Robotic harvesting of vegetables, automated weeding techniques and the use of sensitive disease detection software were among the innovative technologies showcased at the UK’s National Centre for Food Manufacturing as part of a new agri-tech initiative. Launched in line with the Government’s quest for the UK to become a...
The University of Lincoln’s National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) has been highlighted for good practice for its work to encourage sustainable growth in a national report about food security. The report, Food Leading 4.0: growing university-business collaboration for the UK’s food economy, has been written by the National...
The Produce World Group is launching its new Agri-Food Trainee Scheme to provide opportunities for local young people to develop their careers with a leading fresh produce business. Â The 3 to 5 year scheme will enable successful recruits to gain experience in all aspects of the business and a...
Guest speakers from ACO, BASF and Ecolab will present a session on the benefits of hygienic design (drains and flooring) within the food sector. Tuesday 7th October 2014 at the National Centre for Food Manufacturing Registration at 9.30am, finishing at 12pm. The future success of the UK Food industry...
Food Matters Live is an exciting, free to attend event taking place at London’s ExCeL on Tuesday 18 – Thursday 20 November 2014 which will tackle one of the most important issues of our time – the relationship between food, health and nutrition. It will feature over 450 high...
The University of Lincoln is undertaking cutting edge research into Steam Infusion as part of a collaborative Research and Development project aimed at providing safe and healthy foods funded by the UK Technology Strategy Board (TSB) under the Nutrition for Life initiative. Steam Infusion is a unique cooking process...