Key Takeaways
- Fischer Farms, the UK-based vertical farming company, has entered a strategic partnership with Seed Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, to fast-track its entry into the UAE and wider MENA region.
- Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Burton-on-Trent, UK, the company operates two major vertical farms, growing pesticide-free salads, herbs, and plants year-round in climate-controlled, biosecure environments.
- Fischer Farms launched Fischer Farms Technology (FFT) in 2025 to deliver flexible, scalable modular indoor farming solutions, with plans to expand into staple crops such as rice and wheat.
- Through the partnership, the company anticipates improved market access, greater regulatory alignment, and stronger relationships with key stakeholders in agriculture, retail, and food security across MENA.
- Seed Group brings extensive regional networks, institutional connections, and market insights, including links to royal and governmental entities, to support the company's regional expansion.
Fischer Farms Partners with Seed Group for MENA Market Entry
Fischer Farms, the UK-based vertical farming company, has announced a strategic partnership with Seed Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, to accelerate its entry into the UAE and wider MENA region. The partnership is designed to draw on Seed Group's extensive regional network, long-standing market insights, and institutional connections — including links to royal and governmental entities — to support Fischer Farms' expansion into UAE and MENA agriculture markets.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with such a prestigious organisation as Seed Group, whose unrivalled regional influence, strategic expertise and deep-rooted connections will be instrumental in accelerating Fischer Farms' growth across Dubai, the UAE and wider MENA region. This partnership represents a major milestone for Fischer Farms as we bring our proven vertical farming technology into markets where sustainable, resilient food production is more important than ever. Together, we have an incredible opportunity not only to expand our business, but to support broader regional ambitions around food security, agricultural innovation and long-term economic sustainability,” said Chris Kirke, CEO of Fischer Farms.
What the Partnership Delivers for Fischer Farms
Through its relationship with Seed Group, Fischer Farms anticipates improved market access, greater regulatory alignment, and stronger relationships with key stakeholders across agriculture, retail, and food security in the region. Seed Group's track record of facilitating market entry for international businesses in the UAE and MENA is central to Fischer Farms' regional strategy, providing a pathway that would otherwise take significantly longer to build from scratch in a new geography.
“Fischer Farms brings an advanced and adaptable approach to controlled-environment agriculture, addressing key challenges in modern food production. Their modular systems, characterised by precision technologies, enable efficient scaling while maintaining consistency and quality. These capabilities are well suited to markets like the UAE, where resource optimisation is vital. We see strong potential in their solutions to support businesses looking for reliable and sustainable agricultural outputs,” said Hisham Al Gurg, CEO of Seed Group and The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum.
Fischer Farms' Vertical Farming Technology and FFT Platform
Established in 2016 and headquartered in Burton-on-Trent, UK, Fischer Farms operates two major vertical farms in the UK, producing pesticide-free crops year-round in climate-controlled, biosecure environments. The company grows a wide range of salads, herbs, and plants, and has developed solutions designed to address water scarcity, supply chain instability, and rising operational costs.
Building on more than a decade of operational experience, Fischer Farms launched Fischer Farms Technology (FFT) in 2025 to deliver flexible, scalable modular indoor farming solutions that allow growers to operate independently of climate, season, and location. The company also has plans to expand into staple crops such as rice and wheat.
UAE Food Security and Regional Ambitions
The partnership is intended to contribute to the advancement of agritech innovation in Dubai and the UAE, aligning with national priorities around food security, sustainability, and resilient supply chains. For Fischer Farms, the MENA region represents a natural expansion target given the structural challenges of desert agriculture and the region's dependence on food imports, which create clear demand for indoor and controlled-environment farming technologies.
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