All Research & Development articles – Page 4
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NewsRijk Zwaan launches mini melons for south-east Asia
New varieties for Thai, Indonesian and Singaporean markets are all small in size and sweet in taste, responding to modern consumer trends
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NewsYuksel notes appetite for flavour in China
Yuksel Seeds reported strong interest in its heirloom tomatoes, snack cucumbers and other premium items at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong this month
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CommentComment: Fresh produce is hugely important and woefully undervalued
New technologies could transform fruit and veg supply, but the business must overcome its damaging perception problem
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NewsBoombites Red Berry Grapes launch in UK retailers following trial
First grapes with skin-to-centre red colour officially launch in M&S, Tesco and Ocado
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NewsEnza Zaden hosts hydroponic field days focused on root health
Enza Zaden will open its Enkhuizen headquarters to growers, crop experts and industry professionals in September for Discovery Field Days Hydro/CEA 2026
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NewsHazera announces International Open Days 2026
Hazera will host its biennial International Open Days on 22-24 September 2026 in Warmenhuizen, the Netherlands
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AnalysisBiotech firms point to sustainability benefits of NGTs
The EU’s ruling on new genomic techniques is no silver bullet, according to Hudson River, but it provides a tool to help develop better adapted varieties more quickly
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NewsBrits throw away £163mn worth of blueberries every year
British households throw away enough blueberries annually to fill Battersea Power Station turbine hall from floor to ceiling
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NewsMWW reports bumper green bean harvest despite drought
UK importer and distributor Minor, Weir & Willis credits varietal development, precision drilling and investment in reservoirs for a strong season
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AdvertorialBeyond seeds: value chain service powering Asian fresh produce collaboration
Rijk Zwaan to share cutting-edge breeding achievements and value-chain insights at the Asiafruit Showcase stage at Asia Fruit Logistica
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NewsSun World unveils two new table grape brands
Company says Summer Blush and Flavorcrush will fill gaps in terms of both novelty and availability for consumers
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NewsHeat hits shelf-life of Belgian tomatoes
Belgian tomato growers have faced shelf-life issues in recent weeks due to repeated heatwaves, making nearby markets like the UK especially attractive
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NewsElsoms joins British Growers Partnership Scheme
British Growers believes Elsoms’ extensive knowledge and experience in vegetable breeding and seed innovation will be of great benefit to its grower members
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NewsGAIN-RT uses AI to accelerate potato variety development
A new international research initiative aims to speed up the delivery of improved potato varieties to farmers facing climate and pest and disease pressure
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NewsBloom Fresh celebrates landmark year of PBR enforcement in Italy
Breeder said successes reflect its zero tolerance approach to infringements
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NewsSorma Group sees PPWR as fresh produce innovation opportunity
Italian post-harvest handling and packaging specialist Sorma Group has set out its vision for the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
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NewsSatellite sensors for farming win £200k in Space Agency funding
A project developing low-cost sensors using satellite and mobile connections has won funding from a new £16 million Space Agency grant
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NewsStudy identifies tomato ‘golden hour’ for water
Researchers believe an early-morning surge in stomatal activity may be key to developing crops tolerant to heatwaves and drought
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NewsStaay offers alternative to traditional iceberg lettuce
Extreme summer conditions across Europe are putting pressure on iceberg lettuce supplies, but Staay Food Group believes it has the perfect substitute
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NewsGenetic alteration may help tomatoes grow in the cold
Researchers have identified a genetic system that synchronises flower development and fruit formation in tomatoes, with hopes for varieties that can withstand extreme temperatures