from international food and grocery expert IGD.
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Farmers' optimism growing
The ADAS Farmers’ Voice survey has shown farmers are more positive now than at the start of the decade about the future of farming.
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ArticleAustralia debuts cancer-fighting broccoli
A new cancer-fighting, antioxidant-loaded broccoli variety is the first in a set to hit the market from Australian scientists
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ArticleAustralia tackles core issues via PIPS
A new A$12m research project to boost Australia's apple and pear productivity levels is set to be launched in September
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ArticleIFST unveils revamped website
Food science and technology group relaunches web presence in order to improve service to its growing number of members
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ArticleStrawberry a day keeps Alzheimer's away
New research has suggested that eating strawberries every month can slow the level of cognitive decline as people age
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ArticlePresident wants more R&D
Vietnam’s plant researchers need to breed more export-focused hybrid varieties, says the country’s president
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ArticleFruitaly focuses on varietal innovation
New event brings together Italy's leading fresh produce nursery organisations, varietal developers and irrigation specialists
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ArticleGrapefruit found to aid weight loss
A flavanoid found in grapefruit could aid weight loss and reduce the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, new research has found.
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East Malling enters G8 debate
The East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research (EMT) has said G8 countries need to invest more in food production research to avoid undermining their commitment to tackling food security and climate change.
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Industry welcomes GM report
The Agricultural Biotechnology Council (abc) has welcomed a report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee.