The stage is set, and the finalists are ready to showcase their revolutionary work as we inch closer to the 2023 Vertical Farming World Awards. With the grand ceremony scheduled on the 10th of October at the much-anticipated 2023 Vertical Farming World Congress in London, excitement is building. An online streaming option is available for those unable to attend in person, ensuring no one misses the grandeur.
Organized by Zenith Global, the awards are a testament to their commitment to recognizing and celebrating excellence and innovation in the fast-evolving vertical farming industry. This year’s awards feature ten distinct categories that touch upon different aspects of vertical farming, ranging from crop innovations to technological advancements.
The Pioneers of Vertical Farming: Here are the Finalists
Best Crop Innovation
- Planet Farms – Pestooh
- Soli Organic – Soli Organic Spinach
- UrbanKisaan – Innovative Bred Okra seeds for vertical hydroponics, including tomatoes, chilies, and brinjal.
- Vertical Future – Nutrient-packed High Protein Amaranth Leaf
Best Crop Enhancement
- Philips Horticulture LED Solutions – Setting young plants off to a promising start.
- Spread – Techno Fresh
- Vertical Future – Addressing and ameliorating Tip Burn
Best Yield Improvement
- Artechno Growsystems – AVF+ Automated Vertical Farming
- Freight Farms – The Greenery™ S
- Ljusgårda/Supernormal Greens – An eco-friendly method to double harvests.
- Vertical Future – A significant 24% surge in energy conversion for whole-head lettuce production.
Best Technology Development
- ELLEPOT A/S – Ellepot Sleeve System
- Nippon Koi Farm Pte Ltd– Singapore SG Aquaponic
- TTA – harvest: Advanced harvester for indoor crops
- Vertical Future – Real-time monitoring with ChronoTherm Technology
Best AI/Automation Development
Best Farm Design Innovation
- Agritecture Designer – The pioneering CEA design software
- Artechno Growsystems – AVF+ Automated Vertical Farming
- Nippon Koi Farm Pte Ltd– Singapore SG Aquaponic
- Vertical Future – INFT
Best New Vertical Farming Facility
- 80 Acres Farms – A vast facility in Kentucky, enhancing production by over 300%
- Bowery – Bowery Bethlehem
- Nippon Koi Farm Pte Ltd – Singapore SG Aquaponic
- Soli Organic – Soli Organic’s Anderson Facility.
Best Product Marketing
- AeroFarms – Delicious AeroFarms Microgreens
- Bowery – The New Bowery
- Innovation Agritech Group – GrowFrame360™
- Ljusgårda/Supernormal Greens – Supernormal salads, grown uniquely.
Best Business Diversification/Development
- Bowery – Bowery Salad Kits
- CEA Advisors – Partnership with Hydrofarm
Best Sustainability Initiative
- ELLEPOT A/S – A massive 18.4-ton reduction in plastic usage.
- Ljusgårda/Supernormal Greens – 50% CO2e reduction, verified by an independent LCA
- Spread – Techno Fresh
- Vertical Future – Light diets that are kinder to our planet.
To catch all the action from the 2023 Vertical Farming World Congress and the award ceremony, visit Zenith Global’s event page.
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