All Research & Development articles – Page 227
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ArticleLarge companies missing out
Some of the largest companies in the fresh produce industry are failing to exploit favourable conditions in the sector, according to a new report.
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ArticlePensioners sought in berry study
New research in New Zealand is looking at anti-ageing properties of soft fruit and needs pensioner volunteers.
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Steering group changes direction
The National Horticulture Forum is celebrating a successful first two years this month with plans to enlarge its steering group to take account of the retailer perspective on R&D.
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Marketing failing SME sector
Small firms are missing out on valuable business opportunities by failing to market their company effectively, new research claims.
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Barbecue beefs up produce potential
A burgeoning interest in barbecues in the UK is affording new potential to the fresh produce trade.
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ArticleFairtrade awareness grows
Two in five UK adults recognise the Fairtrade mark, up from one in four in 2003, according to a Mori poll commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation in March 2004.
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ArticleHargreaves Plants appoints Harper-Smith
Hargreaves Plants Ltd has appointed Bob Harper-Smith in a senior management role in the Hargreaves production team.
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Cranfield University man recognised for efforts
Cranfield University’s Dr Leon Terry has been appointed as Convenor of the Post-Harvest Biology Group within the Association of Applied Biologists.
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ArticleViews on HDC future sought
Agriculture ministers this week launched a consultation on the future of the Horticultural Development Council in the UK.
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ArticleSakata holds the key
In the final seed focus, the Journal speaks to two companies that are busy trialing new products. Sakata UK takes us through a range of broccoli, cauliflower and spinach innovations, while Israeli seed specialist Zeraim Gedera reveals that a range of mid 1990s breeding programmes is now bearing fruit.
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ArticleSeminis reveals tips for the top in 2004
The Journal will focus on seeds throughout the remainder of January. This week Seminis unveils a selection of seeds, which following strong performance in early trials and commercial production are now set to go to the next stage. Steve Parrott of Seminis takes us through the potential performers for the season ahead.
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ArticleTozer Seeds aims for market satisfaction
The Journal will focus on seeds throughout the remainder of January. This week Tozer Seeds reveals its efforts to develop specialist programmes aimed at meeting the needs of growers and supermarkets. While Thompson and Morgan introduces its sweet raw winter squash.
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ArticleHiggins search for expansion
The Journal will focus on seeds throughout the remainder of January. Our next four issues will look at various aspects of the seed sector and ask some of the leading players what the key factors will be for them in 2004. Today, Higgins goes electronic and Rijk Zwaan launches a range of organic seeds
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ArticleNFU announces new team
The NFU has announced details of a team of new spokesmen and women who have been assigned to represent the organisation on key issues.
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NIAB makes trials purchase
Crop variety and seed service provider the National Institute of Agricultural Botany has expanded into field trials with a new acquisition.
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Certis Europe prepares for expansion
Certis Europe has been appointed distributor in Europe for a number of soil fumigant products.
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CIMS offers sustainable contacts
A newly launched markets intelligence organisation for Latin America is offering free registration to its on-line bulletin board and business directory to boost the export of sustainable fruit and vegetable production to key markets.
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Syngenta issues grass weeds killer
Vegetable growers should be able to control volunteer cereals and grass weeds with a new formulation of Syngenta's Fusilade Max.
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ArticleTeenage savvy
The good news is youngsters are aware of the importance of five-a-day but the bad news is they lack the cooking skills to prepare anything other than ready-meals, new IGD research suggests.
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HDC seeks panel candidates
The Horticultural Development Council is seeking enthusiastic growers and technical representatives to stand for election to its sector panels in November.