All Research & Development articles – Page 188
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Berries take fruit sector lead
Soft fruit has become the leading fruit category over citrus, stonefruit and top fruit over the last 12 months with strawberries driving the category, according to the latest research.
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Warwick HRI redundancies inch closer
Letters have been sent out to an undisclosed number of staff at Warwick HRI informing them that they are “provisionally at risk” of redundancy, as the industry and government are told to put their money where their mouth is.
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New kiwifruit varieties stir industry
Zespri’s new kiwifruit varieties, due for a commercial verdict in under two months, have begun to stir the New Zealand industry
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Asda share slips as premium wins out
Asda performance and market share has slipped as trends move back towards premium ranges, according to the latest data.
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ARS makes botrytis research discovery
US scientists have discovered that a beneficial microbe may help protect table grapes from botrytis or grey mould.
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Majority snub loyalty schemes
A new report on loyalty schemes in the retail sector has revealed that some 93 per cent of shoppers would not stop shopping somewhere if they scrapped their loyalty card scheme.
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Japan to accept GM papaya
After a research project that began over 20 years ago, Japan has announced it will accept exports of Hawaiian GM papaya
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Easter figures mask sorry truth
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) confirm March’s strong retail sales growth was Easter-driven.
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Indian strawberry production gets boost
Research carried out in the Indian state of Uttarakhand could see farmers in the region growing Dutch strawberry varieties
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DEFRA grants Leeds GM trial
DEFRA has granted approval for Leeds University to conduct a second research trial of genetically modified potatoes this year.
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Easter feasting pushes food sales
The total value of food sales went up 4.3 per cent on a year earlier between January and March, while like-for-like food sales jumped 2.5 per cent.
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Developing a clear picture
Taste Radar offers a unique and dedicated combination of panel feedback and market analysis for the fresh produce business
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European consumers back CAP
The National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU) call for a strong Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been backed by a recent survey which found that an overwhelming 90 per cent of EU consumers regard agriculture and rural areas as important for the future.
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Brazilians forge UK research links
Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire and Brazilian government research body Embrapa have forged a scientific partnership in sustainable agriculture research.
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Plimsoll reports trade turnaround
A large proportion of the top 1,000 UK fresh produce businesses have returned to rapid growth post-recession, with healthy profits attainable despite a tough trading environment.
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Fresh food bucks inflation trends
Fresh food inflation is edging up despite slowing inflation elsewhere in the food sector, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium.
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Anti-cancer plum bound for markets
Queensland government and Nutrafruit collaborate on commercialisation of the antioxidant-rich Queen Garnet plum
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Australian growers meet new pears
Australian growers have been introduced to more than 20 new pear varieties at a tasting in Victoria
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Scab resistant apple nears release
A new scab resistant Australian apple variety is almost ready for commercial release
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Freshfel releases consumption report
The latest edition of the association's Consumption Monitor covers fresh produce trends between 2003 and 2008