All Research & Development articles – Page 173
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New appointment at East Malling Research
East Malling Research has appointed a new group financial director in a move it hopes will 'boost the delivery of future plans.'
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New senior appointment at Produce World
Produce World has appointed Dara O'Doherty in the role of new product development manager.
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Busy Fruit Logistica for Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience is using the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin to showcase business initiatives from its Food Chain Partnership programme with new associates from South America.
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Virus helps scientists in disease fight
Natural warfare between a virus and a Pseudomonas bacterium is helping scientists learn about the ability of the bacterium to kill rocket, broccoli, and several other cruciferous vegetables.
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IVIA reveals new pomegranate types
Valencia regional government research organisation IVIA has unveiled three new pomegranate varieties to growers.
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Psa cure shelved in New Zealand
New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries has shelved a potential treatment for the Psa vine disease.
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Biobest launches Flying Doctors
Biological control specialist Biobest has launched a new system for delivering biological plant protection, replacing spraying.
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Researchers find orange-juice clue to HLB
Amino acids in orange juice may hold the key to winning the battle against citrus greening (Huanglongbing) disease.
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Zespri upgrades Kiwi Farm videogame
International kiwifruit marketer Zespri has unveiled a new version of its Kiwi Farm for iPhone and iPod Touch.
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New pear launched by Kanzi producer
Dutch fresh produce company Royal Fruitmasters has announced the launch of a new club variety of pear via European Fruit Co-operation (EFC), the joint venture it owns with Belgian auction house Veiling Haspengouw and German supplier Wog Raiffeisen.
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Kiwiberry targets Europe and Asia
Kiwiberry marketer Freshmax NZ Ltd is working in partnership with New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research scientists to develop a supply chain to Asian and European markets.
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Produce Quality Centre to tackle industry issues
The key issues of waste and food security will be tackled thanks to a new collaboration between East Malling Research and the University of Greenwich.
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NZ study finds more benefits of apple consumption
New research from New Zealand suggests that apples may be good for the millions of people worldwide suffering from inflammatory diseases.
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London Orchard Project unveils Core Blimey
A new variety of apple developed specifically for the city of London has today been named the Core Blimey.
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Rijk Zwaan completes Spanish investment
Dutch vegetable breeder Rijk Zwaan has opened two new research and development facilities at its El Mami site in Almeria, completing its Spanish investment.
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CAP support is 'good news' says analyst
UK growers should be optimistic heading into the new year according to Nick Tapp, head of agri-business at rural property consultancy Bidwells.
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Fruit and veg drive for Tesco
Tesco has announced the launch of several new ranges of fruit and vegetables.
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Scientists map watermelon genome
An international consortium of scientists has mapped the watermelon genome paving the way for further breeding developments.
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Rabobank forecasts US berry growth
Sales of fresh berries in the US will continue to expand building on recent growth trends, according to a report from Rabobank
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AHDB opens levy consultation
The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is consulting levy payers on a recommendation to keep its levies unchanged from the existing 2012-13 rates.