All Research & Development articles – Page 188

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    New resistant grapes tested

    2009-10-02T16:01:01Z

    Scientists in the US have stepped up their efforts to improve grapes’ ability to deal with the cold in new trials.

  • Pineapples
    Article

    Dole introduces pineapple initiatives

    2009-10-02T11:17:45Z

    The group has implemented new agricultural practices at Costa Rican farms

  • Agrexco Tango tomatoes
    Article

    Brand Dossier | Carmel

    2009-10-01T14:44:50Z

    Israeli company Agrexco says it is looking to develop its Carmel brand in a number of areas, including packaging and added health value

  • Article

    Field trials service launched

    2009-09-21T11:01:01Z

    Independent Business Resource Ltd (IBR) has launched a new contract field trials service, offering pre-registration research efficacy and selectivity trials as well as field-scale development demonstrations, to manufacturers, distributors, advisory or research organisations.

  • Article

    Belt-tightening benefits fast food sector

    2009-09-18T09:01:02Z

    Despite the recession consumers are still eating out, but have reduced their average spend when they do so by going to cheaper outlets and choosing those offering good money-off deals, according to new research.

  • Article

    Farmers suffer seed selection

    2009-09-11T17:01:02Z

    Farmers in developing countries are losing one of their best hopes to limit the impact of climate change because of growing corporate control of the seeds they plant, researchers claim.

  • Article

    Produce consumption growth required

    2009-09-11T14:41:38Z

    New findings from Heinrich-Heine University have stressed the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption to avoid cognitive impairment

  • Lidl store
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    Lidl appoints new UK head

    2009-09-11T14:40:06Z

    Frank-Michael Mros, former managing director of the group's German division, has taken on the role

  • ARRA15
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    Giumarra family seal grape deal

    2009-09-10T09:01:01Z

    California grape breeder Giumarra Vineyards Corporation is opening up worldwide licensing of its ARRA grape varieties.

  • Karniel Giumarra grapes
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    New grape varieties arrive in Europe

    2009-09-09T14:32:03Z

    UK company Mack takes delivery of first commercial volumes from 15-year project run by US company Giumarra

  • Philip Smits: dedicated
    Article

    Bayer and The Greenery collaborate

    2009-09-09T08:56:56Z

    Bayer CropScience has signed a global co-operation deal with The Greenery to further expand its food chain partnership projects on a global scale.

  • Dr Jorge Sandoval Corbana Costa Rica
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    Corbana scientist to lead research group

    2009-09-03T11:25:19Z

    The Costa Rican Banana Producers Association’s chief scientist will preside over Latin America and the Caribbean’s banana research network for a period of two years

  • Asda pronounced top for loyalty
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    Asda pronounced top for loyalty

    2009-09-02T08:01:01Z

    Asda is leading the way in terms of customer retention while Marks & Spencer has shown remarkable growth in the sector despite a tumultuous 10-year period, a new study has shown.

  • Article

    Farmers' futures looking up

    2009-08-28T15:01:02Z

    Almost a third of all farmers said they feel more optimistic about the future of their business than they did a year ago, according to a survey of 6,532 farmers conducted by the National Farm Research Unit (NFRU).

  • Retailers are optimistic shoppers' spending will pick up
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    Retail optimism despite sales slump

    2009-08-27T12:28:19Z

    High street sales fell for the fourth month running in the year to August, but retailers are no longer feeling pessimistic about the outlook for their business situation in the coming months, according to the CBI.

  • Hilary Benn visits Thanet Earth
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    UK food production needs 'radical rethink'

    2009-08-20T11:23:09Z

    The country must look closely at production and environmental factors when planning out future strategies for food sustainability

  • Joanne Denney-Finch says manufacturers are rising to the challenge
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    Manufacturers make drastic changes

    2009-08-19T13:01:01Z

    Manufacturers are drastically re-evaluating their strategies and taking action to reinforce the value of their products, according to new research from international food and grocery expert IGD.

  • Article

    Farmers' optimism growing

    2009-08-19T09:01:01Z

    The ADAS Farmers’ Voice survey has shown farmers are more positive now than at the start of the decade about the future of farming.

  • broccoli
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    Australia debuts cancer-fighting broccoli

    2009-08-18T09:23:37Z

    A new cancer-fighting, antioxidant-loaded broccoli variety is the first in a set to hit the market from Australian scientists

  • NZ apples
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    Australia tackles core issues via PIPS

    2009-08-14T12:23:05Z

    A new A$12m research project to boost Australia's apple and pear productivity levels is set to be launched in September