Windset Farms, one of North America’s largest greenhouse vegetable operations, has announced its latest expansion that will provide year-round lit greenhouse production at scale in Delta, British Columbia for Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. This expansion, along with enhancements to existing infrastructure, numerous technological advancements, and sustainability initiatives will be completed by Spring 2024.
Currently, Windset Farms’ Santa Maria, CA, greenhouse facility is the largest operating single site greenhouse vegetable facility in the U.S., according to the company.
“In 2024, our Delta greenhouse facility will become the largest operating lit greenhouse vegetable facility in Western North America, utilizing renewable hydroelectric power,” says John Newell, COO of Windset Farms. “Windset has always delivered sustainably produced, top-tier greenhouse vegetables, which will now be available year-round across all production sites.”
“Since 1996, Windset has expanded exponentially to produce and market more than 2,500 acres of facilities in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico,” says Steven Newell, President and CEO. “Windset Farms will be the only greenhouse producer and marketer growing year-round from British Columbia, California, and Mexico. As the largest vertically integrated CEA greenhouse vegetable supplier in Western North America, this lit expansion will further enhance our reputation for unmatched fulfillment with locally grown, high quality, ultra fresh produce to our retail partners.”
With exclusive seed rights, an extensive award-winning product portfolio, and robust brand recognition, Windset Farms has experienced significant growth. Windset’s strategic proximity to the market makes its produce accessible to more than 125 million consumers within a 24-hour drive of Windset’s production and distribution facilities, serving the entire Western North American market, and beyond.
Year-round production of greenhouse grown products from three growing regions reduces carbon emissions by limiting the need for long distance transportation. This sustainable lit production ensures a steady produce supply, irrespective of seasonal fluctuations. Furthermore, it generates new employment opportunities for the local community. Windset Farms is committed to providing customers with fresh, high quality, greenhouse grown produce year-round.