Technology news from FPJ – Page 3
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Article‘Activated air’ seed cleaning ‘accelerates germination’
Trials of chemical-free seed treatment show “significant reductions in infections, improved germination rates, higher yield and reduced losses” in baby leaf salads
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Sainsbury's adopts Amazon contactless tech
Supermarket is using Amazon's Just Walk Out technology in its contactless, checkout-free store in Holborn
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Proseal expands offer
Tray-sealing machine manufacturer Proseal now offers "complete end of line packaging solution" after company developments
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Metos UK unveils new potato tech
Potato-shaped sensor for in-store monitoring and app for yield estimates are among new introductions
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JLP launches Circular Future Fund
John Lewis's £1m grant initiative is looking for projects that help speed the move towards a more circular economy
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Tong eyes global growth
Veg handling machinery specialist Tong appoints sales directors to drive customer growth worldwide
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No more greenwash
Comment: Marcel Koks, industry & solution strategy director, food & beverage, Infor, asks how food firms can practise what they preach when it comes to delivering on sustainability commitments
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Warehouse shortages add to food sector woes
Food sector warns government of "acute" warehouse staff and space shortages ahead of Christmas
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Waitrose launches UK’s first carbon-neutral potato
Root Zero potatoes from Puffin Produce are produced and packed sustainably to remove CO2, boost soil health and biodiversity, and cut plastic waste
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Recycling solution for Tesco cut fruit
Partnership between Tesco and Faerch will see own-brand cut fruit and other products' packaging contain 30 per cent rPET
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City-dwelling Brits 'turn to urban farming'
Samsung releases survey into home-growing desires to coincide with its Project Plant initiative
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Indoor agritech firm lists on LSE
Light Science Technologies has raised £5m to boosts its position in the indoor agritech sensor and lighting market
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Tong talks automation at BP2021
British manufacturer Tong keeps an eye on automation at BP2021 British Potato exhibition
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Proseal exhibits at Fruit Attraction
Proseal to showcase fresh packing developments at Fruit Attraction show in Madrid next month
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LST scoops gong at vertical farming awards
Light Science Technologies wins ‘Best Sustainability Initiative’ at Vertical Farming World Awards
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Gas shortage hits UK food supplies
Europe's gas shortage is creating fresh chaos to UK food supplies, food sector warns
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Morrisons rolls out banana-bag ban
The retailer says it will remove 45 million single-use plastic banana bags a year with ban pledge launched today
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New Caretaker speeds up spud grading, says grower
Scottish potato grower says custom-built new Caretaker from Tong saves labour and streamlines grading process
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Lidl expands 'REset Plastic' initiative
Lidl builds on plastic reduction with new compostable fruit and veg bags and recycling scheme trial
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New cranes arrive at Dover
Cargo terminal bolsters facilities with installation of two harbour cranes that can handle palletised fruit, steel, breakbulk, containers and more
