Technology news from FPJ – Page 15
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ArticleJD Cooling to install UK's first Softripe system
Worldwide Fruit becomes first UK supplier to invest in ripening tech that won silver in FLIA 2019
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ArticleBerryWorld in sustainable packaging push
Global soft-fruit supplier introduces range of measures to make its packaging more recyclable and environmentally friendly
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ArticleBan on plastic waste exports in Environment Bill
New powers for the government to crack down on outsourcing of plastic pollution included in return of Environment Bill
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ArticleIceland dumps plastic in major trial
Switch to plastic-free and reduced-plastic packaging on fresh produce promises major environmental benefits
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ArticleSeed exporters visit Netherlands
AHDB seed potato study group looks at competitor's efforts ahead of Fruit Logistica
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ArticleSainsbury's commits to net zero emissions by 2040
Outgoing chief executive Mike Coupe said supermarket will slash CO2 in twenty years, ahead of government targets
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ArticleRiverford co-owners star in new campaign
Guy Singh-Watson's organic business pushes back against supermarkets, air freight and pesticides in short film
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ArticleSignify launches new LED toplighting
New LED toplighting consumes 50 per cent less energy while matching HPS light output, according to Dutch lighting specialist
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ArticlePlant-based incubator to offer up to €200,000
ProVeg Incubator exclusively develops plant-based start-up businesses
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ArticleHalf of new indoor growers ‘have no ag experience’
Controlled environment production attracts high percentage of young entrants, with funding a major challenge, new survey reveals
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ArticleBrassica growers at "rock bottom" after record rainfall
UK growers are now considering switching to more profitable crops following two loss-making seasons
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ArticleEnergy specialist joins CambridgeHOK
Charlotte Penn aims to bring her energy experience to creating more efficient horticultural operations
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ArticleBerry bot backed by equity funds
Fieldwork Robotics' ongoing robotic raspberry picker project receives further investment from capital markets
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ArticleNew machine enriches vitamin D in mushrooms
Collaboration between UK firm JenAct and Xenon of the US sees breakthrough that promises major boost to mushrooms
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ArticleNational Food Strategy will create a citizens' assembly
Head of the National Food Strategy, Henry Dimbleby, promises a "random and representative" group to steer UK's food industry
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Article"Plastic alternatives could be worse for environment"
Supermarket representatives tell Green Alliance they are risking the environment by rushing to ditch plastics
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ArticlePlans for mammoth vertical farm near London
Company behind Europe’s largest vertical farm is planning to build a plant four times the size with backing from Ocado
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ArticleBerry Gardens installs state-of-the-art solar array
The 3,614-panel installation at growers’ co-op’s new site is one of largest optimised systems of its kind in UK
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ArticleNew Gousto packaging will help halve plastic use
Meal kit provider expects to honour its 50 per cent reduction pledge in 2020, having already cut plastic use by more than 100 tonnes in 2019
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ArticlePerfoTec launches machinery for shelf life extension
The Dynamic Liner System will allow growers and packers to produce liner bags on location and therefore extend shelf life and save on costs