Kroger expands supply partnership with 80 Acres Farms

80 Acres Farms has been supplying to Kroger since 2019 and currently serves more than 300 stores across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, the company noted.

Dan De La Rosa, Kroger's group vice president of fresh merchandising, said, "At Kroger, we believe everyone deserves access to fresh, delicious food. 80 Acres' unique approach and technology enables us to offer fresh, nutritious produce to our customers while advancing sustainable growing practices.

"Together, we'll expand the reach of these long-lasting and great-tasting 80 Acres Farms items year-round."

80 Acres Farms

80 Acres Farms grows pesticide-free produce, including salad blends, herbs and tomatoes, using fewer natural resources.

The vertical farming company operates production farms in Ohio and Kentucky, as well as research facilities in Arkansas and the Netherlands.

In December 2022, it opened a new farm in Florence, Kentucky, which will supply approximately 40 million servings of produce annually.

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