Greenfood is planning ten vertical farms in Sweden
NThe regular fresh produce company Greenfood has revealed plans to build a number of vertical farms in strategic locations around Sweden, as the pressure on the supply of land continues to increase.
In collaboration with food tech startup Agtira, the company will use the centers to grow vegetables all year round, to meet the growing demand for sustainable, locally produced food.
The facilities will use enclosed water systems, LED lighting and artificial intelligence.
As a result, Greenfood said, they will save an estimated 95 percent of the water used in the corresponding conventional production and produce crops without the need for direct sunlight.
“This technology is part of a sustainable future,” said Ted Stenshed, CEO of Greenfood Fresh Produce. “By combining technology with vertical plant cultivation, these ten urban cultivation systems will both reduce food transport, reduce water consumption and increase the degree of local self-sufficiency.”
Agtira has been invited to set up and operate ten production units on behalf of Greenfood, which then uses its established distribution network to supply customers with the vegetables produced.
– With the help of modern technology, we can together produce healthier and more sustainable food, around Sweden, says Mattias Gemborg, CEO of Agtira. “Smart agricultural systems will play a central role in Sweden’s future development of sustainably produced food.”
David von Laskowski, President and CEO of Greenfood Group and its salad bar concept Picadeli, added: “Innovation has never been more important. The entire food industry needs to take important steps towards sustainable development. Therefore, we continue to establish collaborations and partnerships to strengthen and share our capabilities. to innovate and contribute to sustainable growth. “
Picadeli is another example of how Greenfood has used advanced technology to build a more sustainable food network.
Its ordering system uses AI to correctly predict supply and demand and to reduce food waste in its salad bars.