Indoor Ag
Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) uses indoor technologies like hydroponics, vertical farming and greenhouses to optimize growing conditions such as temperature, light and nutrients. This approach allows the produce industry to provide a consistent, year-round supply of high-quality crops while significantly reducing water usage and land requirements.
Marketers see strong demand for greenhouse-grown produce as consumers seek sustainably grown healthy snacks.
With its modular, space-efficient design, Opollo Farm is a fully automated vertical farm that uses advanced robotics to boost local food supply and deliver harvest-ready crops in as little as 15 days.
Skip Hulett brings a wealth of legal experience and leadership success at NatureSweet to the board, according to CEA industry group.
Set to open May 14, the global agtech company’s new innovation hub will provide access to exclusive vegetable varieties in North America and serve additional roles in operations.
BrightFarms Chief Financial Officer Steve Campione will serve as chair, joined by five board newcomers and five returning members.
The greenhouse grower will offer fresh produce to athletes in all divisions at USA Flag Football events while serving as the official produce sponsor.
The vertical farmer shares how it keeps a fresh supply flowing in the heart of Montreal.
The fourth edition of the convention will be held in Danville on Sept. 9-10.
This new variety boasts more berries per plant, which allows the company to start it at its lowest price point.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association presented an award to the greenhouse grower for its new paper lettuce bag, which is set to launch soon.
Gourma partnered with lighting company Sollum Technologies for added flexibility in greenhouse production.
Mastronardi will focus on strengthening relationships with existing customers, identifying new business opportunities and ensuring the company continues to adapt to evolving market demands, the company says.
From “massive failures” to the path to profitability, industry insiders weigh in on the state of vertical farming.
The company has secured $20.7 million in debtor-in-possession financing to maintain operations throughout its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.
The vertical strawberry farmer has acquired Tortuga AgTech’s IP, assets and members of its engineering team in a deal it says will “turbocharge” the output and efficiency of Oishii’s robotic harvesting capabilities.
Indoor Ag-Con 2025 drew more than 1,650 attendees and a record 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest products, technology and solutions for the controlled environment agriculture industry to Las Vegas, March 11-12.
Adding the three new vertical farms will strengthen relationships with retailers and food distributors, according to the company.
The state of the industry keynote at Indoor Ag-Con, March 11-12, explored the industry’s past and present challenges, “transformative change,” success stories and more.
The lessons controlled environment agriculture has learned in the last decade was a key theme of opening day at the 12th annual Indoor Ag-Con on March 11.
With year-round availability and daily harvesting, the company said it is providing a reliable, sustainable alternative to seasonal field lettuce, reducing food waste and offering a cost-efficient solution for grocers and foodservice operators.
“Bringing It To The Table” introduces audiences to Mucci Farms and its nearly 700 acres of tomato, pepper, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce and strawberry greenhouses.
Take a look at what drives these producers and the strategic vision for the future that guides their growth as well as the growth of the industry.
The indoor agriculture company now supplies Sam’s Club distribution centers from its new growing facility in Texas.
New York-based Gotham Greens adds to its Chicago and Providence, R.I., facilities and adds new salad kits and mixes.
Ever-evolving, indoor agriculture made headlines throughout the year from bankruptcies to high-profile mergers and acquisitions to setbacks and triumphs.
The Kingsville, Ontario-based greenhouse grower has announced it has leased two Kentucky greenhouses — one in Richmond and another in Morehead — which represent a combined 120 acres of fully lit production.
As the dust settles in recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, a new controlled environment agriculture company from the Netherlands is poised to secure AppHarvest’s 30-acre farm facility in Somerset, Ky.
The Packer met with Frank Yiannas to discuss his recent pivot to the private sector, why fresh produce needs food safety leaders and the opportunities he sees to raise the bar for indoor-grown leafy greens.
Blue Road Capital is acquiring the greenhouse grower from its venture-capital parent company, Silver Venture, and aims to expand the company through increased vertical integration, innovation and distribution channels.
SecondBloom Auctions, a management firm specializing in indoor growing facilities, is auctioning assets from AeroFarms’ vertical farm facility in Newark, N.J., through Sept. 28.