Highlights
Food, Purpose and Mental Health: Inside Will Howard’s Commercial Journey
Our UK MD & CCO, Will Howard, recently joined Jay Sherwood on the Recipe for Greatness podcast to talk about his journey from hospitality to a leading role at one of the UK’s most innovative food businesses right here at GrowUp Farms. Will’s story starts...
GrowUp Farms Partners with City Harvest London
We’ve teamed up with City Harvest London to make sure surplus food from our farm goes where it’s needed most, not to waste. City Harvest rescues surplus food and redistributes it to people across London who need it, providing free, nutritious meals through...
Unbeleafable Zesty Baby Leaves: Finalists at the UK Quality Food Awards 2025
UNBELEAFABLE news! We’re thrilled to share that GrowUp Farms’ Unbeleafable Zesty Baby Leaves have been shortlisted as finalists in the “All-Year Round Salad” category at the UK Quality Food Awards 2025! These prestigious awards have been celebrating the very best in...
Unlocking the Potential of Agri-Tech in the UK
Our Impact Director, Gillon Dobie, recently shared his thoughts in the Environment Journal on how the UK Government can help unlock the full potential of agri-tech. In his article, Gillon highlights the incredible innovation happening across the sector, from laser...
GrowUp Farms Founder Shortlisted at the British Farming Awards
Big news! Our very own Tom Webster has been named a finalist for the Sustainable Farmer of the Year award at the British Farming Awards 2025. In October, Tom will be heading to the big event, sponsored by Morrisons, to celebrate alongside some of the UK’s most...
Building a Future Food System: GrowUp Farms in The Times
The Times recently spoke to our CEO, Mike Hedges, about the future of vertical farming and how GrowUp Farms is scaling up to meet Britain’s demand for sustainable, locally grown food. Mike, who joined as CEO in November 2024, has already overseen a 50% increase in...
Eight in Ten Brits Want More Homegrown Fruit & Veg
A new nationwide survey commissioned by GrowUp Farms has found that the majority of UK shoppers are actively looking for more homegrown fruit and vegetables. The research, conducted with 2,000 UK adults, highlights a strong appetite for locally produced food and a...
UK Government Recognises Agri-Tech as a Frontier Sector
The UK Government’s new 10-year Industrial Strategy has officially recognised agri-tech as one of the nation’s “frontier sectors”, alongside industries such as aerospace and advanced materials. This milestone reflects the growing innovation, collaboration, and...
GrowUp Farms Achieves AA+ Rating in BRCGS Audit
GrowUp Farms has achieved an AA+ rating in our latest BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety audit, a globally recognised certification that reflects our ongoing commitment to the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and operational excellence. The AA+...
Unbeleafable’s New Look Is Here: Shaking Up the Salad Aisle
Unbeleafable’s New Look Has Landed! We’re shaking up the salad aisle with a bold Unbeleafable new look, a fresh identity that’s as vibrant and flavourful as the leaves inside every pack. Our love for fresh flavours, vibrant food, and healthy eating inspired us to...
GrowUp Farms Submits B Impact Assessment for B Corp Recertification
This week, GrowUp Farms submitted our B Impact Assessment as part of the recertification process to remain a Certified B Corporation. A B Corp goes through this process every three years to ensure accountability and continuous improvement. To explore what this means...
GrowUp Farms at Economist Impact’s 10th Annual Sustainability Week
This week, our Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Tom Webster, joined a panel at Economist Impact’s 10th Annual Sustainability Week. The discussion brought together leaders from across the food sector, including Jeff Tripician (Creminelli Fine Meats), Sally...