Latest news on vertical farming
All the latest important developments in the field of vertical farming
M&S unveils four vertically-farmed salad mixes
The new launches, including baby garlic kale and sorrel leaves, are packed within 60 seconds and offer five days extended shelf life
Oishii ready to expand vertical strawberry production
Company says it will increase its use of robotics and invest in R&D as it develops distribution across US and Canada
Australia’s protected cropping industry comes together at HFF Conference 2026
Conference programming covered advancements in IPM and how high-tech greenhouse systems and innovations from Europe can be adapted for Australian conditions
Eternal.ag launches robot-ready trolley
German agritech startup Eternal.ag has introduced a modular trolley system that can be upgraded into a fully-autonomous harvesting robot
Fischer Farms partners with City Harvest
First donation from vertical farming agri-tech company has led to 1.3 tonnes of surplus leafy greens and herbs distributed to charities across London
Macfrut confirms plan for new Growtech Europe show
Cesena Fiera confirms partnership with Informa Markets to create new greenhouse production technologies event in 2027
Urban Crop Solutions selected for prestigious agri-food ranking
The indoor farming technology specialist has been recognised in Forward Fooding’s global benchmark ranking
Sumitomo invests in HarvestX’s automated strawberry pollinator
Japanese conglomerate to help develop and deploy automated solutions for indoor strawberry production
Keep calm and berry on: Top takeaways from Fruitnet Berry Congress
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by FPJ editor Fred Searle for a berry-themed edition of The Fresh Ideas Show podcast
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
Comment: Greenhouse tech is often ‘too costly to scale’
Technological complexity and high costs will continue to restrict growth of covered production, especially in the US, says Kubo CEO
New AD plants to help power ‘next gen’ mushrooms and vertical farming
JV between Oakland International’s development arm and Cannington Enterprises will see food waste turned into energy to help power high-tech farming enterprises
Fruit Logistica Briefing: AI is changing everything – are you ready for it?
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
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
Mailbag: Vertical farming, food surplus and EAT-Lancet
In the latest episode of the FPJ podcast, Nina Pullman and Michael Barker answer listener questions, plus Michael meets sitcom star and US Tiffani Thiessen
La Trobe University launches A$27mn protected cropping hub
The research hub will work closely with industry to solve practical challenges
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
Fischer Farms achieves top BRC food safety grade
The company behind one of the world’s largest vertical farms has achieved the highest possible grade in its first BRC food safety audit, marking a significant milestone for the business
New mushroom farm opens on distribution site
The seven-tonne capacity farm is set to open under new partnership between mushroom producer Urban Farm-It and logistics provider Oakland International