• Supporting innovation across the horticulture sector

    When people think about the GIC, they often think of greenhouse-grown tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and the technologies that support protected food production. While these remain a major focus of our activities, our work extends much further across the horticulture sector. One recent example is our involvement in SAFECORM: Saffron Fungal Evaluation & Corm Rot Management,…

  • GIC Chair Featured on BBC Radio 4

    Dr Sven Batke, our Chair, recently featured on BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme, contributing to a discussion on the future of UK fruit and vegetable production. The radio broadcast also featured GIC partners, Flavourfresh. The programme brought together perspectives from across the food and farming sector, including the UK Government’s Minister for Food Security…

  • Delivering Lancashire’s growth ambitions

    The GIC is proud to contribute to Lancashire’s ambitions for innovation-led growth, food security, skills development and economic resilience. Recognised within Lancashire’s Growth Plan, the Consortium brings together businesses, researchers, educators and policymakers to explore how innovation in food production and protected horticulture can support regional priorities and national food security objectives. Much of this…

  • Accelerating greenhouse innovation through mini-greenhouse testing

    From concept to commercial reality One of the biggest challenges facing greenhouse innovation is the gap between a promising idea and commercial-scale validation. Testing new materials, coatings or technologies directly in commercial greenhouses can be expensive, disruptive and often too risky for early-stage concepts. To address this challenge, the GIC and Edge Hill University have…

  • Exploring plant stress in commercial tomato production

    As part of her BSc (Hons) Plant Science dissertation at Edge Hill University, Sarah Treble undertook a research project exploring how environmental conditions within a commercial tomato crop influence plant stress responses. The study was conducted in partnership with Flavourfresh Salads, one of the UK’s leading greenhouse tomato producers, providing a unique opportunity to carry…

  • Inspiring the next generation of horticultural innovators

    The future of UK horticulture depends not only on technological innovation and investment, but also on the people who will lead the sector in the years ahead. Developing the next generation of growers, scientists, consultants and industry leaders is therefore a key priority for the GIC. Through its network of industry and academic partners, the…

  • Helping families breathe easier: Evaluating the Healthy Air for Healthy Lungs Programme

    Poor air quality is often described as an invisible health risk. Yet for many families across St Helens and Warrington, its impact is anything but invisible, particularly for those living with respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Working in partnership with St Helens Borough Council, Warrington Borough Council, and City…

  • Protected: Building Worlds, Developing Careers: Edge Hill’s Partnership with Crooked Dice Game Design Studio

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  • Protected: Creativity, confidence and new aspirations: Working with Knowsley’s Young People

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  • Developing confident leaders within Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

    Edge Hill University is continuing to strengthen our partnership with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust through the delivery of professional development programmes designed to support healthcare professionals in an evolving and demanding landscape. Earlier this year, our academics designed and delivered a bespoke one-day CPD training programme for the Trust. Initially commissioned…