Technology news from FPJ – Page 9
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NewsEU-UK trade deal stifles exports, new study shows
A report from Aston University finds a 27 per cent drop in UK export value and 32 per cent drop in imports from EU since 2021
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NewsCNS and SeaRates to launch new online logistics platform
CNS Enterprise aims to make global shipping more efficient and cost effective
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NewsSolasta Bio secures £10.7m investment to develop bioinsecticides
Funding will be used to advance peptide-based bioinsecticides that selectively target pests, while protecting beneficial pollinators such as bees
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NewsBlue Cube launches new energy-saving blast freezer
New technology is promising ‘unprecedented’ levels of thermal efficiency
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NewsChipotle trials robot tech to speed up avocado prep
Automation is a priority for chain whose workers will process almost 60,000 tonnes of the fruit this year
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NewsOSY Group’s tech trials begin in six countries
Xtend antimicrobial packaging coating is being trialled by grocers, food producers, packaging companies and exporters
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NewsThe Felix Project launches new platform for small, one-off food donations
Felix Connect service directly links food donors to community organisations across London, allowing “ad hoc or quirky donations” to be accepted too
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News‘Positive response’ from Defra on implementing Precision Breeding Act
Open letter signed by science and agri-food leaders urged new government to act quickly to make gene editing possible in England
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NewsGander signs up to Wrap’s Courtauld Commitment 2030
Food waste reduction app signs Courtauld Commitment 2030 to have “bigger impact, faster” on sustainability of UK food sector
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NewsNew raspberry harvesting bot works ‘at same speed and quality’ as humans
Fieldworker 1, from Fieldwork Robotics, uses AI technology to improve berry ripeness detection
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NewsProseal scoops 2024 AgTech Breakthrough Award
UK fresh produce packaging solutions specialist wins FoodTech Equipment of the Year award for its Case De-Stacker
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NewsFarmers to receive free expert advice on nature-friendly practices
The Future Farm Resilience programme aims to provide business planning advice to assist UK farmers
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NewsUCT debuts blueberry harvesting tool
Device shows 7 per cent increase in productivity and 87 per cent reduction in fruit losses in manual harvesting
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NewsFresh Direct secures tieup with third British vertical farming supplier
GrowUp Farms is the latest supplier to work with the footservice giant
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NewsNew tech helps importer avoid the avocado hard sell
Well-timed investment in technology and a carefully planned procurement programme have combined to give UK importer Worldwide Fruit a considerable advantage
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NewsVertical farming ‘greener than first thought’, study finds
Vertical farming could save land and reduce climate change impact of growing crops, researchers reveal
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NewsBlue Cube invests in new systems for portable cold stores
Cold storage specialist says the temperature-control technology will help suppliers reduce energy consumption and optimise operational efficiency
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NewsBiofresh Safestore offers discount to visitors of new potato event
Potato sprout control specialist will give 10 per cent discount to Potato Days attendees who commit to a site survey
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FeaturesCould a new crop of apple ideas bear fruit in Hungary?
By employing advanced production methods, planting better varieties, and coordinating their marketing efforts, apple growers in the country appear to have given themselves a greater chance of commercial success
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NewsQuantaFill box filler boosts AKP Group
Haith-developed technology brings improvements to potato supplier