Technology news from FPJ – Page 14
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ArticleOnline grocery sales 'to rise by a third'
Mintel forecasts huge rise in e-commerce due to coronavirus outbreak and predicts lasting changes in UK shopping behaviour
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ArticleHochfeld Intl announces new China JV
UK-based firm Hochfeld International will "significantly increase" sales of seedless grapes to China following deal with packer Zhuang 'an
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ArticleCitrus sales still booming during coronavirus
Citrus category remains in demand despite erratic sales figures from other fresh produce categories
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ArticleNew resource connects farmers and public
Farms to Feed Us is a database that puts small producers in touch with consumers who want to buy their produce
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ArticleOnline farmers’ market targets expansion
NeighbourFood is searching for new suppliers following funding from Food & Drink Scotland to help producers switch to online sales
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ArticleNew robotics
A hotbed of agri-tech innovation, New Zealand’s Robotics Plus is busy bringing its machines to the global market, with topfruit stalwart Adrian Scripps the first UK business to benefit
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ArticleThe fruit simulator
Software capable of producing “digital twins” of real crops mean growers can test their choices on a simulator before making them
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ArticleResealable bags for Florette Classic Crispy
New format is aimed at helping consumers reduce waste and manage portion control
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ArticleRSA raisin exports continue despite delays
Consignments still making it onto vessels despite reduced port terminal capacity and a slowdown in packing
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ArticleFresh tech: six of the best
New technology is constantly being released to help growers in their quest for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Here are six of the most eye-catching innovations on the market right now
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ArticleSmart packaging ‘enhances food safety and security’
StePac says its modified atmosphere packaging can help boost fresh food safety and security amid export delays during coronavirus outbreak
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ArticleCovid-19: platform launched to fight food waste
New platform to help tackle food waste resulting from coronavirus pandemic, aims to match people buying and selling produce
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ArticleFMCG goods 'need wooden pallets'
Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation releases statement in response to the Covid-19 outbreak
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ArticleNew robot could "transform" horticulture
AHDB backed bot will move boxes and trays for indoor and outdoor production
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ArticleRipening revolution
The hunt for the holy grail is over: a new process that is proving revolutionary for avocado ripening is now available in the UK
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ArticleDrysdales automates sprouts packing
Fears over labour shortages prompted Scottish veg suppliers Drysdales to overhaul its packhouse
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ArticleRiverford to offer packaging-free box
New "Box Zero" offers shoppers chance to shop without any packaging, ahead of plans to remove all plastic by end of the year
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ArticleBardsley England appoints Ag-tech director
Antony Yousefian joins Kent topfruit business which has ambitious plans to fully automate in the coming years
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Article£1.2bn supercomputer to predict the weather
Farmers could be among the beneficiaries from government investment in 'world's most powerful' climate supercomputer