Technology news from FPJ – Page 9
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Uber Eats adds more Asda stores to app
Users will now have access to speedy delivery ofr more than 1,800 products from over 400 stores
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Smartkas to start strawberry smart farm in Harlow
Dutch agtech firm to build and operate UK smart farm to meet growing demand for locally grown strawberries
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UK gene-editing bill divides opinion
Supporters of gene-editing highlight the potential benefits such as disease tolerance and reduced pesticide use, while critics warn of a lack of transparency, accountability and public consultation
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Join the party at Festival of Fresh!
Fresh Produce Journal’s annual celebration and conference for the UK fruit and vegetable industry is returning with an in-person occasion hosted by Berry Gardens at their home near Maidstone, Kent
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Quantis Heat Stress Alert provides weather warning
Heat Stress Alert warns potato growers of local crop risks for Quantis timing
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Tong unveils new factory
Tong Engineering is celebrating the launch of its new facility with a Grand Opening event in July open to FPJ readers
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Sustainable Foods Summit to examine Ukraine impact
The effect of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on food security and sustainability will be a key topic for discussion at next month’s Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam
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Global Tomato Congress makes impressive return
Around 385 people from 30 countries were in The Hague on 24 May for Fruitnet’s immersive, interactive event
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Soil Association lambasts launch of Genetic Technology Bill
The organic farming association argues the government should prioritise a Food Bill over genetic engineering deregulation in order to boost UK food security
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Countdown to Fruit Logistica 2023: exhibitors can register now
Companies have until end of July to reserve exhibition space at leading fresh produce trade show
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Dogtooth takes robots to Downing Street
Strawberry-harvesting-robot manufacturer Dogtooth Technologies stressed UK growers’ urgent need for labour when it showed its intelligent machines to Boris Johnson
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NIAB opens GreenTech Hub
New £11.3m horticulture research centre opens doors at NIAB’s East Malling site in Kent
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Belgian campaign launches in UK
Belgian produce marketers are targeting retail and foodservice companies in the UK with a message of high quality and sustainability
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Alistair Winter joins KisanHub
Agri-tech software firm hires fresh produce manager as new head of sales
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Smartleaf tech lands Queen’s Award
Babyleaf supplier JW European rewarded for patented misting technology to boost the shelf life of bagged salads
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FPI captures market on the move
Fresh Produce India speakers to discuss exciting market evolution in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic
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‘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