Technology news from FPJ – Page 16
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ArticleTesco use stickers to highlight flood impact
Shoppers will be urged to look beyond any superficial blemishes on potatoes affected by heavy rains this autumn
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ArticleRetailers reducing plastic packaging use
UK Plastics Pact report reveals 3,400 tonnes of plastic packaging already removed from fresh produce
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ArticleNatoora launches plastic-free packaging
High-end supplier develops packaging for Natoora, Waitrose and Whole Foods that can be recycled and home-composted
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ArticlePML invests in pioneering container loading system
Six vehicles commissioned by logistics company will be first in Britain to feature unmanned roller bed system that improves safety
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ArticleCrunch time for Spanish Kakis
Spanish Persimon is ramping up its marketing campaign as production of one of Valencia’s most emblematic fruits soars. Maura Maxwell reports
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ArticleIndoor vertical farms in further M&S stores
German tech produce pioneers, Infarm, furnish six more M&S stores in London with vertical farms
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ArticleMatt Quinn gains Chep promotion
RPC provider names Quinn as its new vice-president in northern Europe
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ArticleMoney talks in packaging
The higher cost of sustainable packaging, and consumers' reluctance to pay more for it, are an obstacle to progress as the fresh produce sector strives to cut its plastic waste
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ArticleFoodVentures to expand global operations
Dutch greenhouse business that prioritises underdeveloped supply chains and markets will open new facility in China
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ArticleBright future for LEDs, predicts Kubo
LEDs, robotic forecasting tools and climate screens have big potential to improve greenhouse production, say speakers at inaugural GTC
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ArticleMorrisons partners with app to fight food waste
Retailer will make up boxes of unsold food that has reached its 'best before' date for sale through Too Good To Go
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ArticleVertical farm picks up innovation award
IGS' new indoor facility recognised for its advanced technology boosting the yield of indoor herb production
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ArticleWaitrose expands packaging-free concept
"Refillable" zones proving successful with Abingdon store the latest Waitrose outlet to feature loose items, including frozen fruit
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ArticleSoilEssentials to sell smart sensors from Norway
Scottish precision farming specialist becomes first and exclusive UK reseller of temperature, humidity and irrigation sensors from 7Sense
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ArticleMorrisons removes black plastic from own brand
Almost 4,000 tonnes of plastic will be made more easily recyclable thanks to the move
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ArticleRenewed confidence in potato sector ahead of BP2019
Show director says upbeat mood in the category has helped him sign up a record number of exhibitors for event on 20 and 21 November
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ArticleReusable fruit and veg bags trialled at Aldi
Supermarket says initiative would remove 113 tonnes of single-use plastic from circulation if adopted nationally
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ArticleTesco ‘to remove 1bn pieces of plastic’
Retailer promises to eliminate plastic from packaging across wide range of own-brand products as part of 2020 pledge
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ArticleChambers opens doors to NextGen growers
Soft fruit supplier hosts educational event for budding fresh produce professionals, including a tour of its recently launched prepared facility
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ArticleFailed merger 'still a great thing' for IPL
Preparing for Asda-Sainsbury's tie-up has left Asda's produce sourcing division in good shape to tackle Brexit and plastic reduction, says MD