Technology news from FPJ – Page 15
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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
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On a role: MorePeople celebrates 20 years
After two decades recruiting candidates for permanent positions in the food industry, MorePeople knows a thing or two about finding the right person for the job. Fred Searle speaks to chief executive and founder Guy Moreton as his company celebrates its 20th anniversary
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Dover becomes fully temperature controlled
Addition of temperature-controlled out-loading chamber means storage, container stripping and distribution can all be done at a set temperature
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We showcase the technologies revolutionising supply chain sustainability as the clock ticks on climate action
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EA warns farmers over illegal waste exports
Environment Agency reports alarming increase in illegal shipments of contaminated agricultural plastic waste at ports
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C.H. Robinson and Microsoft agree tieup
Partnership aims to capitalise on Internet of Things technology to offer greater visibility to fresh produce supply chains
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Rothamsted opens agritech business hub
Renovation of research institution’s Russell Building offers much-needed business space to start-ups in agritech, agrifood and agriscience
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Aldi extends Deliveroo trial to almost 130 stores
Home delivery now available to customers in Scotland and Wales after latest expansion of pilot
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KisanHub secures £1.12m for supply chain data platform
Agritech firm lands funding from EU and UK to accelerate business in Britain and Europe and help improve sustainability of agri-food suppliers
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Morrisons asks brands to cut plastic
Request at annual supplier conference follows commitment to 50 per cent plastic reduction on own-label goods
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New lighting array boosts Flavourfresh Salads
8,000 sq m intelligent system will allow Lancashire grower to produce tomatoes throughout the winter
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Recycling targets get Timcon approval
Wood targets, part of Defra’s interim packaging recycling targets for business, welcomed by industry body
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Canadian telecoms firm launches agritech giant
UK's Muddy Boots is among multiple businesses acquired by Canadian telecoms titan Telus as it looks to optimise global food production
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Green new tech
Two of the three winners at this year’s GreenTech Innovation Awards in Amsterdam offer major benefits for sustainable glasshouse production. Fred Searle speaks to the people behind the cutting-edge new systems
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Smurfit Kappa targets net zero by 2050
Corrugated packaging giant wants to reach “at least net zero” emissions by 2050, with a beefed up 2030 target of a 55 per cent reduction
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Logistics UK tie-up to help with customs after Brexit
Trade body’s collaboration with customs declarations experts AEB will help its members prepare for trade next year
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Sainsbury’s launches trial with Deliveroo
Delivery pilot has begun from store in Hammersmith, with nine more UK shops to be added in coming weeks
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Download FPJ's Anniversary Special
Leading industry figures offer their views on the trade in a series of special opinion columns as we celebrate 125 years as the UK's favourite fresh produce magazine
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AI ‘key to managing local lockdowns’, says logistics giant
UK head of C.H. Robinson says businesses must build more visibility and resilience into logistics operations as Covid-19 restrictions are ramped up
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Abel & Cole debuts compostable bags
Organic food delivery service Abel & Cole has replaced plastic bags with compostable alternatives for its fresh herb range