All Research & Development articles – Page 220

  • Chicory boosts probiotics
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    Chicory boosts probiotics

    2003-08-01T12:04:21Z

    Chicory's health benefits have been revealed in a new report from the University of Lincoln

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    Kiwi appeal

    2003-07-28T20:44:56Z

    Scientists at New Zealand's HortResearch are working hard on developing a kiwifruit that peels as easily as a banana.

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    USApple gets behind research

    2003-03-03T00:00:00Z

    The US apple trade association's research sub-committee has announced its support for the National Tree Fruit Technology Roadmap project to reduce production costs and improve handling and marketing.

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    Grapes hold shelf-life key

    2003-01-05T00:00:00Z

    Apples and a host of other produce could stay fresher for longer thanks to grapes, recent research has found.

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    Pesticides are good for you

    2002-11-22T00:00:00Z

    The virtually continuous outcry from the environmental lobby is that pesticide residues on fresh produce should be eliminated altogether, but at least one speaker at last week's British Leafy Salads Growers conference holds another view.

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    Communicating on consumption

    2002-10-23T00:00:00Z

    The Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association Group (CCFRA) has published a book outlining how food composition is a highly important aspect of the way the industry communicates with the consumer.

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    HRI consultation begins

    2002-10-09T00:00:00Z

    A programme of constructive consultations with staff, key stakeholders and customers is under way at Horticulture Research International, as announced by the body at its quinquennial report team's review on September 23.

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    Parsnip seed success

    2002-10-01T00:00:00Z

    New organic parsnip seed will be trialled on farm-scale this winter.

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    Research sale worries NZ growers

    2002-09-23T00:00:00Z

    The NZ press reports that efforts by crown research body HortResearch to sell its world-renowned apple breeding programme are leaving growers in fear for the future of their exports.

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    Mushroom medicine

    2002-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Mushrooms as medicine are finally starting to be recognised by western society.

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    HRI has the keys

    2002-08-07T00:00:00Z

    A new £2.8 million conference centre and library facility, which also houses the European Organic Fruit and Nursery Stock Research initiative, has been handed over to Horticulture Research International.

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    Cranberry health boost

    2002-06-21T00:00:00Z

    More good news for the healthy properties of the North American cranberry as further research suggests it protects against infection.

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    Fresh produce to fight disease as alternatives to jabs

    2002-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Potatoes, bananas and apples among a list of products that may provide edible vaccines against the likes of cancer, hepatitis B - and even tooth decay.

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    Tomatoes to get tastier

    2002-04-17T00:00:00Z

    A recent genetic breakthrough by tomato researchers could lead to better tasting fruit on the marketplace.

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    Research merger recommended

    2002-04-11T00:00:00Z

    An independent study recommends a merger between the Horticultural Development Council and the Apple and Pear Research Council.

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    FPC speaks out over Defra spending cuts

    2002-04-08T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium urges government to maintain a full programme of horticultural research. Action vital to future of industry, says trade's leading body.

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    NFU hits out at horticutural "penny-pinching"

    2002-03-04T00:00:00Z

    National Farmers Union president Ben Gill attacks further cutbacks expected to horticultural research. Campaign to lobby government.

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    New body sets research standard

    2002-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Guaranteeing the high standards of Food Standards Agency research will be one of the new Advisory Committee on Research's main aims, its chair declares.

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    Breath of fresh apples

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Latest research suggests an apple a day may help keep asthma at bay.

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    Apple genes mapped out

    2001-11-03T00:00:00Z

    Researchers in New Zealand have found a way of protecting apple variety rights through gene mapping.