Monday 9 September 2024

Square Mile Farms is bringing vertical farming to the heart of Canary Wharf – 09.09.24

  • Square Mile Farms, in collaboration with Canary Wharf Group (CWG), is creating an immersive vertical farming experience in the heart of Canary Wharf

Taking inspiration from Canary Wharf’s trailblazing partnership with the Eden Project, which is transforming the neighbourhood with a biodiverse green spine, Square Mile Farms will use its innovative hydroponic technology, to extend the greening project indoors.  

From the 24th of September to the 1st of November, a store in Jubilee Place will be transformed into an indoor farm, growing a wide range of leafy greens and herbs. The farm will also host fun and informative events, including educational visits for school groups and cooking demonstrations in partnership with neighbouring restaurants using produce harvested directly from the farm. At the conclusion of the 6 weeks, all the remaining produce will be donated to London-based food redistribution charity The Felix Project to be shared with the wider community. 

Stuart Fyfe, Managing Director for Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Leasing, at CWG says, “The Urban Farm is a completely unique offering for Canary Wharf, giving our community an opportunity to connect with nature, even whilst indoors.  And what better time to launch than in the runup to the reveal of our long anticipated green transformation in partnership with the Eden Project, an initiative that will open up access to nature and the waterside in the heart of Canary Wharf.” 

Patrick Dumas, CEO of Square Mile Farm says “We are excited to be joining in the celebration of CWG’s partnership with the Eden Project and their green transformation. The vision of creating exciting new green spaces for the local community aligns completely with Square Mile Farms’ goal of reconnecting people with nature and specifically, food.” 

For more information and images please contact: 

lindsay@squaremilefarms.com  

Notes to Editors

About Square Mile Farms: 

Square Mile Farms is on a mission to transform the built environment and reconnect people with their most basic need: food. They bring growing fresh, healthy and sustainable produce back into the heart of where people live and work, and their farms also provide a platform to create community engagement, exchange recipes and pass on tips and tricks to live more healthily and sustainably. Square Mile Farms operates a growing network of almost 100 experiential farms across the UK in partnership with some of the world’s largest landlords, building managers and corporates. 

Square Mile Farms has been awarded the ESGmark® certification. The award of the ESGmark® certification only occurs after passing a rigorous analysis of an organisation’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials. The award is an important recognition of the objectives, intentions and actions taken by a company, its management and other team members. Attainment of the certification is an important way for organisations to communicate with their clients and other stakeholders and demonstrate their responsible approach to business.  

Website: www.squaremilefarms.com 

About Canary Wharf Group:

Canary Wharf Group (“CWG”) is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. CWG develops, manages and currently owns interests in approximately 9 million square feet of mixed-use space and over 1,100 Build to Rent apartments. 

CWG is committed to turning sustainability ambition into impactful action. Examples include purchasing 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012, our partnership with the Eden Project creating a place for nature and people and working to deliver our Science-Based Target.

CWG has created a 24/7 city where people can live, work and thrive on the Canary Wharf estate and enjoy all the benefits: great transport links, access to 16.5 acres of green spaces and waterside living; and a wide range of amenities including an award-winning arts and events programme. Canary Wharf’s retail offering comprises over 70 bars, cafes and restaurants and over 310 shops, including 8 grocery stores, pharmacies and health clubs all within 15 minutes’ walk. 

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