All Research & Development articles – Page 230
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ArticleRising to the cauli challenge
In this week’s focus on seeds, Clause Tezier talks about the challenges of cauliflower production, Nunhems talks emotions and Defra gives a welcome boost to organic seed growers.
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Fruit and veg cancer debate rumbles on
The cancer fighting properties of fruit and vegetables continue to be debated with the findings of a new survey.
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ArticleOrganic seed gathers pace
Organic seed producers face similar challenges to organic growers. As a result, good quality organic seed is significantly more expensive to produce. Sue Jupe reports.
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Everbearers to rival Everest
Two new East Malling Research strawberry varieties look set for release in 2005.
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Mega trends provide mega opportunity
The fresh produce industry could be able to benefit from some of the ten new mega-trends analysts claim are shaping society.
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ArticleOJ in child cancer link
Orange juice may help to treat childhood cancer, according to research by Texas A & M University.
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ArticleMapping out tomato genes
A project to unravel the genetic code of the tomato is under way and could prove invaluable when it comes to breeding strategies, scientists have claimed.
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ArticleCalifornians support Albion
Californian strawberry growers are already taking a fancy to a new variety called Albion.
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OPEC easy as ADC
Environmental research instrumentation specialist ADC BioScientific Ltd has introduced a fully integrated Open Path Eddy Covariance System (OPEC).
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Article“Lease to Buy” scheme drives down packhouse waste costs
Fruit and potato packhouse reduces waste costs with new compacting machine.
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Research required to protect taste
In a freshinfo poll, 56 per cent of respondents said the fresh produce sector should be looking to extend the shelf-life wherever possible, but scientists warn that research is required to ensure this does not come at the expense of taste.
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East Malling variety gets re-brand
A cultivar from East Malling Research has been chosen for re-branding in celebration of a new initiative.
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ArticleKiwifruit good for your heart
A kiwifruit a day may well help keep the doctor away, Norwegian scientists have claimed.
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ArticleNew varieties in store at WWF
Worldwide Fruit will have commercial volumes of a new NZ pear variety this season and is trialing new apple cultivars.
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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.