Technology news from FPJ – Page 14
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AI solution promises error-free label verification
Consus Fresh Solutions launches new technology aimed at cutting out pen-and-paper checking and withdrawal fines
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Sainsbury's trials PP recycling scheme
Supermarket to offer recycling system in stores to help deal with packaging common on salad and other fresh products
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Home compostable bag move for Riverford
Box scheme leader to replace 1.25 million plastic bags in partnership with Tipa
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Huntapac enjoys best Christmas ever
Volume sales up 12 per cent in December, with packhouse investments helping veg supplier keep pace with rising demand
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New app wants to spearhead Pick for Britain drive
App uses social media to track down prospective seasonal workers and matches them with producers, making sure they appreciate tough realities of the job
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Vertical farming ‘at a crossroads’
Building the right business model to balance resource usage with socio-economic conditions is crucial to capturing new markets, say speakers ahead of Agri-TechE event
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Berry Gardens makes green gains
Raft of environmental measures are bearing fruit at new packhouse, with solar energy system saving over 250 tonnes of CO2 emissions to date
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CFL panel explores future of food retail
Bricks-and-mortar retail still has “a long way to run”, but online, automation and big data are the trends to watch, say panellists
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Technology secret to success at Ocado
Ocado’s high-tech model benefits customers and the business’ bottom line, says CEO Mel Smith
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ProducePack promises eco solution
New range of packaging solutions is said to marry looks with functionality and performance
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TIPA and PerfoTec team up to tackle waste
New partnership aims to offer fully compostable packaging that will significantly extend fresh produce shelf life
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Natures Way ups salad packer order
Natures Way Foods orders more salad packing machines to keep pace with growing demand for its products
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Riverford leads way on home-compostable
UK organic veg box company completes milestone switch for all fruit and veg items to home-compostable packaging, saving 21 tonnes of plastic a year
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Tong pushes ahead with new factory
Veg-handling-equipment manufacturer announces go-ahead for second phase development of new facility in Lincolnshire
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Five retail trends to watch in 2021
Tech upgrades, ecommerce and meal inspiration will be prominent in the global retail sector this year, according to a new report from IGD
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“Inspirational” PSE co-founder dies aged 59
Jane Gorick, who had more than 30 years’ experience in packaging sector, will be remembered as “inspirational, fun, yet deeply professional"
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CambridgeHOK appoints new engineering director
Dr Ian MacKenzie will oversee structural engineering on firm’s large-scale projects, including new commercial glasshouses and vertical farms
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Hydrogen funding for James Hutton
Plans underway for green hydrogen-powered farm with the aim of providing a blueprint for primary producers in Scotland
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Concern over rural broadband funding
Budget for rural connectivity is apparently slashed in Autumn Spending Review, sparking fears for farm connectivity
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Harvest London becomes pizza chain's basil supplier
Hydroponic grower now supplies 100 per cent of Pizza Pilgrims' basil from its vertical farm in North London