Highlights
Kate Hofman Wins Twice at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards
LONDON - Kate Hofman, founder of the pioneering GrowUp Farms, the first vertical farm to have a branded bagged salad in major UK supermarkets (Tesco and Iceland), has won two major awards at the prestigious 2023 Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The awards scooped by...
Vertical Farm Wins Two Awards at The Grocer’s Food Awards
GrowUp Farms, a pioneering vertical farm, has won two accolades at The Grocer's New Product and Packaging Awards 2023. GrowUp Farms’ Unbeleafable rocket and baby leaves scooped the Champion of the Deli award at The Grocer's prestigious event this week. The rocket and...
GrowUp Farms Wins Climate Award at 2023 Fresh Produce Awards
Pioneering vertical farm, GrowUp Farms, has won the Climate Award (a Sustainability Excellence Award) in this year's Fresh Produce Consortium Fresh Awards. The Fresh Produce Consortium Fresh Awards features a range of categories that recognise and celebrate all...
Lords Visit GrowUp Farms to Explore Vertical Farming’s Future
Members of the Lords Horticultural Sector Committee visited pioneering Kent-based vertical farm, GrowUp Farms, in Sandwich this week to find out about how vertical farming's future will play a key role in farming. Lord Carter, Lord Colgrain, Lord Coles, Baroness...
GrowUp Farms Finalists in 10 Award Categories
GrowUp Farms, which is the first vertical farm to launch branded salads into major supermarket groups, has its two new salad brands – Unbeleafable and Fresh Leaf Co. – shortlisted in the Deli Category of The Grocer New Product Awards. Unbeleafable and Fresh Leaf Co....
Unbeleafable & Fresh Leaf Co. Finalists in The Grocer Awards
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that both of GrowUp Farms’ brands have been named finalists in The Grocer New Product and Packaging Awards 2023! GrowUp’s latest salad innovation, Unbeleafable, has been selected as a finalist in the Deli Category. Unbeleafable...
GrowUp Farms Featured on BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today show
GrowUp Farms, a pioneering leader in sustainable vertical farming, was recently featured on BBC Radio 4's Farming Today. The segment gave listeners a glimpse into the innovative practices behind the farm's high-quality salad production. Co-founder Tom Webster and Head...
Kent Wildlife Trust Interviews Gillon Dobie, Impact Director
In an engaging podcast, Kent Wildlife Trust Interviews Gillon Dobie, Impact Director at GrowUp Farms, to discuss the future of sustainable farming. This informative conversation sheds light on GrowUp's innovative vertical farming techniques and practices, offering...
Barclays 2023 Entrepreneur Awards: Kate Hofman is a finalist
Kate Hofman, Founder and Chief Brand Officer of GrowUp Farms, has been nominated as a finalist in the prestigious 2023 Barclays Entrepreneur Awards in the Sustainability category. This honor highlights her unwavering dedication to sustainable agriculture and...
Holly Branson pays a visit to GrowUp Farms
In a groundbreaking achievement, GrowUp Farms has emerged as a pioneer in the field of vertical farming, paving the way for a sustainable and pesticide-free year-round salad supply. The innovative farm, powered by 100% renewable energy and supported by local farmers,...
FPC Fresh Awards 2023: GrowUp Farms Nominated four times
GrowUp Farms, a sustainable vertical farming company, is thrilled to announce that they have been nominated for not one, but FOUR categories in this year's FPC Fresh Awards 2023. The FPC Fresh Awards is an esteemed industry awards ceremony celebrating the best in the...
GrowUp Farms Launches First Vertical Farm Grown Salads in Tesco
Pioneering UK vertical farm, GrowUp Farms, has launched Unbeleafable®, the first range of ready-to-eat salads grown in a vertical farm to be sold in a major UK supermarket. Three products from the range will be available in selected Tesco stores from 26 July*. The...