All Research & Development articles – Page 175
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ArticlePMA collaborates with Western Growers
The partnership will work to identify and prioritise strategies and actions in order to enhance food safety for members
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ArticleVertical greenhouse wins Green Award
Swedish firm recognised in US for work on urban agriculture
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ArticleGenomic analysis could yield new pears
Scientists in New Zealand and Italy have been working to establish key differences between apples and pears at genetic level
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ArticleNZ votes in favour of grower levy
New Zealand’s fruit and vegetable industry will be supported by a grower-funded levy for the next six years following a referendum last week
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ArticleNew EU project to 'transform agriculture'
A new agINFRA research project led by EC-backed consortium aims to transform global accessibility of agricultural data
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ArticleDriscoll's berries at top of the class
Results of independent consumer trial suggest Driscoll's blackberry varieties score well in terms of taste and appearance
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ArticleNew apple variety from US producer
US company FirstFruits Marketing has revealed that a new apple variety called Sweetie will be sold through retail channels in the country for the first time this month.
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ArticleFirstFruits launches new apple variety
Sweetie, a cross between Gala and Braeburn originating from New Zealand, said to lead pack in terms of sweetness
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ArticleStems Fruit granted Sun World licence
Stonefruit exporter, set up just a year ago, gains approval to begin supplying US firm's premium plum, apricot and peach varieties
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ArticleBayer CropScience set to spend €7bn
Company's R&D, crop protection and seed processing programmes to benefit from huge investment during next few years
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ArticleEnza Zaden introduces new RSA operation
Group follows up February launch of seed operation in South Africa by introducing a new research and development facility
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ArticleKoppert expands into South Africa
Group follows offices in Morocco and Kenya with further opening in South Africa
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ArticleAPL to introduce more fuel-efficient ships
A new container ship hull design is expected to increase fuel-efficiency by as much as 20 per cent compared to existing designs
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ArticleFood chain partnership announced at Logistica
With sourcing strategies on the agenda at this year’s show, Bayer CropScience has announced a food chain partnership with Star Farm and major retailer Metro
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ArticleSun World harvests first AutumnCrisp
US company predicts bright future for trademarked, late-season variety in green, seedless table grape category
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ArticleCTIFL tests stonefruit segmentation
The French technical centre is exploring ways to help consumers pick peaches according to their sweetness
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ArticleClause presents melons in Murcia
Seed group Clause hosted UK and Dutch importers in Spain last month to introduce them to new melon varieties
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ArticleBoost for European cherry production
This month saw the signing of an action designed to facilitate scientific collaboration and networking on European cherries
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ArticleRijk Zwaan launches new yellow melon
New Yellissimo brand set to offer small, convenient product with what company describes as "extremely sweet" flesh
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ArticleTesco plans to dazzle customers
Tesco plans to stock Dazzling Gold, a trademarked pear grown in several European countries and marketed by Netherlands-based company The Greenery, for a second season, FPJ has learned.