All Research & Development articles – Page 38
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ArticleEmirates Crop One launches largest vertical farm
A JV between Emirates Flight Catering and Crop One will grow over 1,000 tonnes of produce a year at its vertical farm in Dubai
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ArticleStudy confirms pollinators stabilise yields
New research shows the role that bees and other pollinators play in stabilising the production of crops including fruits, reducing the uncertainty that causes price spikes
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ArticleGoMicro zooms in on food waste
Assessing ripeness and spoilage with a mobile phone could be the future in fighting food waste
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ArticleFreshfel Europe backs master’s degree for produce pros
The organisation has highlighted the importance of international master’s degrees for fresh produce industry professionals
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ArticleLack of consistency when measuring sustainability, say leading firms
Managing director of England Marketing, Jan England, shares the findings of research unveiled at Festival of Fresh 2022, which laid bare the key challenges facing fresh produce firms trying to cut their carbon emissions
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ArticleFresh refunds drive online sales in Korea
E-commerce platforms adapting their fresh produce refund policies to attract and retain online shoppers
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AdvertorialReemoon’s four-lane first in Australia
Clear Lake Citrus’ new Fruscan 7-equipped four-lane grader goes on display at Reemoon showcase in Griffith.
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ArticleUrban Crop Solutions seals vertical farming deal in Saudi Arabia
Indoor vertical farming is seen by the KIngdom’s leadership as key to maintaining food security given the challenges of the climate, urbanisation and Covid-19
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ArticleCrop associations join forces to save R&D
British Apples and Pears, British Berry Growers, Cucumber Growers Association, and Tomato Growers Association set to collaborate on R&D through voluntary levy system as AHDB Horticulture draws to a close
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ArticlePrepWorld unveils OMFG brand
Added-value range features birchers, granolas and fresh fruit pots that supplier hopes will blaze a trail in healthy fruit-based snacking
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ArticleConsultation opens to address agri-food skills needs in Kent
Recommendations from report by Growing Kent & Medway will be implemented to address skills challenges facing agri-food sector in the region from autumn 2022
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ArticleCosta deploys robotic pollination
Robots use artificial intelligence to pollinate truss tomato plants in place of bumblebees
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ArticleEgyptian court rules against unlicensed grape growers
Experts believe the decision by a court in Egypt to order the uprooting of illegally planted Early Sweet grape vines is good news in terms of the country’s access to the best varieties
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ArticleYellow Kiwi Project bears fruit
NKP and Rivoira sign historic agreement to develop two new yellow kiwifruit varieties
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ArticleResearch network sets net-zero aim
New group of collaborators hopes to help the agri-food industry acheive net-zero goals
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ArticleExperts ensure quality of organic Val Venosta apples
A good harvest is expected this year for Val Venosta’s organic apples, whose high quality is maintained by regular controls from VIP’s organic quality department
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ArticleEU vows to support farmers in new pesticide rules
The EU Commission’s proposal to halve the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 2030 is progressing, with the EU promising to support farmers in the transition
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CommentAgritech is only way to solve global food crisis
Tristan Fischer, chief executive of vertical farming business Fischer Farms, argues that agritech investment is the way forward as the world faces a food crisis exaccerbated by the war in Ukraine
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ArticleInterpera sees brighter pear future despite challenges
This week’s Interpera gathered European pear professionals to look at positive solutions to a host of challenges facing the sector
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ArticleUK banana prices still below 1987 levels
Data from ONS demonstrates huge price pressure on banana producers amid rising inflation, production costs and sustainability requirements