2023 Vertical Farming World Awards Winners Announced
The winners of the Vertical Farming World Awards 2023 were announced on 10 October at a Gala Dinner during the 4th annual Vertical Farming World Congress in London.
The awards are organised by global food and drink experts Zenith Global. Celebrating excellence and
innovation across the global vertical farming industry, entries were invited in 10 award categories
spanning crops, technology, sustainability and commercial initiatives.
The Winners
Best Crop Innovation
- UrbanKisaan – Bred Okra seeds to be grown in vertical hydroponics, other plants include tomato, chilli and brinjal
Best Crop Enhancement
- Spread – Techno Fresh
Best Yield Improvement
- Vertical Future – 24% increase in energy conversion efficiency for whole head lettuce production
Best Technology Development
- TTA – bHarvest: high tech harvester for indoor-grown crops
Best AI/Automation Development
- KETOS – KETOS SHIELD
Best Farm Design Innovation
- Vertical Future – INFT
Best New Vertical Farming Facility
- Nippon Koi Farm Pte Ltd – Singapore SG Aquaponic
Best Product Marketing
- Ljusgårda/Supernormal Greens – A completely normal salad grown in a Supernormal way.
Best Business Diversification/Development
- Bowery – Bowery Salad Kits
Best Sustainability Initiative
- ELLEPOT A/S – 18.4 Tons Plastic Reduction with Ellepot System for Hydroponic Farm
Notes for Editors
- A visual is attached for publication
- For further information, please contact:
Matilda Grove, Events & Awards Manager, Zenith Global Ltd
8 Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AB, United Kingdom
t +44 (0)1225 327900 e mgrove@zenithglobal.com w zenithglobal.com