All Research & Development articles – Page 210
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ArticleMapping out tomato genes
A project to unravel the genetic code of the tomato is under way and could prove invaluable when it comes to breeding strategies, scientists have claimed.
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ArticleCalifornians support Albion
Californian strawberry growers are already taking a fancy to a new variety called Albion.
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OPEC easy as ADC
Environmental research instrumentation specialist ADC BioScientific Ltd has introduced a fully integrated Open Path Eddy Covariance System (OPEC).
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Article“Lease to Buy” scheme drives down packhouse waste costs
Fruit and potato packhouse reduces waste costs with new compacting machine.
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Research required to protect taste
In a freshinfo poll, 56 per cent of respondents said the fresh produce sector should be looking to extend the shelf-life wherever possible, but scientists warn that research is required to ensure this does not come at the expense of taste.
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East Malling variety gets re-brand
A cultivar from East Malling Research has been chosen for re-branding in celebration of a new initiative.
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ArticleKiwifruit good for your heart
A kiwifruit a day may well help keep the doctor away, Norwegian scientists have claimed.
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ArticleNew varieties in store at WWF
Worldwide Fruit will have commercial volumes of a new NZ pear variety this season and is trialing new apple cultivars.
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ArticleLarge companies missing out
Some of the largest companies in the fresh produce industry are failing to exploit favourable conditions in the sector, according to a new report.
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ArticlePensioners sought in berry study
New research in New Zealand is looking at anti-ageing properties of soft fruit and needs pensioner volunteers.
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Steering group changes direction
The National Horticulture Forum is celebrating a successful first two years this month with plans to enlarge its steering group to take account of the retailer perspective on R&D.
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Marketing failing SME sector
Small firms are missing out on valuable business opportunities by failing to market their company effectively, new research claims.
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Barbecue beefs up produce potential
A burgeoning interest in barbecues in the UK is affording new potential to the fresh produce trade.
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ArticleFairtrade awareness grows
Two in five UK adults recognise the Fairtrade mark, up from one in four in 2003, according to a Mori poll commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation in March 2004.
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ArticleHargreaves Plants appoints Harper-Smith
Hargreaves Plants Ltd has appointed Bob Harper-Smith in a senior management role in the Hargreaves production team.
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Cranfield University man recognised for efforts
Cranfield University’s Dr Leon Terry has been appointed as Convenor of the Post-Harvest Biology Group within the Association of Applied Biologists.
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ArticleViews on HDC future sought
Agriculture ministers this week launched a consultation on the future of the Horticultural Development Council in the UK.
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ArticleSakata holds the key
In the final seed focus, the Journal speaks to two companies that are busy trialing new products. Sakata UK takes us through a range of broccoli, cauliflower and spinach innovations, while Israeli seed specialist Zeraim Gedera reveals that a range of mid 1990s breeding programmes is now bearing fruit.
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ArticleSeminis reveals tips for the top in 2004
The Journal will focus on seeds throughout the remainder of January. This week Seminis unveils a selection of seeds, which following strong performance in early trials and commercial production are now set to go to the next stage. Steve Parrott of Seminis takes us through the potential performers for the season ahead.