It’s no secret that indoor-agtech farm companies can grow leafy greens fast and ship them to retailers nearby.

Still, it’s surprising to hear Abby prior, chief commercial officer of Irvington, N.Y.-based BrightFarms say that Loudon, N.H.-based lēf  Farms, which grows on only 1 acre, is the No. 4 indoor grower of salads in the U.S.

Well, that must’ve been attractive to BrightFarms, which acquired lēf Farms this past summer and is building 12 additional acres on the property.

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It&rsquo;s no secret that indoor-agtech farm companies can grow leafy greens fast and ship them to retailers nearby.
Still, it&rsquo;s surprising to hear Abby prior, chief commercial officer of Irvington, N.Y.-based&nbsp;<a href="https://www.producemarketguide.com/company/504019/bright-farms-inc">BrightFarms</a>&nbsp;say that Loudon, N.H.-based lēf &nbsp;Farms, which grows on only 1 acre, is the No. 4 indoor grower of salads in the U.S.
Well, that must&rsquo;ve been attractive to BrightFarms, which acquired lēf Farms this past summer and is building 12 additional acres on the property.
<a href="https://www.thepacker.com/news/retail/brightfarms-acquisition-lef-farms-signals-retail-demand-cea-greens">Read more here.&nbsp;</a>
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Tip of the Iceberg features conversations between members of the fresh produce industry and the editors of trade publications The Packer and PMG. Topics will include current events and provide insight into the opportunities and challenges for different segments of the industry today, including growers, marketers, wholesalers, foodservice operators, retailers and more.

Tip of the Iceberg features conversations between members of the fresh produce industry and the editors of trade publications The Packer and PMG. Topics will include current events and provide insight into the opportunities and challenges for different segments of the industry today, including growers, marketers, wholesalers, foodservice operators, retailers and more.

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