Vertical Farm Planted Detroit Back in Business With New Partners
March 22, 2024 | 1 min to read
An indoor vertical farm, Planted Detroit, has reopened on Detroit's east side after previously shutting down and laying off over 70 employees due to financial struggles. Located at Mt. Elliott and E. Lafayette, it resumed operations in late December with new partnerships and lower-priced salads, albeit with a reduced staff. Originally opened in 2018, Planted Detroit utilized hydroponic technology for year-round produce, experiencing significant growth prior to its temporary closure.
An indoor vertical farm on Detroit’s east side is back in business after shutting its doors and laying off more than 70 employees last year due to financial issues.
Planted Detroit, located at Mt. Elliott and E. Lafayette, reopened in late December with new operational partnerships, cheaper salads, and a fraction of its original staff.
The business originally opened in 2018 using hydroponic technology to grow produce indoors year-round. It also packaged and distributed salads. In 2022, Planted Detroit had a record year and, by 2023, had begun construction to expand operations by 10,000 square feet.
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