All Research & Development articles – Page 199

  • Bagged salad will be among the hundreds of lines given a new look
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    Spar undertakes huge relaunch

    2009-06-25T08:01:01Z

    Spar has undertaken its biggest-ever own brand relaunch, in order to create a point of difference from its competitors for both retailers and consumers.

  • Monsanto greenhouse
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    Dole and Monsanto in vegetable tie-up

    2009-06-24T11:03:48Z

    The groups will collaborate on developing enhanced vegetables that improve the choice for consumers in areas such as taste, aroma, texture and nutrition

  • Blackcurrants top new research
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    Blackcurrants top new research

    2009-06-21T12:01:01Z

    UK companies are considering upping the ante on the blackcurrant offer after it emerged as the champion in new health research which saw darker fruits leading the way.

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    Key Note reveals dietary focus

    2009-06-18T17:01:01Z

    Research for Cooking & Eating Habits, a new report from market intelligence provider Key Note, has revealed that consumers are continuing to be guided by a greater awareness of dietary requirements and effects on health.

  • The strawberries were blended before the flavour profile was analysed
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    Albion tops the strawberry charts

    2009-06-17T08:01:01Z

    Albion came top in a research project on UK strawberries to find the ideal strawberry eating experience.

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    Large-scale food inquiry launched

    2009-06-11T11:01:01Z

    The Food Ethics Council has commissioned the Food and Fairness Inquiry into looking at issues of fairness, responsibility and food security.

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    Product designers receive backing

    2009-06-10T14:01:01Z

    A consortium of product and packaging experts have been supported by funding from Yorkshire Forward to aid product design.

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    Seasonal debate sparks gras research

    2009-06-09T12:01:01Z

    The Regional Food Group (RFG) for Yorkshire and Humber has started in-depth research to confirm that Yorkshire-grown asparagus has higher nutritional quality than any imported produce.

  • citrus greening
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    Research presents citrus greening solution

    2009-06-04T06:37:20Z

    Australian research may help Indonesian mandarin farmers beat the citrus greening disease

  • Cucurbita squashes
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    New funds for varietal development

    2009-06-02T16:26:22Z

    Announcement in Tunis reveals financial support will be made available to a number of agricultural projects worldwide

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    Spanish look to Aussie Navel

    2009-06-02T15:01:01Z

    A newly formed alliance of three citrus exporters in Valencia is starting work on production of the recently launched Australian Navel clone M7.

  • Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
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    Study links fruit and veg to mental health

    2009-06-02T11:44:55Z

    A new Australian study has found a link between fruit and vegetable consumption and lowered emotional problems in children

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    EuropaBio welcomes carbon report

    2009-05-27T16:01:02Z

    EuropaBio, the European biotech industry association, has publicly welcomed the report IB 2025: Maximising UK Opportunities from Industrial Biotechnology in a Low Carbon Economy, released by the UK’s Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).

  • Syngenta unveils Mini Kumato at M&S
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    Syngenta unveils Mini Kumato at M&S

    2009-05-25T10:26:02Z

    Syngenta is launching what it claims to be the world’s first Mini Kumato tomatoes into 50 Marks & Spencer stores today.

  • Aphids on apple trees guided the study
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    Apple trees key to leaf research

    2009-05-22T12:01:01Z

    Apple trees and aphids have proven key to a new study, as scientists look to discern why leaves change from green to red in the autumn.

  • Australia landscape
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    Aus funds climate change adaptation

    2009-05-22T05:43:13Z

    Australia has announced A$6.3m in funding to help farmers deal with climate change

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    AHDB appoints chief scientist

    2009-05-17T12:01:01Z

    Professor Ian Crute is to become the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)’s first chief scientist.

  • Certis's Peter McDonald
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    Certis launches flagship product

    2009-05-15T13:01:01Z

    Crop protection specialist Certis has launched a new product to control the infestation of slugs as fears mount over crop contamination and increased population numbers, as a result of climate change.

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    Wild fruit trees face extinction

    2009-05-15T11:01:01Z

    The wild ancestors of domestic fruit trees have been put on a “red list” as scientists fear they may become extinct.

  • Rijk Zwaan exhibited at the 10th Sci-tech Fair
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    Rijk Zwaan in China success

    2009-05-09T14:01:01Z

    Rijk Zwaan has successfully presented its vegetable varieties at the China International Vegetable Sci-tech Fair.