M&S Launches Salad that Lasts Five Days Longer Due to One Clever Trick
The new range uses vertical farming and controlled harvesting to cut water use by 96% and help households reduce food waste, M&S said.
- Marks and Spencer launched a vertically farmed salad range that stays fresh for up to five days longer than standard bags, using advanced robotics and eliminating pesticides entirely.
- The retailer partnered with Planet Farms to grow these salads in a fully controlled environment, supporting the company's Plan A commitment launched last year to deliver sustainable food production.
- These products use up to 96 per cent less water and around 97 per cent less fertiliser than traditional crops, with four varieties including Citrus Sorrel Baby Leaves, Spicy Baby Leaves, and Baby Garlic Kale.
- Andrew Clappen, director of technical for Marks and Spencer Food, said the innovation supports the company's goal to "reach net zero by 2040 across our supply chain."
- Separately, Marks and Spencer confirmed it will discontinue Salt and Vinegar Mayo after three years on shelves, with no current plans to bring back the condiment ahead of summer.
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UK retailer Marks & Spencer launches range of vertically farmed salads
Marks & Spencer has brought three vertically farmed salad products to stores as part of its ongoing work to find innovative ways to produce food that tastes exceptional and stays fresh for longer. The salads are grown indoors using vertical farming, where temperature, light and water are carefully optimised…
M&S launches vertically farmed salad leaves that last five days longer
Discover what's happening in retail today, Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and much more. Marks & Spencer is bringing three vertically farmed salad products to stores this week as part of its ongoing work to find innovative ways to produce food that tastes exceptional and stays fresh for longer. The salads are grown indoors using vertical farming, where tem…
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