Research Projects Directory

Discover research projects that are supporting the horticultural, and plant-based, food and drink supply chain.

Using biochar from farm waste to lock carbon into soils

University of Kent

Vegetables & salads, Pulse grains or cereals

Soil & substrates

Using biochar from farm waste to lock carbon into soils

Sustainable soaker pads for raspberry punnets

University of Kent

Fruit, Packaged food and drink

Packaging

Sustainable soaker pads for raspberry punnets

The potential health benefits of Nashi Gold pear hybrids

University of Kent

Fruit

Flavour, taste, texture & nutrition

The potential health benefits of Nashi Gold pear hybrids

Marker assisted breeding to produce powdery mildew resistant hop cultivars

University of Kent

Hops

Genetics, Crop protection (pests, diseases and weeds), Breeding

Marker assisted breeding to produce powdery mildew resistant hop cultivars

Unlocking the next-generation protein expression systems for animal-free cheese production

University of Kent

Alternative proteins/meat & dairy substitutes

Novel ingredients, Alternative proteins

Unlocking the next-generation protein expression systems for animal-free cheese production

Production of insect protein feed through valorisation of ‘organic waste’ from UK farms

University of Kent

Alternative proteins/meat & dairy substitutes

Alternative proteins

Production of insect protein feed through valorisation of ‘organic waste’ from UK farms

Upcycled Foods: ?Getting the goodness out of Kent cherries

University of Kent

Fruit, Packaged food and drink

Flavour, taste, texture & nutrition, Food processing, Food waste

Upcycled Foods: ?Getting the goodness out of Kent cherries

Enhancing Soil Health Through Innovative Microbiome Manipulation

University of Kent

Soil & substrates, Food waste

Enhancing Soil Health Through Innovative Microbiome Manipulation

Reducing the environmental impact of commercial seaweed cultivation

University of Kent

Alternative proteins/meat & dairy substitutes

Packaging, Alternative proteins

Reducing the environmental impact of commercial seaweed cultivation

Development of a measure, report and verification protocol for enhanced rock weathering to improve soil fertility

University of Kent

Vegetables & salads, Pulse grains or cereals

Climate and weather, Soil & substrates

Development of a measure, report and verification protocol for enhanced rock weathering to improve soil fertility

Harnessing UK hops for sustainable non-alcoholic beer production

University of Kent

Hops

Flavour, taste, texture & nutrition, Breeding

Enhancing the Uptake of UK Hops by National Breweries through Comprehensive Hop Sensory and Chemical Assessments

University of Kent

Hops

Flavour, taste, texture & nutrition, Breeding

Supporting sustainable innovation

From extending the shelf-life of fresh produce and reducing food waste, to storing carbon in soils, find out how researchers are tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our sector.

Use our Directory to find relevant research projects and get in touch to see how research expertise in the region could help support sustainable innovation for your business.