Kaufland opens sustainable greenhouse

Kaufland opens sustainable greenhouse

GERMANY - Retailer Kaufland has opened what it claims to be one of the 'most modern and sustainable' greenhouses in Germany.

The chain, which is part of Schwarz Group, said that it is looking to focus on more locally-grown produce due to heightened supply chain issues.

Kaufland Greenhouse

In the new Kaufland greenhouse, which is located in Chiemgau, strawberries, tomatoes, and peppers are grown and harvested all year round on an area the size of 22 football pitches.

Some of the electricity and heat required for this is already being covered almost exclusively by renewable energy, with plans to move to 100% in the near future.

A wide variety of tomatoes, such as vine tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes, cocktail vine tomatoes, cherry vine tomatoes and mini Roma vine tomatoes will be grown and harvested for Kaufland throughout the year.

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Source: ESM Magazine

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