All Research & Development articles
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NewsBenchmarking project to support Australian apple and pear grower productivity
Initiative equips growers with orchard performance data to identify cost-saving opportunities, make better-informed decisions, and remain competitive in an evolving market
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NewsFruit Logistica European Statistics Handbook 2026
Despite climate pressures, cost burdens and regional shifts, Europe’s fruit trade remains competitive
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NewsRijk Zwaan reflects on EU gene editing legislation
The group’s Vera Hoondert welcomes the December decision – as long as there is a level playing field globally
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NewsCMI Orchards receives global recognition for sustainable innovations
Leading US grower-packer-shipper receives two 2026 Seal Sustainability Awards for its regenerative, climate‑positive tree fruit production
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NewsMcCain launches UK Farm of the Future in Yorkshire
Initiative builds on similar farms in Canada and South Africa and is said to be most advanced site to date
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NewsRiverford sales rise as higher costs squeeze profits
Devon-based veg box company chose to absorb costs rather than passing on, while sharing £1.1mn of profit equally with its 1,000 co-owners in the last financial year
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NewsGenetically modified purple tomatoes approved for sale in Australia
Nutritionally enhanced Purple Bliss tomatoes first GM fresh food to be grown and sold in the country
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AnalysisAnalysis: A new era for appetite
Weight loss medication is transforming the food industry, but how can the fresh produce sector make the most of it?
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NewsT&G awards Edward Turner Horticulture Futures Grant to Lincoln University post-graduate
Ellie Brock receives NZ$10,000 for research on integrated pest management approaches to support more resilient potato production
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NewsResearch project sets sights on higher macadamia yields
Investigation to examine the physiological drivers of productivity for macadamias and deliver practical crop management strategies
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NewsNFU calls for phased approach to SPS agreement
Immediate and complete alignment with the EU on plant protection products could cost arable, horticulture and sugar sectors up to £810mn in first year alone, according to study
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CommentComment: A new dawn for innovation – why the EU’s gene editing ruling matters
Steve Nelson, CEO of Plant Sciences Genetics, says the EU’s agreement on gene-edited plants marks a turning point for plant breeding innovation
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NewsFruit Logistica 2026: New Product Showcases celebrates its premiere
Fruit Logistica launches new innovation format: Eleven new products from the fresh produce, machinery and technology, and logistics segments
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NewsQueensland research tackles global onion disease crisis
Key findings will be presented to Lockyer Valler growers on 11 February
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NewsRijk Zwaan's R&D investment reaps the rewards
Innovative cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers and more will be championed by Rijk Zwaan in Berlin, as the group continues to prioritise R&D investment
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NewsFruiterers welcomes new master from Tiptree
MD of renowned jam maker Wilkin & Sons is installed as livery company’s master for 2026
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NewsFree webinar will look at carbon analysis of Gala apples
BAPL chair Ali Capper will speak at a free Soil Association webinar looking at the lifecycle emissions of commercial apple production
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NewsChina’s fresh produce production transforms with modernisation efforts
From new breeding techniques to harnessing the power of drones, China is upgrading its agriculture sector
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NewsIGD launches new weight loss jab insight series
New series will use diary tracking of GLP-1 users plus expert insight to help food businesses navigate impact of weight loss medication as users overtake numbers of those on vegan diet
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NewsTru-Cape cultivates new connection with Harvard Business School
Students on immersive work placement scheme offer fresh ideas on how to sell apples in export markets