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Fischer farms

About

us

About us
Introduction
Fischer Farms is revolutionising the future of farming, providing a more resilient and sustainable way to feed the world.

Having grown at significant pace over the past five years, today we operate one of the largest vertical farms in the UK. Following a multi-million-pound investment from Gresham House, we are now poised for significant growth.

The timeline

Our history

2017

/ The start

Established by green energy expert, Tristan Fischer, we began operations in a shipping container in 2017, growing short leafy greens. 

2019

/ Farm 1

Our first vertical farm opened in 2019 in Burton-on-Trent, providing 3,200 m2 of growing space - one of the largest vertical farms in the UK. The facility produces a wide range of short leaf products, such as rocket, via a stacked, biosecure, climate-controlled and fully automated system.

2022

/ Farm 2

In the later part of the year Farm 2 is set to be the largest vertical farm in the world. The 4-acre site in Norfolk houses 25,000 m2 of growing space – to supply leaf salad, leafy herbs and other fresh produce to UK supermarkets and other customers every day. 

2023

/ The future

In the next few years, we plan to scale up the production of salads and herbs significantly, while expanding into other crops like soft fruit. Our long-term vision is to grow soya beans, rice, and wheat in significant volumes and at price points that compare favourably to global commodity prices.

OUR FUTURE

Looking

forward

Our goal is to grow some of the world’s least sustainable foods at scale, in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way.
With a proven track record in green energy and vertical farming, and with the backing of Gresham House, Fischer Farms is set to achieve its goal of transforming the future of farming. 

Fischer farms

Our

board

THE VERTICAL FARMING EXPERTS
Tristan Fischer

Tristan Fischer

Founder and CEO
John Stapleton

John Stapleton

Non-Executive Chairman
David Jones

David Jones

Non-Executive Director
James Simpson

James Simpson

Non-Executive Director
Peter Bachmann

Peter Bachmann

Non-Executive Director

Team
Fischer Farms is building a highly skilled team of vertical farming experts, with unrivalled experience and knowledge in green energy and sustainability.
Vision
We all share one vision – to feed a soaring population in a sustainable way.
Future
Combining our AgroScience and big data knowledge with the backing and support of our investors, we have the power to transform the future of farming and create a more sustainable food supply chain, that is accessible to all and kind to the environment.
Careers

Join the

team

We are growing. If you want to help shape the future of farming, take a look at our latest career opportunities. Our sites are located in Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire and Easton, Norfolk with an ambition for global expansion.