Technology news from FPJ – Page 12
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ArticleFrench tech deal for indoor farm group
Growth towers from UK agritech firm IGS will produce a range of herbs and salads to supply French retailers
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ArticleFieldwork Robotics wins Covid-19 funding
Tech firm behind robotic harvester wins extra government funding as demand rises for its technology amid deepening labour shortages
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ArticleIceland makes plastic rallying call
Supermarket joins environmental groups in calling on grocery chains to publish transparent figures on plastic usage
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ArticlePolymer Logistics optimises APS Group's supply chain
Packaging specialist helps leading UK tomato producer improve productivity and efficiency in its supply chain with new bespoke solution
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ArticleNew avo ripening facility unveiled
Softripe technology described as "game-changer" for avocado storage
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ArticleInnovative tomato pack tackles waste
'Industry first' Sensera variety from Hazera Seeds features 'natural' handles and high taste credentials
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ArticleTesco launches drone delivery trial
Customers near a Tesco store in Ireland will be able to order grocery deliveries of up to 4kg for delivery within half an hour
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Article‘Grower confidence key to reaching topfruit target’
British Apples and Pears chair calls for retailers’ returns to reflect cost challenges and give growers confidence to invest and boost production
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ArticleBardsley targets carbon-negative output
Topfruit grower has teamed up with Engie to produce a roadmap towards its ambitious goal
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ArticleSaga Robotics raises €9.5 million
Robotics firm developing automated strawberry picker receives major funding boost
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ArticleTesting to improve automation
Brillopak is using Martin Lishman's ImpacTrack shock sensors to demonstrate the care of its handling systems and further improve efficiency
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ArticleBrillopak upgrades UniPAKer robotic system
New versions of UniPAKer crate packing system help strike right balance between speed and gentle handling
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ArticleCapespan adopts eco-friendly glass filtration
New product can reduce the producers' water waste and energy consumption according to initial tests by the international supplier
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ArticleNew end-effector boosts produce packing
Brillopak design, which works with UniPAKer robot, addresses issue of crates being pushed out of position when packing
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ArticleOcado ups investment in vertical farm
The online retailer increases its share to 70 per cent in Jones Food Company
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ArticleAsda claims blueberry punnet first
Supermarket has launched 100 per cent recyclable punnet with lid that cannot be removed, and plans to roll it out across other lines
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Article£250k for new crop scanning supercomputer
Agri-tech firm Earth Rover receives backing from Midlands innovation fund to develop better crop estimates
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ArticleUK to host 'world first' robotic fruit farm
Berry Gardens joins tech and academic bodies for groundbreaking multi-million pound project in Kent
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa partners with WWF in Colombia
Alliance aims to restore, expand and protect forests and ecosystems in country where paper packaging giant manages 68,000ha of woodland
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ArticleNew FPJ awards celebrate Heroes of Fresh Produce
Entries now open for awards to celebrate outstanding contributions of companies and individuals in UK during Covid-19 crisis