In an effort to meet growing demand for its sustainably grown leafy greens, the Newark-based indoor agriculture company plans to open a new vertical farm in Qatar.
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AeroFarms expanding into Whole Foods Market stores nationwide
The launch will bring the Newark-based vertical farm's greens to locations outside of the grocer's Northeast footprint and marks the first time an indoor grower is part of the brand's global planogram.
Read More »World’s largest vertical strawberry farm opens in Jersey City
Making its fruit more affordable was "the whole purpose” of expanding operations and focusing on efficiencies, said Oishii co-founder and CEO Hiroki Koga. As of May 18, an 11-pack of the berries sold for $50; now, that price has dropped to $20.
Read More »Vertical farming grows up
New Jersey is a natural incubator for controlled environment agriculture, and growers are taking notice.
Read More »AeroFarms-Spring Valley merger needs more cash to go forward
The companies are pursuing additional capital sources that must be agreeable to both parties with a goal to close the deal - if they agree - by Sept. 24, just over three weeks away.
Read More »AeroFarms to expand west with new farm in St. Louis region
The move will see the development of the indoor agriculture purveyor's largest outpost as part of a project with World Wildlife Fund and the St. Louis Controlled Environment Agriculture Coalition, and to meet consumer and retailer demand in the region.
Read More »AeroFarms, Nokia Bell Labs unveil multi-year partnership
The parties began working together last year and, per an announcement, are now ready to scale their system of identifying and tracking plant interactions to the Newark-based company's crop portfolio, and all future indoor vertical farms.
Read More »Geoponica Greens expands into Mill One building in Hamilton
The 2,000-square-foot facility, which was once home to Atlantic Products Corp. during the World War II-era in Trenton, will house the indoor hydroponics farm that is committed to conserving energy, reducing water use and providing more nutrient-rich foods.
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