All Research & Development articles – Page 188

  • Scottish grower Ross Mitchell has seen good conditions for growth north of the border
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    Berries take fruit sector lead

    2010-05-04T08:01:01Z

    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.

  • The facility will be merged with biological sciences in October
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    Warwick HRI redundancies inch closer

    2010-05-02T09:01:01Z

    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.

  • Lain Jager Zespri
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    New kiwifruit varieties stir industry

    2010-04-30T04:18:16Z

    Zespri’s new kiwifruit varieties, due for a commercial verdict in under two months, have begun to stir the New Zealand industry

  • A move back towards premium lines has affected Asda adversely
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    Asda share slips as premium wins out

    2010-04-27T17:01:01Z

    Asda performance and market share has slipped as trends move back towards premium ranges, according to the latest data.

  • Article

    ARS makes botrytis research discovery

    2010-04-27T15:01:01Z

    US scientists have discovered that a beneficial microbe may help protect table grapes from botrytis or grey mould.

  • Sainsbury's is giving out coupons to supplement its Nectar card scheme
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    Majority snub loyalty schemes

    2010-04-27T08:01:01Z

    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.

  • Papayas
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    Japan to accept GM papaya

    2010-04-27T02:14:46Z

    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

    2010-04-26T10:01:02Z

    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.

  • Strawberries
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    Indian strawberry production gets boost

    2010-04-20T02:58:05Z

    Research carried out in the Indian state of Uttarakhand could see farmers in the region growing Dutch strawberry varieties

  • Article

    DEFRA grants Leeds GM trial

    2010-04-19T10:01:01Z

    DEFRA has granted approval for Leeds University to conduct a second research trial of genetically modified potatoes this year.

  • Article

    Easter feasting pushes food sales

    2010-04-14T11:01:01Z

    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.

  • Taste Radar
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    Developing a clear picture

    2010-04-13T16:36:01Z

    Taste Radar offers a unique and dedicated combination of panel feedback and market analysis for the fresh produce business

  • Article

    European consumers back CAP

    2010-04-09T16:01:01Z

    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

    2010-04-09T15:01:01Z

    Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire and Brazilian government research body Embrapa have forged a scientific partnership in sustainable agriculture research.

  • 366 companies are growing well
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    Plimsoll reports trade turnaround

    2010-04-09T08:01:01Z

    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.

  • Article

    Fresh food bucks inflation trends

    2010-04-08T13:01:01Z

    Fresh food inflation is edging up despite slowing inflation elsewhere in the food sector, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium.

  • US plums
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    Anti-cancer plum bound for markets

    2010-04-08T04:53:16Z

    Queensland government and Nutrafruit collaborate on commercialisation of the antioxidant-rich Queen Garnet plum

  • Australian Pears
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    Australian growers meet new pears

    2010-04-07T03:56:04Z

    Australian growers have been introduced to more than 20 new pear varieties at a tasting in Victoria

  • New Zealand apples
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    Scab resistant apple nears release

    2010-04-07T03:45:48Z

    A new scab resistant Australian apple variety is almost ready for commercial release

  • Freshfel Europe
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    Freshfel releases consumption report

    2010-04-06T15:45:06Z

    The latest edition of the association's Consumption Monitor covers fresh produce trends between 2003 and 2008