# Free-From Salad Products The Grow Up Farms 'Unbeleafable' Salads Come in Three Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-07-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-up-farms-unbeleafable References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/growup-farms-to-launch-ready-to-eat-salads/) & [growupfarms](https://growupfarms.co.uk)  The [Grow Up Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-therapy) 'Unbeleafable' Salads are a series of ready-to-eat leafy green produce products perfect for consumers to choose as a way to elevate their daily meals. The products include Crisp Green Leaves, Mixed Baby Leaves and Rocket & Baby Leaves, which are all grown with no pesticides. Arriving this week at [Tesco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lean-greens) locations, the salads will be priced at £1.50 per 90-gram bag and are reported to last longer than conventional bagged salad products presently on the market. The company will also be launching its Pepperness site, which will utilize 100% renewable energy and use 94% less water than competitors. Founder Kate Hoffman commented on the new facility for the Grow Up Farms 'Unbeleafable' Salads saying, "At [GrowUp Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nut-milk-machine), we’ve been growing unbelievably good leaves for over a decade. At Pepperness, our latest farm, we’re producing ready-to-eat salads for major UK supermarkets, demonstrating the commercial viability of vertical farming and its role in sustainable UK food production.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vertical Farming:** Implementing vertical farming techniques in the production of ready-to-eat salads can revolutionize the food industry by increasing sustainability and reducing environmental impact. - **Pesticide-free:** The demand for pesticide-free salad products is on the rise, presenting an opportunity for companies to cater to health-conscious consumers and capitalize on the growing organic food market. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Developing sustainable packaging solutions for salad products can address environmental concerns and attract eco-conscious consumers seeking environmentally-friendly options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Agriculture:** Adopting vertical farming practices in the agriculture industry can revolutionize the way salad products are grown, increasing efficiency and reducing reliance on traditional farming methods. - **Food Retail:** Supermarkets and grocery stores can capitalize on the demand for pesticide-free and sustainable salad products by expanding their offerings and promoting healthier, environmentally-friendly options. - **Packaging:** Packaging companies have the opportunity to develop innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly salad products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compostable Packaging Salad Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-salad-kit.md) - [Hybrid Blend Salad Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packaged-salads.md) - [Packaged Romaine Leaf Lettuces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romaine-leaf-lettuce.md) - [Spicy Salad Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florette-salad.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Drinkable Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-salad.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Sprouted Salad Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouted-salad-topper.md) - [Crispy Pesticide-Free Lettuce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-leaf-farms1.md) - [Convenient For-Home Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-kits.md) - [Sustainable Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-salad-kits.md)