All Research & Development articles – Page 97
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ArticleNFU calls for Budget measures to ease Brexit pain
Union calls for reform of capital allowances, tax relief on depreciation of farm infrastructure and capital allowances for early tech adoption
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ArticleRavenhill launches tangerine boxes at Ocado
Poupart’s deluxe produce brand launches 750g Christmas box designed to feed a whole family
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ArticleRijk Zwaan continues R&D push
Seed company sees slight drop in revenue and profit, while expanding research, breeding and production facilities
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ArticleOrchardWorld launches citrus boxes at Ocado
New product pitched as cheap and convenient way to garnish your Christmas drinks
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ArticleOrganics shown to lower cancer risk
Cancer diagnosis is 25 per cent lower among organic consumers, according to research led by the Sorbonne University in Paris
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ArticleJack’s supports local charities with store openings
New openings near Chester and Birmingham see Tesco discounter invite community groups to apply for funding
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ArticleFareShare ‘saves UK economy £51m’
Charity already delivers huge savings to charities and state, and ‘up to £500m’ could be saved if half of UK’s surpluses were redistributed
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ArticleSoil Association targets purchase frequency boost
Only 4.4 million shoppers dominate organic sales in UK, with certification body challenging suppliers to get other shoppers buying more often
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ArticleThames freight on the rise as ‘Vision’ strategy bears fruit
Freight volume surges thanks to Thames Vision strategy to maximise use of the river and take lorries off the road in London and South East
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ArticleJupiter lands best company award
Fruit supplier picks up Food & Drink Award from luxury lifestyle magazine Lux Life following year of rapid growth and varietal breakthroughs
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ArticleNewstairs targets strong post-harvest stonefruit varieties
Stonefruit breeder focusing on low-acidity and strong post-harvest characteristics, with new varieties set to come to market “very soon”
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ArticleHalf of shoppers ‘would pay more’ for one-hour deliveries
Latest IGD research highlights thirst for speed and convenience in fast-growing online retail channel
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ArticlePumpkin push
Suppliers are beginning sales earlier each year as Halloween gains in popularity, but drought conditions have dented yields this season and a national shortage looks likely
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ArticleGovt in £30m cash boost for farms
New funding will be available in early 2019 with more cash available for fruit and vegetable technology
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ArticleNew asparagus variety launched for warmer climates
Pacific Green variety said to combine high yields with premium tip quality, following successful international trials over past three seasons
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ArticleGPG launches Pacific Green asparagus
Company claims it marks a new horizon in green asparagus varieties bred for warmer climates
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ArticleAD chief calls for universal food waste collections
Industry body touts environmental, economic and employment opportunities offered by AD in letter to the Treasury
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ArticlePOs win funding pledge from Defra
Producer organisations have been promised equal funding to current EU support after Brexit, Defra announces
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ArticleGradilis puts research first
French nursery Pepinières Grard has changed its name to Gradilis, with a new focus on research and varietal creation to tackle environmental and health issues
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ArticlePlant-based diets now commonplace, research suggests
One in two British shoppers either follow or are interested in a vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian diet, according to IGD survey