Technology news from FPJ – Page 23
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UK ‘closing in’ on large-scale vertical lettuce production
Vertical farm director says indoor production of salad heads in Britain has potential to replace imports from Spain as sector gathers steam
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Reduced-to-clear food app launches in UK
New app will alert consumers in real time to reduced-to-clear fresh food in an attempt to clamp down on wastage
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Koppert to start glasshouse drone trial
The Dutch micro produce specialists have teamed up with PATS Indoor Drone Solutions to trial new drone pest control
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Tesco could delist suppliers for excessive packaging
The retailer has told suppliers packaging standards are now part of its category reviews and ranging decision
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Multi-million pound deal to build new vertical farms in UK
Long-term agreement between Netled Oy and Astwood Infrastructure will supply equipment for four new industrial-scale vertical farms
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Smurfit Kappa creates new grape punnet
Recyclable solution developed for Pomares do Sol comes as more brands seek sustainable packaging solutions
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M&S and Ocado complete tie-up
M&S fights back after two years of falling sales, completing a £750 million JV with delivery specialist Ocado
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Berry Gardens' blueberry pots start well
New snacking format from the Kent collective features four blueberry portions targeting children's fruit consumption
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Scottish innovation provides vision of future farming
AHDB PhD students visit range of fresh produce firms in Scotland to inspire research projects
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Tesco removes home delivery plastic bags
Retailer aims to save 2000 tonnes of plastic by ditching plastic carrier bags in home delivery scheme
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Florette launches microwave green beans
Salad brand leader makes first foray into prepared veg with new line in Blakemore stores
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Recycling: "Everyone's got to take a bit of pain"
UK recycling figures back producers paying for 100 per cent of recycling costs in Britain
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It’s Fresh! signs major Ecuador deal
Agreement with Ecuadorian banana association Acorbanec will see shelf-life tech introduced across 28 growers and exporters in the country
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Driverless tractors ‘can make farming safer’
Experts believe efforts to develop autonomous farm vehicles can make agriculture safer as well as less labour-intensive
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Varietal revolution shakes up grape market
New varieties offering better consistency and unique flavours are driving growth in the grape category, but also creating confusion among consumers
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Retailers making waves in plastic alternatives
Seaweed and Langoustine shells give hope for plastic replacements, UK businesses tell Parliament
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Record tractor delivery for AC Goatham
Kent topfruit grower buys 20 New Holland vehicles as it updates its fleet across 28 farms
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Bidfresh launches fresh food platform
New Fresh Food Hub offers chefs and caterers 'anytime, anywhere' digital ordering solution
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IGS reveal "hugely exciting" £5.4m funding
Indoor and vertical farm technology specialists boosted with new funding round, led by US agri-investors