VF company Kalera using KETOS to monitor WQ

San Francisco — KETOS, Inc., a water intelligence innovator, announced that Kalera®, one of the leading hydroponic indoor vertical farming companies, is now using KETOS to autonomously monitor water quality (WQ) in real-time across all of its vertical farming locations. The KETOS SHIELD solution will provide Kalera with lab-accurate water quality data to support crop yield, managing nutrient concentration while being efficient with water reuse.

As an enhancement to Kalera’s existing rigorous water quality testing processes, KETOS will automate water sampling and testing, offering actionable real-time data across Kalera’s network of farms. In addition, Kalera will be able to dial in nutrient solutions so that high-quality, nutritious greens and culinary herbs are consistently produced across all its farms.

KETOS will also enable Kalera to reuse its water more effectively and efficiently, further improving its already impressive water reduction standards.

“Kalera has always conducted robust testing, including regular water sampling and lab tests with a committed focus on water quality because of its direct impact on produce yields, taste, quality and consistency,” said Dr. Cristian Toma, co-founder and chief science officer of Kalera. “Previously, water sampling and testing were performed manually, limiting the number of tests and the amount of data we could analyze daily or act on based on insights at our fingertips. KETOS will offer us greater breadth and depth, helping us manage this effort with larger efficiency across our network of farms.”

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