Mushroom producer says achievement underscores its approach to compliance and quality assurance
UK sustainable mushroom producer Urban Farm-Produce has attained BRCGS A Grade certification for its vertical farming facility.
Urban Farm-It’s vertical farm combines advanced climate control technology with a 190 sq metre fruiting room capable of producing up to seven tonnes of mushrooms. The facility features front-of-line AEM climate systems, bespoke lighting, and round-the-clock delivery capabilities.
The company said the certification underscored its commitment to food safety, quality, and environmental responsibility, and marked a significant milestone for both the brand and the wider sector.
Elliot Webb, founder and CEO of Urban Farm-It, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to achieve BRCGS certification in our first audit. It demonstrates our rigorous approach to compliance and quality assurance.
”This globally recognised standard enhances trust among retailers, foodservice operators, and consumers that every mushroom meets the highest safety and quality standards.
”Importantly, this success is the result of a groundbreaking partnership with Oakland International, whose expertise in logistics and food safety has been instrumental in helping us deliver a smarter, more resilient food system.”
Urban Farm-It’s vertical farming model already holds Red Tractor and Soil Association Organic certifications and champions closed-loop systems, plastic recycling, and anaerobic digestion of spent substrate.
“This certification validates our mission to combine sustainability with uncompromising food safety and sets the stage for scaling our regenerative food culture across the UK,” Webb added.
“We’re not just growing mushrooms, we’re reinventing how fresh food is cultivated, distributed, and experienced. Our systems are smarter, more resilient, and deeply connected to people and the planet. As we expand, we’ll keep listening, learning, and evolving with the communities that inspire us.”
