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Why PeachyKeen is growing Microgreens

Most people know PeachyKeen for one thing. We turn human movement into electricity. Pedal a bike, power a cinema. Get a crowd moving, light up a room. It has been our bread and butter for years, and we love it.

So when we start talking about kale and coriander, people give us a look. A fair look. What has a company built on human energy got to do with growing food?

Everything, as it turns out.

Our whole business has always been about one idea. Take something we waste, and make it useful. We started with human movement because it was the most obvious waste of all, thousands of people burning energy in a gym and none of it going anywhere. Once you start thinking that way, you cannot stop. Empty buildings on the high street. Rain running off the roof. Sunlight hitting a wall all afternoon. All of it going to waste while shops sit boarded up and food travels hundreds of miles to reach a shelf.

That thinking is what became the 5P Project. Five pillars that guide everything we do. People, Place, Planet, Prosperity, and Peachy Keen. It started as four, if we are honest, and the fifth was us cheekily adding ourselves to make it roll off the tongue. But it stuck, because each P earned its place.

“We are a renewable energy company that learned how to power an urban farm,” says Andrew Bowie, founder of PeachyKeen. “We did not come at it from farming and go looking for power. We came at it from power and realised we could grow food with it. That is a very different starting point, and it changes what is possible.”

Here is what it makes possible. A disused building, powered by the sun, the wind and the rain, growing fresh food in the middle of town at almost no cost. Not a concept on a slide. A working farm in a 130-year-old stable on Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy, doing it right now.

The farm was always meant to prove the point. If we could grow good food in an old building on renewable power, then any tired town centre building could do the same. That is the vision, and the food is the proof.

But the food turned out to be rather good. Good enough that people kept asking to buy it. So we are giving them the chance.

PeachyKeen Urban Farm is now a proper part of what we do. Same company, same mission, same building. We are just letting you taste the results.

Posted on August 8th, 2026 in Urban Farn

"PeachyKeen have been fantastic partners to work with from design to build, and provided an interactive and engaging customer focused activity across the 4 days of the Royal Highland Show." Sara Smith, RHET Learning and Development Co-ordinator
“What a fantastic organisation and great STEM learning whilst having a fun experience for school pupils. Thanks PeachyKeen for your support at our STEM Olympics.” Colin Miller, Head of Service: External Engagement
“I can’t recommend PeachyKeen highly enough. They are a polished act who bring energy and oomph to any event and have the most amazing equipment . They look good, are well prepared, and everything about their service is top quality from the products and materials used and the way the work with people and the customers.” Laura Carswell - Neilston Development Trust
"We have had the privilege of working at education related events where we combine engaging activities, using a range of PeachyKeen resources."
"It’s always a pleasure to work with Andrew and the team from PeachyKeen. Interesting, engaging and fun activities delivered with enthusiasm and professionalism." Amy Russell, Events Officer
"We look forward to welcoming the PeachyKeen team to our events. People of all ages and abilities love the hand-on activities." Scottish Borders Council
"We were delighted to have PeachyKeen on board at the first ASGF Festival of Ideas Adam’s Family Fun Day in March. They were very professional and kept our visitors engaged with their amazing eco-friendly equipment. It was great to see the young ones enjoying themselves. We would definitely recommend them for your event." Karen Taylor, Partnerships & Creative Development Manager
“For our Earth Hour event, PeachyKeen were very well equipped to run a fantastic bicycle-powered light display, capturing the attention of just over one hundred participants. It was a fun and interactive exhibition, and we look forward to welcoming them back in future!” Lara Fahey, Transition University of St Andrews
“We would like to say a big thank you to the PeachyKeen team who visited us twice in a week. As part of our Wellbeing agenda, we had the Scalextrix Bikes to both of our sites in Bellshill and have to say a great time was had by all. It didn’t matter about fitness level or skills – this was an activity everyone could get involved in and the competition was fierce ! The team were really organised, friendly and encouraged our employees to give it a go and we will certainly be calling on them again for fun, different activities we can offer in the workplace. Thank you again from the Muller Dairy and Blowmoulding sites. “
"My company booked the PeachyKeen smoothie bikes for a Wellbeing event we were hosting in May. From start to finish, Joa was extremely friendly and helpful, responding quickly to any queries I had as well as providing helpful information about the bikes which we used to promote on our internal channels. The event itself was a great success – my colleagues absolutely loved the bikes, and the smoothies were delicious (we had lots of people going back for seconds, and thirds!). We also had some special requests on the day, and PeachyKeen were extremely accommodating and nothing was a hassle for them. Overall, a really great experience and would 100% recommend if you are looking for a fun (and healthy!) activity for any event you’re hosting." Eve Robertson, Modulr Finance
Just wanted to thank you and your Team for your efforts on behalf of CIRCLE for the Scottish Recovery Consortium Recovery Walk Scotland - Paisley 2022. The smoothie bike activity was so welcomed by those on attendance and there were so many smiles on people's faces it brought further joy and happiness to such a fantastic event. I will strongly be recommending PeachyKeen to our Service Partners. Not only the activity, but your staff team were so welcoming and really got involved in supporting the day and engaging with everyone who took part in the activity: amazing!!! Thank you so much from CIRCLE. Iain Risk, Circle
We booked Joa for our Bike Fun Day event and loved how colourful the Peachykeen stand was which helped attract people to have a go at the smoothie bike. The smoothies are actually delicious, and Joa provided all of the ingredients so that we did not have to source those. It's a great fun activity for all ages, and the team were so busy all day we completely used up all of the smoothie supplies! We will definitely book you again. Gemma Simpson, Auchterarder Community Sports & Recreation Bike Fun Day