All Research & Development articles – Page 186
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Shropshire Group invests heavily in nursery
The Shropshire Group has embarked on an extension of over half a hectare to their existing two hectare lettuce plant propagation nursery through a large investment in a bid to innovatively save energy.
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Serious failings in UK trade uncovered
A major new report into the produce trade commissioned by government has uncovered serious failings in the UK produce supply chain.
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Health research boosts currant marketing
Research into the health benefits of blackcurrants are opening new doors for marketers of the berry
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Red-fleshed apple launched in UK
Redlove, which is claimed to be the world's first red-fleshed apple variety, is reportedly being planted across Europe
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EU passes GM decisions to member states
The European Commission has this week outlined a new flexible approach to GM cultivation which puts the ball back in the court of individual member states to decide on GMO cultivation in their territory.
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Isaac Newton tree blasts off in Kent
The worlds of space exploration and horticultural research collided at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys when the school welcomed a NASA astronaut and pilot of possibly the last flight by Space Shuttle Atlantis.
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Purfresh backs USDA crop initiative
Technology and expertise offered up for use in specialty crop research project looking at ways to increase produce consumption
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Growers praise senate citrus effort
Florida Citrus Mutual has backed new regulations that could aid in the industry's fight against pests and diseases
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Enza and Worldwide trial kiwifruit in UK
Companies confirm trial Hayward plantation in Kent, as well as plans to introduce yellow- and red-fleshed varieties in 2011
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New chairman in at East Malling Research
After a decade as chairman of East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research, Dr Ian Graham-Bryce is to step down with Will Sibley, the current deputy chairman, taking up the reins.
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More light makes nectarines healthier
Study finds that using protective covers to reflect sunlight back on to trees can also result in higher yields and bigger fruit
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HAB turns to nutrition research
Science-based facts to provide foundation for avocado marketing communication efforts in the US
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Italian producers unveil 'supertomato'
New, lycopene-rich tomato bred using natural techniques presented during Coldiretti farmers' assembly in Rome
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Huge fruit store to be destroyed
The world's largest scientific repository of fruit could be bulldozed later this year to make way for new homes.
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Zespri "excited" about new varieties
European arm of New Zealand kiwifruit marketer says new cultivars offer "great potential" as consumer tests continue
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Sun World showcases branded varieties
Stonefruit Expo gives growers and marketers from around the world opportunity to learn about company's branded programmes
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Zeraim Gedera's Gerry Kelman to retire
Vegetable seed company's vertically integrated marketing manager announces plans to leave the group in early July
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Kiwi battle over new cultivars
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri has launched three new green and Gold kiwifruit varieties to growers and announced plans for orchard trials of two red types just days after would-be rival Turners & Growers unveiled global plans for its EnzaRed cultivar.
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Interview with Lain Jager, Zespri
EXCLUSIVE: Zespri's chief executive spoke to Fruitnet.com just after announcing the group's release of three new kiwifruit varieties
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Red alert as Zespri spots market gap
Roll-out of pre-commercial trials on two new red-fleshed varieties puts company on course to market first volumes in 2013