Technology news from Fresh Produce Journal

Technology news stories with a direct relevance to the UK fresh produce business, including updates on production and harvesting systems, sorting and grading machinery, packaging, coldstorage and controlled atmosphere, digital management, robots and automation, vertical farming, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

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Berry business bursting with potential

2025-03-13T16:43:00+00:00By

Fruitnet Berry Congress hears how there’s plenty of room for growth in the category – but better marketing is key

There's great interest in the adoption of technology in horticulture

Global agrifoodtech sector ‘showing signs of stabilising’

2025-03-07T10:07:00+00:00By

The UK has retained its position as the fourth-largest agrifoodtech investment market globally

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APPG on Science & Technology in Agriculture chair calls for total policy reset

2025-03-07T09:25:00+00:00By

George Freeman believes the UK needs a new approach to ensure its food security

The FPJ Tech & Packaging Special comes out in April

Coming soon: FPJ Tech & Packaging Special

2025-03-03T12:30:00+00:00

FPJ’s Tech & Packaging Special gives you the inside track on the innovations making the sector more efficient and sustainable than ever before

Robots such as Saga's Thorvald have a big future in horticulture

£500k Innovate UK grant to create Agri-Robotics Regulatory Network

2025-02-17T11:08:00+00:00By

Development of robotic solutions is seen as key for the future of UK horticulture

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Hoogstraten to stage fifth International Strawberry Congress

2025-02-13T11:58:00+00:00By

The Belgian city of Antwerp will once again host the International Strawberry Congress this September, with organisers Hoogstraten promising a “blend of commerce and science”

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Cauliflower trials bring brassica category together in Cornwall

2025-02-10T15:11:00+00:00By

Brassica growers, agronomists, packers and breeders head down to southwest UK for annual cauliflower trials that have been run by the Duchy College for 32 years

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Fruit Logistica presents the European Statistics Handbook 2025

2025-01-28T12:11:00+00:00In partnership with

An in-depth look at market developments, economic challenges and climate impacts in the fruit trade – now available for free on the website

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Farmers need support to reap the benefits of AI

2025-01-27T16:20:00+00:00By

Sarah Addezio, senior innovation partner at Digital Catapult, says that several key barriers currently stand in the way of AI adoption among farmers

South Africa continues to innovate with its production practices

South African stonefruit sector ramps up focus on innovation

2025-01-27T15:02:00+00:00By

Growers are adopting a range of new techniques and research projects

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NFU president Tom Bradshaw

NFU furious after Defra pulls SFI scheme

2025-03-12T12:18:00+00:00By

Defra delivers ”another shattering blow” to farmers with sudden closure of SFI applications, says NFU

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Avocados “unfairly scapegoated” says WAO

2025-03-12T11:29:00+00:00By

World Avocado Organisation responds to UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s interview in The Times, where he expressed concerns over the fruit’s environmental impact

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Rockit launches new marketing platform ahead of strong 2025 season

2025-03-11T23:49:00+00:00By

New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season  

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South African avocados due in Europe this week

2025-03-11T16:41:00+00:00By

Excellent season with the potential for a record export crop is on the cards for South Africa this year

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Defra discussion on plant health fee hike bears little fruit

2025-03-11T16:12:00+00:00By

Comment: Mike Parr, CEO UK & Ireland of perishable logistics giant PML Seafrigo, wonders whether Defra will heed industry concerns on plant health fee hike and give AOS green light