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Controlled Environment Agriculture

Explore the latest in Controlled Environment Agriculture news, with updates on advancements in indoor farming, vertical farming, greenhouse technologies, and climate-controlled systems. This section offers insights for CEA professionals, researchers, and investors, covering trends in automation, energy efficiency, crop yield optimization, and sustainable practices that are transforming the future of food production.

David Sandelman, COO of Canachold, did not set out to work in cannabis. Speaking on the Vertical Farming Podcast, Sandelman traced the origin of the company's Vapor Troll technology to his time running a Vermont inn and restaurant, where a commitment to local sourcing brought him into close contact with regional cheesemakers who were losing the battle against their own aging rooms.

David Sandelman on Why Cannabis Post-Harvest Is Still Operating in the Dark

David Sandelman, COO of Canachold, did not set out to work in cannabis. Speaking on the Vertical Farming Podcast, Sandelman traced the origin of the company's Vapor Troll technology to his time running a Vermont inn and restaurant, where a commitment to local sourcing brought him into close contact with regional cheesemakers who were losing

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Darby McGrath, Vice President of Research and Development at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, described how the not-for-profit operates across a 200-acre campus in Vineland Station, Ontario, with six distinct research divisions and up to 100 staff.

Darby McGrath on Canada’s Greenhouse Seed Supply Gap and What Vineland Is Doing About It

Darby McGrath, Vice President of Research and Development at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, described how the not-for-profit operates across a 200-acre campus in Vineland Station, Ontario, with six distinct research divisions and up to 100 staff.

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Local Bounti reported a 38% year-over-year increase in sales and a 181% increase in gross profit for full-year 2024.

Local Bounti Reports 15% Revenue Growth in Q1 2026 and 35% Adjusted EBITDA Improvement as Network Reaches Full Utilisation

Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE: LOCL), a U.S. indoor agriculture company servicing approximately 13,000 retail doors, reported first-quarter 2026 financial results with sales up 15% year-over-year to $13.3 million and an Adjusted EBITDA loss that improved 35% to $5.7 million.

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Oishii, the company behind what it describes as the world’s largest strawberry smart farm, has officially launched in Toronto with the Canadian debut of the Koyo Berry, a premium Japanese strawberry varietal.

Oishii Announce First Closing Of $150M in Series C Financing to Scale Vertical Strawberry Farm Operations and Robotics Integration

Oishii, the operator of the world's largest indoor vertical strawberry farm, has announced the first closing of $150 million in Series C financing.

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GrowGeneration achieved FY net sales of $161.7M with proprietary brand sales reaching $44.0M, representing 32.8% penetration

GrowGeneration Reports Q1 2026 Revenue Growth and Narrowing Losses as Proprietary Brand Penetration Reaches 37%

GrowGeneration Corp. unveiled two new propagation products under the Char Coir brand: the Coco Coin Tray and Insert Tray for controlled environment agriculture.

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eternal.ag, a German agritech startup developing autonomous greenhouse harvesting robots, appointed Roel Janssen as CBDO.

eternal.ag Appoints Roel Janssen as Chief Business Development Officer to Drive European and North American Growth

eternal.ag, a German agritech startup developing autonomous greenhouse harvesting robots, has appointed Roel Janssen as Chief Business Development Officer.

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Village Farms has announced plans to expand its cannabis cultivation operations by converting part of its Delta 2 greenhouse facility.

Village Farms International Reports Q1 2026 Results with 118% Adjusted EBITDA Growth and Record International Export Sales

Village Farms International reported Q1 2026 cannabis net sales of $49.7 million, up 27% year-over-year, with Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations growing 118% to $10.2 million, representing 20.5% of sales and marking a fourth consecutive quarter of positive net income.

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NASA astronauts initiated space agriculture experiments, planting red romaine lettuce and studying plant responses to radiation.

ISS Expedition 74 Crew Conducts DNA Nano-Therapy and Space Agriculture Research

ISS Expedition 74 highlights include DNA research, plant experiments & advanced cooling technology in an incredible microgravity environment.

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Greenhouse farming continues to grow, supported by regional subsidies, technological innovation, and expanding commercial demand.

Greenhouse Farming: A Shift in the Industry

Greenhouse farming is accelerating globally, driven by new projects across Europe, North America, and the GCC, alongside advances in LED technology, smart sensors, and automation.

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vGreens has closed a strategic funding round and announced the global rollout of vGreens Lab, its AI-powered crop intelligence platform.

vGreens Closes Strategic Funding Round and Launches vGreens Lab Globally

vGreens has closed a strategic funding round and announced the global rollout of vGreens Lab, its AI-powered crop intelligence platform.

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