Gotham Greens Marks 15 Years with Record Growth, National Expansion and Continued Category Leadership
February 19, 2026 | 4 min to read
Gotham Greens to Showcase Fresh Innovation and Connect with Retailers, Industry Partners at SEPC Southern Exposure 2026
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Gotham Greens, one of the fastest-growing packaged salad brands and a pioneer in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), is celebrating is 15th anniversary with record growth, expanded national distribution and a rapidly diversifying product portfolio that is reshaping the refrigerated food aisle. Gotham Greens will exhibit at the upcoming Southern Exposure 2026 trade show (Booth #734) on February 28 in Orlando, where the company will showcase its expanding portfolio of greenhouse-grown leafy greens, herbs, salad kits, and value-added refrigerated foods.
Gotham Greens’ vertically-integrated business model – combining advanced, high-tech greenhouse operations nationwide with consumer packaged goods innovation – has become a powerful engine for growth. From leafy greens, herbs and salad kits to fresh salad dressings, dips and cooking sauces, Gotham Greens is delivering more fresh food to more retailers and consumers than ever before. The company has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 2011, to one of the largest producers of greenhouse-grown leafy greens in North America with more than 40 acres (1.8 million square feet) of farms across 9 states, including Georgia and Texas. The company’s national greenhouse network reduces transportation time and enables the company to grow and deliver fresh, longer lasting salad greens to retailers across the country. Gotham Greens products are available in more than 6,500 locations nationwide, including Whole Foods Market, The Kroger Co., Sprouts Farmers Market, Albertsons, FreshDirect, Harris Teeter, Publix, Amazon Fresh, Target and more.
“We started out 15 years ago with a bold idea: to grow fresher, better-tasting salad greens closer to where people live,” said Viraj Puri, CEO of Gotham Greens. “Today, we’re proud to be an industry leader in indoor farming with our market share growing 15% year-over-year and a strong, recognizable brand built on freshness, flavor and reliability. We’re also focused on our expansion into adjacent fresh categories with a growing lineup of refrigerated dressings, dips and pesto sauces that bring the same commitment to quality and flavor beyond the salad bowl. Retailers are increasingly making shelf space for greenhouse-grown brands like Gotham Greens because of its consistent reliability, quality and long-lasting freshness.”
What Makes CEA Different
CEA represents a major evolution from traditional open-field farming by leveraging advanced technology, such as hydroponics, automation and precise climate controls, to grow crops year-round, regardless of the weather or geography. By enabling year-round production, consistent quality and dependable supply, CEA addresses the volatility that has long challenged the fresh produce supply chain. Indoor farming eliminates seasonality, reduces supply risk and delivers safer, cleaner, high-quality greens, helping to raise the standard for freshness in the packaged salad category.
Over the past decade, indoor farms have expanded rapidly in the U.S., with greenhouse production becoming a mainstream source of leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. The market share for indoor grown packaged salad, lettuce and herbs combined is nearly 10% and has increased +22% year-over-year.[1]
Beyond the Produce Aisle
Among the innovations to be featured at Southern Exposure is Gotham Greens new line of dairy-free refrigerated dips in five bold, plant-forward flavors: Spinach Artichoke, Green Goddess, Tzatziki, Queso and Buffalo. Made with a creamy cashew base and real vegetables and herbs, the dips are designed to elevate everyday snacking while reflecting Gotham Greens’ commitment to culinary creativity and flavorful innovation.
“As we grow our presence with retailers nationwide, expanding into fresh categories like kits, dips, dressings and sauces allows us to meet evolving consumer preferences while unlocking new growth opportunities throughout the store,” Puri said. “We look forward to engaging with retailers and industry partners at Southern Exposure and continuing to build the future of fresh food together. Gotham Greens is committed to reshaping how food is grown, distributed and enjoyed in America – and we’re just getting started.”
Southern Exposure attendees can visit Gotham Greens Booth #734 to learn how the company’s Georgia and Texas greenhouses are keeping retailers and foodservice partners stocked with fresh greens that are always in season.
About Gotham Greens
Gotham Greens is an indoor farming company and a fresh food brand on a mission to transform the way we approach our food system, putting people and the planet at the forefront. Gotham Greens produces and delivers long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad kits, dressings, dips, and cooking sauces all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. A Certified B Corporation™, Gotham Greens sustainably grows high-quality produce using up to 90% less water and 97% less land than conventional farming through its national network of climate-controlled, high-tech greenhouses in nine U.S. states, including locations in New York, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, California, Georgia and Texas. Since its launch in 2011, Gotham Greens has grown from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., to one of the largest producers of hydroponic leafy greens in North America with more than 40 acres (1.8 million square feet) of greenhouse production. Gotham Greens products are available in more than 6,500 locations nationwide, including Whole Foods Market, The Kroger Co., Sprouts Farmers Market, Albertsons, FreshDirect, Harris Teeter, Publix, Amazon Fresh, Target and more. For more information, visit gothamgreens.com.
[1] Nielsen xAOC, Total U.S., Total CEA Pre Packaged Salads + Lettuce + Herbs, L13 weeks ending 1/17/26