All Research & Development articles – Page 100
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ArticlePotato shortage 'forcing UK grocers to evolve'
Impact of reduced plantings will be balanced against falling demand and relaxed specifications at several retailers, says data analyst
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ArticleAutomation boosts efficiency and choice at Riverford
New automation at Devon headquarters saves each delivery driver an hour a day thanks to improved warehouse efficiency
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ArticleAustralia should mimic Dutch success
Australia has 249 times more productive land than the Netherlands, which is the world’s second-largest food exporter
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ArticleTwo strands of thought
A major blow for gene editing in Europe, the European Court of Justice’s recent ruling on CRISPR technology casts doubt on its potential for commercial use, provoking anger and applause from two fiercely opposing camps
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ArticleUK shoppers slow to adopt e-commerce tech
Consumers reluctant to use wifi, QR codes, mobile shopping lists and social media in store despite rising demand for convenience
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ArticleCompac gets out in the field
Group launches Field Research Unit to help study fresh produce industry challenges
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ArticleWeather cuts plum season short by a month
Orchard expert says growers have had all the right conditions, just not in the right order
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ArticleNo changes on GM food post-Brexit
Defra says existing EU regulations around genetic modification will be adopted in UK law in the event of a no-deal Brexit
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ArticleNew tech conference to tackle labour shortage
AHDB-funded conference in March 2019 will showcase labour-saving technologies and connect innovators with horticulture industry
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ArticleSamurai wasps boost NZ biosecurity
Horticulture industry welcomes ‘major biocontrol milestone’ in fight against stink bugs
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ArticleResearchers dispense post-hurricane advice
UF/IFAS experts suggest citrus varieties for Irma-damaged replanting in Florida
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ArticlePlastic pledge ‘a chance to be more transparent’
Commitments by UK retailers to reduce plastic are a valuable opportunity to win loyalty of new generation of environmentally conscious consumers, writes James Butcher, managing director of Solutions for Retail Brands
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ArticleGordon Robertson appointed CRO at Apeel
The former vice president of Sun World International is leading a new charge on waste reduction
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ArticleNew research hub for England Marketing
Cambridgeshire facility will offer a range of research options for fresh produce firms and local businesses
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ArticleEast is east
Brands, technology and growers are bridging the gap between Europe and Asia, with opportunities for British produce in markets from the Middle East to China to Japan
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ArticleNew agri-research to counter climate change
Scientists at the University of Plymouth are developing a state of the art indoor production unit for fruit and vegetables
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ArticleBrassicas "prevent colon cancer"
New research on mice revealed digestion of kale, broccoli and cabbage activated gut response against inflammation and colon cancer
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ArticleOnline grocery pinned to double share in Asia
IGD predicts that the online grocery channel will double by 2022, making it the fastest growing channel in Asia
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ArticleCucumber challenge gets underway
Five international teams strive to produce largest crop possible using artificial intelligence
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ArticleNew freezing method 'preserves fruit for three years'
Andorran frozen specialist and UK supplier team up to launch patented technique that 'fully preserves' quality and nutrients