All Research & Development articles – Page 5
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ArticleAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Breeders break down the future of fruit
Leading breeders discussed what the future holds for varietal innovation and how new offerings will meet the needs of growers and consumers at Asiafruit Congress
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NewsSyngenta announces Apricus Seeds partnership
Exclusive global licensing partnership provides Syngenta with access to Apricus’ cucurbits breeding pipeline
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ArticleInnovation vital for grapes during uncertain times
Present challenges demand innovation, according to Rafi Karniel, CEO and chairman of Grapa Varieties, whose grapes aim for both excellent taste and high resilience to extreme weather
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NewsFruiterers conference to explore opportunities in data and AI
Event in Cambridge will cover how data and AI can be used to boost fruit yields, reduce input costs, and forecast crops
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NewsBAPL technical day to share latest research results
Event at NIAB in East Malling will brief apple and pear growers on latest research projects, including improving low-oxygen Gala storage and new control opportunities for apple scab and canker
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ArticleOfer Peleg leads Hazera into landmark year
Ofer Peleg, who recently took up the position of chief executive, speaks exclusively to Fruitnet as the seed specialist enters its 100th year
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NewsGB Potatoes highlights challenges and chances in New Year’s message
CEO Scott Walker says there is urgent need to strengthen seed availability but stresses significance of grant agreement between AHDB and GB Potatoes
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NewsNew partnership to breed apples and pears of the future
Prevar, Okanagan Specialty Fruits, and Plant & Food Research will use new tech like gene editing to develop better varieties
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ArticleFresh Del Monte builds on its 'pillars of strength'
Gianpaolo Renino, senior vice-president of Fresh Del Monte Europe and Africa, outlines the key products and strategies that will support the company’s year ahead
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ArticleNew project aims to improve tomato growing with AI
TomatoGuard uses AI-powered digital nose sensor to detect early signs of crop stress
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NewsGala varieties make waves in South Africa
The country’s Gala category has been boosted by two new full red varieties, which are already taking markets in the East by storm
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NewsIFPA names industry expert council leaders
Representatives from across the fresh produce business set to lead association’s working groups in 2025
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ArticleProduce Plus Summer out now
Scott Montague discusses the next chapter for Montague Farms and Australia’s berry category is in the spotlight ahead of BerryQuest 2025. Plus, features on summer favourites mangoes and stonefruit
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NewsFlorida citrus industry fights for survival
FCC chair Steve Johnson says resurgence is possible despite serious impact of weather and disease over past two decades
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NewsResearch support for Michigan asparagus and blueberries
An agricultural engineer based at MSU is designing innovative technologies to support specialty crop production
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NewsFestival of Fresh 2025 partners with Worldwide Fruit
Worldwide Fruit will host tours of its state-of-the-art packhouse, as UK’s leading fresh produce event heads to Spalding, Lincolnshire on 5 June
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ArticleGiacovelli embraces innovation and sustainability
Growing European demand for local grapes is good news for Italian supplier Giacovelli, but climate change continues to transform the way the country’s growers must produce
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NewsHCP releases crop protection funding to member groups
The new crop protection organisation for the UK horticulture sector offers lion’s share of AHDB grant to member associations
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NewsFruit Logistica offers fruit trade digital boost
20 international startups are exhibiting at Fruit Logistica 2025. Their business ideas focus on digitalisation of the industry and include AI and modern sensor technology
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ArticleDr Peter Noy named director of Food Systems Institute
Institute looks to tackle critical challenges around developing sustainable food systems