Technology news stories with a direct relevance to the UK fresh produce business, including updates on production and harvesting systems, sorting and grading machinery, packaging, coldstorage and controlled atmosphere, digital management, robots and automation, vertical farming, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
PGRO has launched a new tool designed predict the optimum harvest time for UK vining peas
BeBa Energy installation means a third of the packhouse’s energy is drawn from solar
British company has growth plans for its crop insight tool in the Nordic region
As Qatar Airways Cargo’s Miguel Rodriguez underlines the importance of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to its business, a more technologically advanced future appears on the company’s radar
The UK research, innovation and enterprise organisation is looking to fund businesses that can improve supply chain operations in fresh produce
Fruit Logistica is the place to see the latest and greatest from across the fresh produce supply chain, and Ilapak has the machinery section well covered
Leading trade fair gears up for digital revolution in agriculture, with expanded focus on smart farming and technology startups
Aldi has introduced contactless payment at its checkout-free store in London
Company researches microbial by-products to boost soil health and crop production
A new Defra-funded robotics project is set to help UK ‘wine growers’ with automated vineyard pruning and harvesting
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Deal aims to develop both green and digital shipping corridors
Two new reviews will look into improving public food access and fairer labelling
10-point plan outlines actions to support growers ahead of general election
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
Europe’s largest collection of so-called ‘fruitvoltaic’ panels protects plants and allows light to reach them, as well as generating lots of energy
Tool has been further upgraded following launch of version 2.0
Expert speakers predict higher costs and a higher bar in terms of quality for the soft fruit sector during the leading annual event for the international berry business
Veg handling equipment manufacturer Tong Engineering has bought conveying and lifting firm Terry Johnson Ltd
Asda sourcing arm undertakes project with IoT firm to track energy efficiency and asset performance at its production sites