All Research & Development articles – Page 215
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Berryworld Plus unveils new site
Berryworld Plus has launched a website dedicated to its raspberry-breeding programme.
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ArticleStudents show off fruits of their labours
Food Technology students at the University of Lincoln have been showing off their hard work at an annual product launch at the Holbeach Technology Park.
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ArticleThomcord ready for take-off
Scientists in the US have developed a new seedless grape variety.
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On-the-go market to take off
The burgeoning on-the-go healthy food market is showing no signs of slowing, and will reach a market value of £37 billion in Europe by 2012, a new report suggests.
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ArticleSun World wins right to fight Volcani in court
In a significant decision that potentially affects international rights to dozens of new table grape varieties developed by Israel's Volcani Institute, an Israeli District Court Judge has ruled that a claim filed by Sun World International LLC may proceed to trial and further displayed unease with Volcani's conduct.
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ArticleMajor boost to EU research
The drive to increase fruit consumption received a major boost this week when multi-million pound EU research programme Isafruit welomced HortResearch New Zealand as a partner.
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ArticleLord patron for food and drink academy
The Skills Academy in Food and Drink has appointed food industry expert Lord Haskins of Skidby as its first patron.
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New red seedless grape revealed
US researchers have developed a new red grape to fill the gap between Flame Seedless and Crimson Seedless.
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Fyffes in Indian jv
Fyffes is reported to have embarked on a 50-50 joint venture with Indian fruit suppliers Suri Fruit Agency.
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HortResearch in fresh breakthrough
A breakthrough in apple gene sequencing at HortResearch revealed this week has the capacity to revolutionise the apple industry.
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ArticleHeat helps with herbs
Red Deer Herbs is claiming to have developed a form of treatment for its products, which not only tackles bacteria, but also improves product appearance.
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ArticleStudy to investigate new fruit opportunities
A plant breeder with East Malling Research has been awarded a Nuffield Farming Scholarship to look into new opportunities for UK horticulture.
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US consumers look to super-fruits
Superfruits are among the ingredients set to enjoy increasing popularity with US consumers.
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Lo-cal apple developed
Scientists at the University of California have developed a new low sugar apple with only half the calories of a standard apple.
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De Ruiter moves into melons
Leading seed breeder De Ruiter is hoping for further success with a move into melons.
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ArticleReport forceasts Gala rise
Gala’s share of world apple production - excluding China - is set to almost double from 2000 levels by 2015.
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Hargreaves clinches new berry deals
Hargreaves Plants has signed two valuable contracts with plant breeders in the US.
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ArticlePrevar unveils new pears
Antipodean jv new-fruit specialist Prevar has launched two pear varieties unique to New Zealand.
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ArticleHDC appoints new techincal manager
The Horticulture Development Council has appointed Dr Ruth Finlay as its new technical manager.
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Fizzy fruit froths up kids
Elementary schools across Oregon have become the first in the US to serve ‘Fizzy Fruit’ in their lunch menus.