Reading Time: 2 minutes Fresh Direct, a leading UK provider of foodservice fresh produce, has strengthened its commitment to innovative farming by partnering with GrowUp Farms, a British vertical
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK’s food security is teetering on a precarious edge. With climate change disrupting traditional agriculture, Brexit complicating imports, and global conflicts creating further uncertainties,
Reading Time: 2 minutes A recent study conducted by the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has shed new light on the environmental viability of vertical farming,
Reading Time: 3 minutes In 2024, the UK has positioned itself at the forefront of the global agritech revolution, leading the way with groundbreaking innovations and strategic investments. This
Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK’s agritech sector has seen significant advancements this year, particularly with the establishment of the UK Agri-Tech Centre, which aims to drive innovation at
Reading Time: < 1 minute Bloemteknik (t/a Bloem), a leading provider of customised horticultural lighting solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Ecopromt, a company specialising in the design and
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: 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: 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: 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 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 In Gloucestershire, one of the UK’s most technologically sophisticated indoor farms has commenced operations, revolutionising the way salad crops are cultivated. Utilising a controlled environment,
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the world of agriculture, innovation is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. As urban spaces expand and arable land shrinks, the agricultural sector
Reading Time: 3 minutes A pioneering project led by LettUs Grow – in collaboration with Fotenix, Rothamsted Research, CHAP, and Vertically Urban – is set to revolutionise the Total
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