All Research & Development articles – Page 48
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ArticleCosta deploys robotic pollination
Robots use artificial intelligence to pollinate truss tomato plants in place of bumblebees
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ArticleEgyptian court rules against unlicensed grape growers
Experts believe the decision by a court in Egypt to order the uprooting of illegally planted Early Sweet grape vines is good news in terms of the country’s access to the best varieties
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ArticleYellow Kiwi Project bears fruit
NKP and Rivoira sign historic agreement to develop two new yellow kiwifruit varieties
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ArticleResearch network sets net-zero aim
New group of collaborators hopes to help the agri-food industry acheive net-zero goals
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ArticleExperts ensure quality of organic Val Venosta apples
A good harvest is expected this year for Val Venosta’s organic apples, whose high quality is maintained by regular controls from VIP’s organic quality department
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ArticleEU vows to support farmers in new pesticide rules
The EU Commission’s proposal to halve the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 2030 is progressing, with the EU promising to support farmers in the transition
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CommentAgritech is only way to solve global food crisis
Tristan Fischer, chief executive of vertical farming business Fischer Farms, argues that agritech investment is the way forward as the world faces a food crisis exaccerbated by the war in Ukraine
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ArticleInterpera sees brighter pear future despite challenges
This week’s Interpera gathered European pear professionals to look at positive solutions to a host of challenges facing the sector
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ArticleUK banana prices still below 1987 levels
Data from ONS demonstrates huge price pressure on banana producers amid rising inflation, production costs and sustainability requirements
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ArticleSanifruit launches plant-based coating for avocados
Trials show that SANI-AG can extend the shelf-life of the fruit by at least three days
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ArticleNIAB trials double berry yields
NIAB doubles year-round strawberry yields when growing everbearer Malling Champion in controlled conditions
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ArticleMurcia showcases melon and watermelon innovations
Seed companies invite growers and retail buyers from across Europe to see first-hand their latest offerings
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ArticleDriscoll’s agrees terms for acquisition of Berry Gardens Limited
World’s largest berry company formally agrees terms to buy Berry Gardens Limited, the sales, packaging and distribution arm of Berry Gardens Growers Limited
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ArticleMixed year for Rainforest Alliance bananas
Number of certified farmers increases but global production falls in a challenging year for the banana sector
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ArticleNew mangoes for the Philippines
Philippine Department of Science and Technology unveils new mangoes bred to increase competitiveness of local industry
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ArticleVandenberg optimistic for summer citrus season
The US importer is highlighting its home-compostable netting and support for Save The Children’s reading campaign, as it gets set for a busy summer citrus season
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ArticleIGD predicts growth across all retail channels
Cost-of-living crisis replaces Covid as key challenge to sector, but retail market is expected to grow by 11.3 per cent over next five years, largely driven by inflation
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ArticleAgriPlace launches tool to identify fruit and veg supply chain risks
Ahead of new EU legislation, company launches SIFAV-enhanced system to assess environmental, social and regulatory risks
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ArticleInfarm partners with carbmee for carbon data management
The vertical farming company sees monitoring and reporting on its Scope 3 emissions as central to its Net Zero ambitions
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ArticleIGD forecasts 15 per cent food inflation this summer
Monthly food bills are set to rise by another £43 per month for a typical family of four, hitting most vulnerable households hardest