The indoor farming technology specialist has been recognised in Forward Fooding’s global benchmark ranking
Controlled environment agriculture and indoor farming group Urban Crop Solutions (UCS) has once again been selected for the FoodTech 500 ranking 2025.
The FoodTech 500 List, compiled by Forward Fooding, is regarded as the global benchmark for innovation in the agri-food sector.
For the 2025 edition, more than 1,200 companies from 87 countries were evaluated based on, among other criteria, business performance, digital impact and sustainability.
The company said its selection ”confirms the consistent strategic course the company has pursued in recent years”.
UCS deliberately focuses on the development and implementation of scalable, industrial indoor farming solutions, it outlined, ”with a clear B2B positioning, proven technology and economic viability” as key principles.
“For us, this recognition is not an end point, but a confirmation that our approach works,” said Jean-Pierre Coene, CEO of Urban Crop Solutions.
“In a sector that has undergone a strong correction in recent years, we continue to focus on realistic business models and industrial applications that already create demonstrable value today.”
In its 2025 edition, the FoodTech 500 highlights a clear shift within the sector: away from capital-intensive experiments and hype-driven models, towards efficient, integrated solutions that structurally contribute to the food value chain.
UCS explained that it ”explicitly positions itself within this movement”, offering technology that addresses concrete operational needs of customers worldwide.
”With more than ten years of experience in indoor farming, and a solid track record in project development, engineering and execution, Urban Crop Solutions ranks among the more mature players in a sector that continues to professionalise,” it stated.
”Urban Crop Solutions remains committed to shaping the future of food production and production of plant based industrial raw materials through sustainable, scalable and technology-driven solutions.”
