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AeroFarms Expands Global Headquarters to Support Growth and Innovation

AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, today announced that the Company has received its certificate of occupancy for expansion of its global headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. To support its corporate expansion, AeroFarms recently completed the build out of an additional 25,000 square-feet at its headquarters for new office space …

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AeroFarms and Hortifrut Announce R&D Partnership to Advance the Next Generation of Blueberry and Caneberry Production in Vertical Farms

AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in vertical farming, and Hortifrut S.A., a certified B Corporation in Chile and a global business platform leader in berries marketing, distribution and production, today announced a multi-year partnership to jointly research and develop blueberry and caneberry production in fully-controlled indoor environments and vertical farms. Together, this R&D partnership will identify

AeroFarms to Become Publicly Traded Company through Combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp

NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in vertical farming, announced today it has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: SV) (“Spring Valley”), a special purpose acquisition company. Upon closing of the transaction, AeroFarms will become publicly traded on Nasdaq under the

AeroFarms Appoints Gary M. Cohen as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Continued Global Growth and Category Expansion

NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in vertical farming, today announced that Gary M. Cohen has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. In his role as CRO, Mr. Cohen will lead farm development and business growth initiatives including the commercialization of new product categories. Among his responsibilities, Mr. Cohen will lead

AeroFarms Announces Retail Expansion of Microgreens

Dream Greens by AeroFarms local, flavorful varieties of microgreens are now available at ShopRite – Micro Super Mix and Micro Spicy Mix, are now available at select ShopRite locations in the northeast! This retail expansion builds upon the success of Dream Greens by AeroFarms microgreens launch last year. See where our Dream Greens by AeroFarms

AeroFarms® Adds to Executive Leadership Team to Meet Increasing Demand at Retail

As AeroFarms, the world’s largest indoor vertical farming company of its kind, continues to grow, so does its world-class executive team. AeroFarms announced that Dane Almassy has joined as VP of Sales to help drive further retail expansion to meet increasing consumer demand for AeroFarms’ safely grown, nutritious and delicious produce. Since 2004, AeroFarms has

AeroFarms Receives 2021 Awards

Starting 2021 Off with 3 Prestigious Industry Awards   BIG INNOVATION AWARDS AeroFarms receives the prestigious annual BIG Innovation Award honor! AeroFarms is awarded this honor in the Technology category and is the only agtech/agriculture company to make this distinguished list of awardees. The BIG Innovation Awards recognize those organizations and people who bring new

Lettuce

FFAR’s Precision Indoor Plants Consortium Launches Initial Lettuce Project

Lettuce is the third most consumed vegetable in the US. However, as a perishable product, much of the produce is not marketable because lettuce leaves discolor after harvest. In fact, 46 percent of head lettuce and 55 percent of fresh romaine and leaf lettuce is wasted. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) is

This Vertical Farm Uses 95% Less Water and No Soil

July 6, 2016 By: Sierra Tishgart Urban indoor farming has gained serious traction in America this year, thanks to AeroFarms in Newark, New Jersey. Because of its innovative root-misting system, the company can use 95 percent less water than a field farm, and no pesticides, herbicides, or soil. (LED lighting replaces the sun, further reducing

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