Technology news from FPJ – Page 18
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New crops developed for vertical farming
New study outlines the huge potential for vertical farming in the UK, promising more stable crops for growers
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Scotland set for new vertical farm
New facility will be built in Aberdeenshire in late 2020 following deal between Intelligent Growth Solutions and Vertefarm
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Aldi to cut plastic use by 50 per cent
Ambitious target gives the supermarket five years to take 74,000 tonnes of plastic out of its product range
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Bosch UK joins forces with Fieldwork Robotics
Tech giant to help University of Plymouth robotics specialist accelerate development of its ‘soft robotic arms’ for picking soft fruit and veg
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Walton joins recycled packaging specialist
Former WRAP, Innocent and Pepsi executive will focus on CSR and sustainability at Faerch UK
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J.O. Sims invests in new packhouse machinery
New heat sealer from Packaging Automation supports supplier’s ‘rapid growth’
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Asda cuts plastic from salad and asparagus lines
The supermarket has ditched plastic forks and plastic trays form several fresh produce lines
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UK peers to open door for gene-edited crops
"Number of peers" in House of Lords allegedly keen to amend new Agriculture Bill in favour of gene-editing in England
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Electronic apple boosts Brillopak tech
New digital topfruit gives machinery manufacturer valuable insight to improve its robotic crate packer for fresh produce
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Download the new FPJ Science Special
The new Fresh Produce Journal Science Special covers the latest scientific and varietal developments in Britain's fresh produce industry
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Supply chains face "major changes"
CH Robinson's UK head predicts big changes for supply chains post-Covid-19
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FIMM secures £1m credit to boost production
Perthshire potato supplier will invest the cash in a major new optical potato grader after HSBC UK agreed new facilities
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Online grocery sales 'to rise by a third'
Mintel forecasts huge rise in e-commerce due to coronavirus outbreak and predicts lasting changes in UK shopping behaviour
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Hochfeld Intl announces new China JV
UK-based firm Hochfeld International will "significantly increase" sales of seedless grapes to China following deal with packer Zhuang 'an
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Citrus sales still booming during coronavirus
Citrus category remains in demand despite erratic sales figures from other fresh produce categories
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New resource connects farmers and public
Farms to Feed Us is a database that puts small producers in touch with consumers who want to buy their produce
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Online farmers’ market targets expansion
NeighbourFood is searching for new suppliers following funding from Food & Drink Scotland to help producers switch to online sales
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New robotics
A hotbed of agri-tech innovation, New Zealand’s Robotics Plus is busy bringing its machines to the global market, with topfruit stalwart Adrian Scripps the first UK business to benefit
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The fruit simulator
Software capable of producing “digital twins” of real crops mean growers can test their choices on a simulator before making them
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Resealable bags for Florette Classic Crispy
New format is aimed at helping consumers reduce waste and manage portion control