Vertical Farming

Upward Farms Announces Andrew Howell as Vice President of Operations

April 28, 2022 Upward Farms

Upward Farms, the leading organic vertical farming company, has named seasoned supply chain and operations leader Andrew Howell as Vice President of Operations. With more than 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, Howell is responsible for overseeing the supply chain strategy on behalf of the company and developing best in class systems to further propel Upward Farms as it enters a new phase of growth. He will report to Jason Green, Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder. …

Kalera Opens New “Mile High” Vertical Farming Facility in Denver

April 6, 2022 Kalera

Colorado residents will soon be able to shop local for lettuce and microgreens from Kalera, one of the world’s leading hydroponic indoor vertical farming companies, thanks to the opening of the company’s new Denver farm. The nearly 90,000-square-foot facility, located at 18000 E 40th Avenue, in Aurora, Colorado is the company’s fifth domestic farm, joining a U.S. footprint that includes farms in Atlanta and Houston as well as two in Orlando.  …

Vertically-Farmed Strawberries are Coming to Market

March 31, 2022 OnePointOne

OnePointOne and California Giant Berry Farms have announced their strategic partnership to bring the highest quality vertically-farmed strawberries to market. California Giant has made an equity investment in OnePointOne, with President, Joe Barsi, joining OnePointOne’s Board of Directors. …

Bowery Farming Unlocks a Whole New World of Flavor in Strawberries, Launching a Limited-Release Discovery Pack

March 16, 2022 Bowery Farming

Bowery Farming, the largest vertical farming company in the U.S., is showcasing the variety of flavor Bowery’s R&D team can unlock with the release of its Strawberry discovery pack. Featuring two cultivars for a side-by-side tasting, these juicy, flavorful strawberries are grown indoors, pesticide-free, and picked when ripe. …

Future Crops Announces New Investment Round, Led by Tencent

March 16, 2022 Future Crops

Future Crops announces a new investment round led by Tencent to accelerate growth. Future Crops is shaping the future of agriculture and our food system, making it more safe, resilient, and efficient. …