All Research & Development articles – Page 80
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Article£4.7m grant to boost recycling infrastructure
New government funds come as Sainsbury's unveils "reverse vending" scheme to recycle plastic bottles
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ArticleTomato trials suggest bright future for LEDs
Early results from a new WUR project backed by Osram-owned Fluence suggest lighting could boost yields significantly
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ArticleAHDB backs plum demo centre
New centre promotes best practice in tree fruit production, showcasing research on key challenges such as soil management and SWD control
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Article'Eat more fruit and veg for breakfast,' charity urges
Having breakfast and getting 5 A DAY feature in BNF’s five challenges for Healthy Eating Week following worrying stats on breakfast consumption
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ArticleOcado makes £17m vertical farm investments
Online retailer expands into indoor production as it aims to take lead in rapid harvest to packhouse transportation
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ArticleBetween a stone and a hard place
Stonefruit growers in Europe and the southern hemisphere have suffered from extreme weather conditions which have hit retail volumes
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ArticleHuge online growth to transform global grocery market
Asia Pacific expected to see ecommerce growth of almost 200 per cent in next five years, putting pressure on retailers to adapt to digital boom
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ArticleScottish potatoes help keep UK sector afloat
Less affected by last year’s drought, Scottish stocks have been key to supply in 2019, according to AHDB
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ArticleNew traffic light and MOT system to boost soil health
Two-part monitoring system developed by AHDB helps growers understand condition of soils and identify areas for improvement
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ArticleBerryWorld lands five Superior Taste Awards
Supplier wins prestigious recognition from International Taste Instuitute for five of its exclusive soft fruit varieties
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ArticleJackfruit and oyster mushrooms tipped for growth
Products fit with flexitarian trend and have strong growth potential, according to supplier and development chef
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ArticleUK food and drink exports rise 11 per cent
Q1 exports reach record high with particularly strong growth in shipments to Japan and Saudi Arabia
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ArticleGrape breeders form new alliance
The Breeders’ Alliance will tighten controls on illegal plantings worldwide
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ArticleAutogrow calls for census input
A census of the world’s controlled environment agriculture growers has been launched to create a better understanding of the industry
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Article"Laser labelling is on the up"
Barcelona based tech company Macsa ID report increased demand for laser coding in fresh produce
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ArticleTenderstem launches new spice blend
Brassica brand develops Taj Mahal-inspired mix with Rooted Spices to inspire consumers to be more adventurous with the vegetable
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ArticleRijk Zwaan and Limagrain in licensing deal
Companies will have the right to use plant material under several patents for breeding and commercial purposes in vegetables
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ArticleCranfield builds app for Colombian banana growers
Project will develop and test new irrigation scheduling service for growers to boost productivity, reduce nutrient losses and improve livelihoods
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ArticleDaily blueberries cuts heart disease risk
New research shows one cup of blueberries each day can greatly improve heart function in at risk groups
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AnalysisCrispr: A silver bullet for bananas?
Expert says regulation is the only thing standing between the banana industry and a solution to a whole host of common problems