Latest news on vertical farming

Finding the right technology in the berry business

Expert speakers at Fruitnet Berry Congress, which took place in London on 19 March, highlighted the potential of various technological solutions to address issues surrounding labour, energy, quality and waste in the berry category

New salad farm to set up 1.1km underground

A new project will explore the potential for underground food production in a working deep sea salt mine off the coast of north east England

Berry business faces up to new challenges as growth continues

Investment in varieties, segmentation, marketing and technology will help build more profitable berry business, delegates heard at Fruitnet Berry Congress

Designing the future of strawberries

Dyson Farming’s Steve Barker shows Nina Pullman round the company’s cutting-edge glasshouse complete with robotic pickers and a vertical, rotating growing system

Singapore to invest S$70mn to boost local farm output

Second instalment of the Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Fund to support projects that increase capacity and capability in local production 

Fruitnet Berry Congress still the best place to track innovation in berries

Conference and networking event brings business leaders together to discuss better products, stronger supply chains, and new market trends

British farm aims to grow avocados on landfill

Wiltshire-based project sets ambitious target to produce large volume of fruit and vegetables on top of a rubbish dump

Fruit Logistica Briefing: AI is changing everything – are you ready for it?

In partnership with Fruit Logistica

Watch a recording of the event’s fascinating discussion on artificial intelligence and automation in the fresh produce business

Vertical farm GrowUp made losses of £3.7mn before administration sale agreed

Kent-based supplier of vertically-grown leafy salads was sold before Christmas to a new private equity subsidiary, with new documents revealing company’s financial performance

Startup World at Fruit Logistica 2026: Where the business begins

In partnership with Fruit Logistica

18 startups from 11 countries meet decision-makers at the event’s special showcase, accompanied by Farming Forward’s handpicked pitches

Fischer Farms gains LEAF accreditation for Norwich vertical farm

Company says achievement is part of its long-term vision for low-impact production

Is the divide in the tomato market destined to widen?

Faced with new challenges, some foresee the increasing commoditisation of fresh tomatoes, despite continued success for premium varieties

Future of tomatoes in the spotlight in Malaga

Tomato experts gathered in the Spanish city of Malaga this week for Fruitnet Tomato Congress, a two-day event highlighting the big future challenges facing the category, as well as the opportunities and solutions for businesses

Fruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes

On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand

IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show concludes after “transformative days”

The International Fresh Produce Association’s flagship event attracted attendees from more than 50 countries, with record buyer engagement and major announcements including a new data intelligence platform

Protected Cropping Australia welcomes Michael Simonetta and Ben Hoodless to board

Appointments signal new era for organisation as it guides industry through period of rapid change

Fischer Farms appoints sales director to new tech division

Vertical farming company’s new tech arm will manufacture scalable and efficient ‘grow containers’ for deployment worldwide

Fruitnet Tomato Congress goes on tour in southern Spain

The second day of Fruitnet Tomato Congress, held in Malaga on 11-12 November, sees delegates explore the facilities of Rijk Zwaan, Unica Group and Granada La Palma

New Zealand’s 26 Seasons signs Saudi strawberry partnership

26 Seasons and Qassim Strawberry & Fruit Cooperative Society sign commercial partnership

Scottish firms behind world-first GigaFarm in Dubai

Agritech manufacturer IGS and deployment partner Modutec have teamed up for a project designed to replace 1 per cent of food imports in the UAE

Vertical Future in administration after losses widen

Ag-tech company that opened eight vertical farms across the UK has appointed administrators after heavy losses and failure to secure more funding