17 biggest companies in vertical farming today
Added on 14 April 2022
iFarm
A technology development company for IT-driven plant growth in a controlled environment. Working with indoor farms projects ranging from 50 - 5,000m2, the company provides turnkey solutions to grow leafy greens, strawberries and veggies with a farm management software.
Founded in 2017 with headquarters in Helsinki (Finland), iFarm has operational and in-construction farms in Europe, the Middle East, and the CIS. The overall growing area reached 13.000 m2, with overall monthly yields up to 100 tons of leafy greens, herbs and berries.
Aero Farms
Founded in 2004, AeroFarms is an AgTech company that boasts crops with no pesticide exposure and 95% less water than traditional soil-based growing methods. The company offers baby greens and microgreens through stores like FreshDirect, Whole Foods, Walmart, and even Amazon Fresh. This vertical farming company is on the list of movers and shakers.
App Harvest
AppHarvest is a certified B corporation traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol APPH. The company offers sustainable vegan salsas online and fresh vertically grown tomatoes in stores like Kroger and Meijer. Their 60-acre Appalachian indoor farm was already one of the world's largest high-tech greenhouses, and they've now created a second 60-acre facility.
Bowery Farming Inc.
Bowery Farming, though one of the biggest and most influential vertical farming companies, is still privately owned, so there is no chance of investing through the stock exchange just yet. The NYC-based company offers vertically-grown lettuces, salad mixes, dark leafy greens, and herbs.
CubicFarm Systems
CubicFarm Systems is traded on the OTC Markets under the symbol CUBXF. The company provides AgTech solutions to vertical farms and other localized food suppliers. In addition to leafy greens, microgreens, and herbs, they also offer solutions for "vertical pastures"—a solution aimed to provide hydroponic animal feed. They also have their own brand of fresh produce called ALLWays Local.
Dream Harvest
Dream Harvest is another private vertical farming company that is worth following. Their farms are carbon negative and completely earth-friendly. They offer blends with fun names like "Kale-ing Me Softly" and "You Butter Beleaf It" by delivery in the Houston, TX area.
Eden Green Technology
Eden Green Technology provides turnkey vertical hydroponic greenhouse solutions for growers and researchers around the world. Though this is a private company, they offer a unique opportunity for investors. Because they design, build, and help run every greenhouse, you can create your very own local farm in as little as an acre and a half.
Farm.One
Farm.One likewise is a privately held company, with neighborhood farms in TriBeCa and Brooklyn. They offer weekly subscription plans for New Yorkers wanting baby greens, microgreens, herbs, flowers, mushrooms, and smoothies. Each product comes in a reusable container, creating less plastic waste, and is delivered by a bicycle delivery person, producing no vehicle emissions in transit.
GP Solutions
https://www.growpodsolutions.com/
The GP in GP Solutions stands for Grow Pod, and this company offers modular, stackable, and mobile farms built inside shipping containers. In addition to their full systems, they also sell Easy Leafy Green Fertilizer for use in water culture and other soilless growing systems. The company is publicly traded on the OTC Markets under the symbol GWPD.
Hydrofarm Holdings
Hydrofarm Holdings offers solutions for indoor growers, including a full range of equipment and supplies. They have:
- Nutrients and additives
- Growing media and containers
- Lighting
- Atmospheric automation
- Water management solutions
- Grow tents and tarps
- Safety equipment
- And much more
This company is publicly traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol, HYFM.
Kalera
Kalera creates cutting-edge hydroponic production facilities designed for rapid rollout. Their primary differentiator is that they optimize their operations to create the most affordable hydroponic vegetables possible. Kalera growers produce leafy greens and microgreens, including some unusual varieties such as popcorn shoots. The brand is traded on OTC Markets under the symbol KSLLF.
Plenty
Privately owned Plenty is a vertical farm that grows leafy greens and sells them in flavorful blends and single-variety packs. Their resealable packs stand out in grocery stores because of their bright colors and bold fonts. They're also available through delivery services like Instacart and Amazon Fresh.
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Source: Eden Green
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