All Research & Development articles – Page 226
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Pesticides are good for you
The virtually continuous outcry from the environmental lobby is that pesticide residues on fresh produce should be eliminated altogether, but at least one speaker at last week's British Leafy Salads Growers conference holds another view.
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Communicating on consumption
The Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association Group (CCFRA) has published a book outlining how food composition is a highly important aspect of the way the industry communicates with the consumer.
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HRI consultation begins
A programme of constructive consultations with staff, key stakeholders and customers is under way at Horticulture Research International, as announced by the body at its quinquennial report team's review on September 23.
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Research sale worries NZ growers
The NZ press reports that efforts by crown research body HortResearch to sell its world-renowned apple breeding programme are leaving growers in fear for the future of their exports.
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Mushroom medicine
Mushrooms as medicine are finally starting to be recognised by western society.
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HRI has the keys
A new £2.8 million conference centre and library facility, which also houses the European Organic Fruit and Nursery Stock Research initiative, has been handed over to Horticulture Research International.
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Cranberry health boost
More good news for the healthy properties of the North American cranberry as further research suggests it protects against infection.
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Fresh produce to fight disease as alternatives to jabs
Potatoes, bananas and apples among a list of products that may provide edible vaccines against the likes of cancer, hepatitis B - and even tooth decay.
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Tomatoes to get tastier
A recent genetic breakthrough by tomato researchers could lead to better tasting fruit on the marketplace.
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Research merger recommended
An independent study recommends a merger between the Horticultural Development Council and the Apple and Pear Research Council.
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FPC speaks out over Defra spending cuts
The Fresh Produce Consortium urges government to maintain a full programme of horticultural research. Action vital to future of industry, says trade's leading body.
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NFU hits out at horticutural "penny-pinching"
National Farmers Union president Ben Gill attacks further cutbacks expected to horticultural research. Campaign to lobby government.
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New body sets research standard
Guaranteeing the high standards of Food Standards Agency research will be one of the new Advisory Committee on Research's main aims, its chair declares.
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Apple genes mapped out
Researchers in New Zealand have found a way of protecting apple variety rights through gene mapping.
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Plant waterworks researched
Research on kiwifruit in New Zealand into how plants respond to drought could prove vital in adapting varieties to changing climates world-wide.
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Yet more research to support produce health claims
Studies in both the UK and the US provide further evidence that fruit and vegetables are good for us.
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Reefer revolution
LauritzenCool has found a new air-circulation system could spell the end of gratings on board reefer vessels.
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NZ seeks new pear
A new blush pear variety being developed in New Zealand is nearing commercial release.