Vertical Farming to Reach New Heights in the Rockies
Kalera, one of the fastest growing vertical farming companies in the U.S., has announced it will open its newest facility in Colorado in 2021. The Denver-area facility announcement is the latest step in Kalera’s rapid domestic and international expansion plan to grow fresh leafy greens in close proximity to urban centers.
Kalera currently operates two growing facilities in Orlando, and is constructing facilities in Atlanta and Houston which will open in early 2021. The new Colorado facility will generate approximately 60 jobs for the local community.
“As the gateway to the Rockies and one of the great food cities in the world, Denver is the ideal location for Kalera’s latest vertical farm. Chefs and retail customers in Colorado are very health-focused and have a strong appreciation for local, fresh, better-than-organic produce,” said Daniel Malechuk, Kalera CEO. “Thanks in large part to our streamlined design process, we are able to achieve a high rate of growth.”
By the end of 2021, Kalera will have five commercial growing facilities open and operating across the U.S.
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