All Research & Development articles – Page 70
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Wrap gives guidance on measuring farm waste
New resources help producers collect data on how much fruit and veg is wasted on their farm
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Royal seal of approval
Barbara Bray’s career hit a new high in 2019 when she received an MBE from the Queen, capping a remarkable journey for the food nutrition specialist. Michael Barker hears her story
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Going with the flow
Product losses continue to blight reefer transport but Dutch firm Otflow believes its patented container floor covers are part of the cure. Fred Searle speaks to the company’s chief executive and co-founder Ronald Hagenstein
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Consumers ‘open’ to diet changes
IGD research reveals big appetite from consumers to be healthier and more sustainable in their food choices
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South Africa invests in raisin drying in exports push
New drying method is allowing raisin growers to boost product quality and volumes as South Africa looks to increase exports to UK and Asia
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Citrus flavonoid could cut obesity
Study shows eating oranges and mandarins could help regulate weight
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Citrus greening fight goes on
Scientists in Florida are working towards a new method to help control the Asian citrus psyllid
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NZ blackcurrants improve exercise recovery
A new study by Plant & Food Research revealed a new set of health benefits provided by blackcurrants
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Spain clamps down on varietal abuse
Court hands down custodial sentence for illegal propagation of licensed blueberry varieties
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New raspberry from GPG and James Hutton
New "Skye" variety offers growers vibrant mid-late autumn crop
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Oroganic launches in the Netherlands
Launched last month at HortiContact, Oro Agri’s new insecticide Oroganic aims to control problem insects in an environmentally friendly way
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Prevar and AIGN extend agreement
The two have worked together to protect and commercialise a number of new Prevar apple and pear varieties
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Award for Fresca & Thompson's Innovation Centre
New prize launched to promote innovation and research goes to collaboration between fresh produce suppliers
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Tomato virus found in France
The first known case of tomato brown rugose fruit virus has been confirmed in a farm in north-west France
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Nuffield Scholarship applications open for 2021
Scholarships offer bursaries for research into food and horticulture for around 20 people each year
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Bardsley England appoints Ag-tech director
Antony Yousefian joins Kent topfruit business which has ambitious plans to fully automate in the coming years
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Almond tree fertilisation breakthrough
Self-fertilising trees developed in Australia could secure the future of the almond industry
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GPG appointed licensor for UCD varieties in Oz
Global Plant Genetics teams up with University of California, Davis, to become Master License Holder in Australia for UCD varieties
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Cutting edge veg
The massive surge in plant-based products launched this January is proof that retailers are serious about veganism. But are we witnessing a passing trend or a real revolution, and how can fresh produce benefit?
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Food-to-go growth ‘eating into grocery sales’
New research shows Millennials and Gen Z consumers are spending less on household food, creating challenges for retailers and suppliers