All Research & Development articles – Page 3
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NewsInnovation on show at Fruit Focus
Strawberry picking robots, vertical farms and policy debates were on the agenda at annual industry fruit show along with findings from pollination and growing media trials
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NewsPO steering group forms new trade body
Producer Organisations unite under new UK Fruit and Vegetable Association to call for replacement scheme to fund innovation and ensure parity across UK
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NewsBayer expands pheromone gel distribution with M2i Group
Building on their successful European and African collaboration, Bayer has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with French pheromones specialist M2i Group to expand their biological crop protection solutions globally
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NewsHSBC Philippines to fund series of smallholder cooperatives
Bayan Family of Foundations and Philippine agritech leader Mayani join the project
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NewsInternational Fresh Produce Safety Symposium tickets selling fast
Final chance to attend fresh produce safety event with special discount for Produce Plus subscribers
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NewsM&S uses AI and bumblebees to grow better strawberries
Retailer reveals pioneering, innovative approach to berry production that combines artificial intelligence with bumblebee pollination, with early trials showing promising results for fruit quality and consistency
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NewsOnly three weeks left to register as an exhibitor for Fruit Logistica 2026
Returning to Berlin on 4-6 February 2026, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business offers new formats, high-level networking, and unmissable global reach
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NewsPortugal approves emergency use of Vestaron’s tomato leafminer bioinsecticide
Portuguese tomato growers gain access to a new biological solution for controlling the destructive tomato leafminer pest, as authorities grant 120-day emergency use authorisation for Vestaron’s Spear LEP bioinsecticide
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NewsMobile greengrocer among innovations to boost healthy eating
Project aims to help overcome barriers to eating fruit and veg in social housing
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NewsUS Apple Association applauds new agricultural funding bill
Association welcomes signing of Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, highlighting increased funding for speciality crop programmes and beneficial tax provisions for growers
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NewsJerte Valley Picota producers focus on quality and innovation
Producers’ organisation Agrupación de Cooperativas del Valle del Jerte is undertaking a genetic improvement programme to develop new stalkless varieties with enhanced characteristics
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NewsAustralia welcomes Japanese delegation
Week-long tour showcases counter-seasonal export opportunities between the two countries
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NewsBreeders and buyers convene for first-ever Mantua melon meeting
Major seed companies and industry stakeholders will convene in Mantua on 22-24 July for a landmark event addressing critical challenges facing the European melon sector.
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NewsEnza Zaden leads the way in the fight against Bremia
IBEB announces no new strains of Bremia lactucae in 2025
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VideoRelive Festival of Fresh 2025
The highlights video has landed from Festival of Fresh 2025, which featured big-name speakers, fascinating tours, and this year’s industry awards
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NewsAustralian cherry leaders attend US study tour
Group visit key cherry-growing regions including Wenatchee, Quincy, Mattawa and Prosser
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NewsHort Innovation sponsors three students through AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship
Programme reflects broader strategy to ensure Austrlaia’s horticulture industry remains future-ready
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress presents: The Future of Tomatoes
This year’s Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with industry experts set to explore how the business is likely to evolve in the coming years
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NewsPlant & Food Research joins three other CRIs to form New Zealand’s largest research organisation
Bioeconomy Science Institute to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing
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NewsCould new strawberry varieties replace Wimbledon’s Malling Centenary?
The iconic Malling Centenary strawberries served at Wimbledon could soon be replaced by new varieties offering significantly longer shelf-life and reduced waste, according to one industry expert