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AeroFarms exits Chapter 11 with new leadership, refreshed focus
With its balance sheet strengthened by investor support, the Newark-based vertical farming venture said it will now work on achieving profitability at its fully automated, 140,000-square-foot flagship operation in Danville, Va.
Preparing to emerge from bankruptcy, AeroFarms focuses on future
When the Newark-based venture filed for voluntary bankruptcy protection in June, the news served as a reminder of the challenges that the emerging industry faces when it comes to becoming a sustainable, yet profitable, business.
Bankrupt AeroFarms continues to grow retail partnerships
The Newark-headquartered company's line of sustainably grown leafy greens will soon be available at leading Asian supermarket chain H Mart and through S. Katzman Produce.
Newark-based vertical farming company AeroFarms pursuing 363 sale
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June, the vertical farming company is looking to sell its nearly 20-year-old business.
Is bankruptcy filing just a temporary setback for AeroFarms?
The Newark-based sustainable indoor agriculture company remains focused on what it does best – growth.
Newark-based AeroFarms files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Coinciding with the filing, David Rosenberg, co-founder and chief executive officer, stepped down from his leadership role.
AeroFarms expands distribution with ‘fresh’ Amazon partnership
Building on a 2022 launch with Whole Foods Market, the Newark-based company’s line of sustainably grown greens will soon be available at Amazon Fresh locations nationwide.
AeroFarms expands distribution to popular Texas supermarket
The sustainable indoor agriculture company will now be available at San Antonio-based H-E-B's 300-plus locations.
AeroFarms’ Newark farm transitioning to R&D
"We are very mindful about finding potential new roles within AeroFarms as well as future career placement services for our impacted workforce as we make this transition," David Rosenberg, co-founder and chief executive officer of AeroFarms, said in a statement.
AeroFarms opens ‘world’s largest’ R&D indoor vertical farm
The 65,000-square-foot facility is being launched with the support of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office as part of the nation’s goal to create sustainable opportunities to further next-generation agriculture in arid and desert environments.
AeroFarms continues Middle East expansion
The Newark-based business said it signed a joint venture agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to establish a company in the capital city of Riyadh to build and operate commercial indoor vertical farms in the country and the wider Middle East and North Africa region.
AeroFarms expands community farming, STEAM education efforts (updated)
The Newark-based sustainable indoor agriculture company’s commitment to bring healthier eating to under-served and under-resourced areas is taking root.
