Agritech Innovation Pivotal for UK Food Security
Reading Time: 2 minutes Entire Supply Chain Unites to Urge Government Action In an unprecedented move, the entire UK food and drink supply chain, including the farming industry, has
Reading Time: 2 minutes Entire Supply Chain Unites to Urge Government Action In an unprecedented move, the entire UK food and drink supply chain, including the farming industry, has
Reading Time: 2 minutes GreenTech Amsterdam 2024 has concluded, leaving a lasting impression of a horticultural industry on the cusp of transformation. Pioneering companies unveiled groundbreaking innovations that promise
Reading Time: 2 minutes Apeel Sciences has introduced the final pillars of its initiative, “The Apeel Leverage,” aimed at enhancing the fresh produce supply chain. This initiative includes two
Reading Time: 7 minutes Between climate change, disease, loss of soil health, and more, the agricultural sector is facing a myriad of challenges – urban farming could solve these
Reading Time: 3 minutes “The problem is not that people aren’t willing to eat leafy greens, but that it is difficult to produce them in an efficient, predictable way
Reading Time: 3 minutes The United Kingdom’s agricultural sector is at the cusp of a transformative journey towards sustainability. As global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and
Reading Time: 2 minutes In 2024, Europe’s agritech sector continues to thrive, driven by innovation and sustainable practices. Here are five leading agritech companies in Europe that are highly
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is calling for bold innovators to take centre stage at the prestigious FPC Fresh Awards 2024. With expanded categories highlighting
Reading Time: 2 minutes In a bold move to elevate the United Kingdom’s agricultural and environmental sectors, Defra is considering the introduction of a groundbreaking fund aimed at maximising
Reading Time: 3 minutes British growers, facing a confluence of challenges, have welcomed the release of the government’s five-year seasonal-worker pledge. Ali Capper, executive chair of British Apples and Pears Limited
Reading Time: < 1 minute Climate tech startups in the UK attracted a record £1.09 billion in venture capital investment during 2020, signaling a decisive shift towards sustainability-focused innovation within
Reading Time: 2 minutes An innovative new food product may seem unremarkable at first glance. Ravioli made from solein, a protein produced by Finnish firm Solar Foods, carries the
Reading Time: 2 minutes British agriculture, a foundational pillar of the nation’s economy and sustenance, faces an urgent need for transformation. Amidst rapidly evolving global conditions, the sector must
Reading Time: < 1 minute Innovate UK CEO Indro Mukerjee has unveiled the UK Agri-Tech Centre, establishing the nation’s largest agri-tech powerhouse. This groundbreaking initiative merges three existing centers –
Reading Time: < 1 minute Tesco has partnered with four international grocery leaders – Woolworths Group, Ahold Delhaize, Empire Company Ltd, and Shoprite – to establish W23 Global, a collaborative
Reading Time: 2 minutes The red planet may be millions of miles away, but visions of fresh produce orbiting Earth are tantalizingly closer thanks to a visionary UK agritech
Reading Time: 2 minutes A new project seeks to empower plant breeders with cutting-edge research tools and genomic resources with the goal of rapidly developing more resilient, climate-resistant crops.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Over the preceding decade, CRISPR technology has witnessed substantial advancements, buoyed by significant investments from both private and public sectors. However, questions linger regarding the
Reading Time: 2 minutes Fresca Group Limited, a leading entity in the UK’s fresh produce sector, has unveiled Thanet Earth’s foray into the leafy salad market through the acquisition
Reading Time: 2 minutes Traditional farming methods are increasingly under pressure, facing a changing climate, limited space for crops, and dwindling water supplies. But aeroponic cultivation could be just
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