All Research & Development articles – Page 161
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ArticleHeinz to turn tomatoes into plastic
Partnership between tomato brand and Ford car manufacturer aims to develop plant fibres from tomato skins into plastic for car parts
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Article‘Tomato pill’ helps dilate blood vessels
Study finds lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, improves function of blood vessels in cardiovascular disease patients
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ArticleAnd the number one superfood is...
Watercress tops list aimed at defining the nutritional density that makes a "powerhouse" fruit and vegetable
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ArticleSpider venom used in new pesticide
New insect-specific pesticide created using spider venom and snowdrop protein leaves bees unharmed, researcher say
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ArticleAsda to store apples in mountain caves
UK’s second largest retailer will store golden delicious apples under the Italian Alps as alternative to high-energy storage system
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ArticleTotal Produce tests research lab
A new Mobile Research Lab will soon be fully utilised by Total Produce BV to carry out studies on apples and pears
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ArticleHAL transition 'too hasty'
Farmer groups fear the decision to transition Horticulture Australia to a grower-owned research and development corporation has come too quickly
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ArticleStudent wins NPD placement at Thanet
Commercial horticulture student Jonathon Farthing has been awarded paid work experience as part of Discovery Fellowship
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ArticleHAL transitions to grower-owned RDC
Following recommendations published earlier this month, Horticulture Australia announced its transition to a grower-owned R&D corporation
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Video3D printer creates edible berries
A printer that creates edible fruit using a molecular-gastronomy process claims it will 're-invent the concept of fresh fruit on demand'
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ArticleGrapes could benefit eye health
New study suggests regular grape consumption could protect the retina from deterioration
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ArticleCosmic Crisp set for blast off
Washington State University apple variety WA 38 has been given a new brand name ahead of its supermarket introduction
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ArticleBayer opens Dutch tomato greenhouse
Group's Vegetable Seeds division launches a tomato demonstration greenhouse featuring 100 different varieties
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ArticleUK food body lands Qatar contract
Food industry support body will design and manage a programme to train more than 250 of Qatar’s food inspectors
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Article£1.2m scheme to utilise phosphorus 'bank'
Project involving leading scientists looking at role of collaborative roots in making organic phosphorus available to plants
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ArticleButters Group signs deal with Dutch bulb giant Kébol BV
It is hoped the partnership will fuse Butters' production and innovation with Kébol's supply chain efficiencies and expertise
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ArticleScientists develop unique thawing technique
Application could revolutionise fruit and vegetable marketing by allowing consumers to freeze and defrost fresh, local produce
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ArticleExports overlooked in HAL review, says AHEA chair
AHEA chairman ‘amazed’ no mention of international trade was made in report or recommendations
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ArticleFDA announces Salmonella breakthrough
A study has identified a naturally occurring microbe that inhibits the spread of the disease when added to tomatoes
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ArticleFederal government announces fruit fly funding
The Australian government has committed A$80,000 of funding to aid development of a national strategy to combat fruit fly outbreaks