Key Takeaways:
- Petition Filed Against SMARTKAS LIMITED: A winding-up petition has been filed in the High Court of Justice concerning Smartkas Limited, under case number CR-2023-CR-2023-LDS-001143.
- Nature of Business: The company is a vertical farming company, specifically in the growing of vegetables, melons, roots, and tubers, and the retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialized stores.
- Creditor’s Action: UNITED GAS & POWER LTD, claiming to be a creditor of Smartkas Limited, presented the petition.
- Hearing Date and Location: The petition will be heard at the Business & Property Courts in Leeds on Tuesday, 13 February 2024, at 10:00.
Winding-Up Petition Filed Against SMARTKAS LIMITED
Overview of the Case
In a significant development in the High Court of Justice, a petition to wind up Smartkas Limited has been filed. This action falls under case number CR-2023-CR-2023-LDS-001143 and is governed by the provisions of the Insolvency Act 1986.
About SMARTKAS LIMITED
Smartkas Limited, registered under company number 13347662, operates from 46-54 High Street, Ingatestone CM4 9DW. The company’s business activities encompass the growing of vegetables, melons, roots, and tubers, alongside the retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialized stores.
Creditor’s Claim
The petition was presented by UNITED GAS & POWER LTD, based at 16 Otley Road, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 8AH, which asserts its position as a creditor of Smartkas Limited. The filing occurred on Thursday, 28 December 2023, signaling a move by the creditor to address financial claims against the company.
Hearing Details
The winding-up petition is scheduled for a hearing at the Business & Property Courts in Leeds, located at 1 Oxford Row, Leeds LS1 3BG. The court will review the case on Tuesday, 13 February 2024, at 10:00. This hearing will determine the future of Smartkas Limited in relation to the claims made by UNITED GAS & POWER LTD.
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SMARTKAS and BerryWorld have teamed up to launch a cutting-edge vertical farm in Harlow, Essex. The farm uses AI to control all aspects of the growing cycle, ensuring optimal growth conditions for strawberries. Thanks to this partnership, locally grown strawberries are now available year-round in the UK, reducing the carbon footprint associated with transportation. The farm is also powered by renewable energy sources, making it one of the country’s most sustainable food production facilities. The company aims to create country-specific solutions to address food security concerns around the world.
Image provided by SMARTKAS, representing from Left – Mark Kirby, Chief Commercial Officer, SMARTKAS. Right – Paul Avery, Sales Director BerryWorld UK
