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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.

OnePointOne, in partnership with AutoStore, introduced Opollo Farm, a fully automated vertical farming platform situated just outside Phoenix

OnePointOne & AutoStore Partner to Pilot Automated Urban Farming with Opollo Farm

OnePointOne, in partnership with AutoStore, introduced Opollo Farm, a fully automated vertical farming platform situated just outside Phoenix

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Greenway Greenhouse has applied to Health Canada to add dedicated propagation space at its Leamington facility to increase crop efficiency.

Greenway Greenhouse Applies for Propagation Space Expansion

Greenway Greenhouse has applied to Health Canada to add dedicated propagation space at its Leamington facility to increase crop efficiency.

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Anu™ partners with Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana to manufacture compostable seed pods for its AI-powered produce growing system.

Anu™ & Goodwill Launch Seed Pod Manufacturing Partnership in Indiana

Anu™ partners with Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana to manufacture compostable seed pods for its AI-powered produce growing system.

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iGrow Marketplace has announced the addition of SGS Crop Science laboratory services to its brand portfolio.

iGrow Marketplace Adds SGS Crop Science Services to CEA Offerings

iGrow Marketplace has announced the addition of SGS Crop Science laboratory services to its brand portfolio.

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VegPro International inaugurates new 5.2-hectare Vermax glass greenhouse in Sherrington, Quebec.

VegPro International Opens High-Tech Vermax Greenhouse in Quebec

VegPro International inaugurates new 5.2-hectare Vermax glass greenhouse in Sherrington, Quebec.

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Planet Farms and Swiss Life Asset Managers create a new JV dedicated to CEA infrastructure, with a planned investment of up to €200M.

Planet Farms & Swiss Life Asset Managers Launch €200M JV

Planet Farms is launching a new Pesto line under the Luca 1863 brand at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York.

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GrowDirector introduces AI Climate Summary, a tool delivering automated weekly greenhouse climate reports.

GrowDirector Launches AI Climate Summary to Simplify Greenhouse Management

GrowDirector introduces AI Climate Summary, a tool delivering automated weekly greenhouse climate reports.

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Freight Farms Ceases Operations As Of April 30th

Freight Farms Ceases Operations As Of April 30th

Freight Farms ceased operations on April 30, 2025, discontinuing services and support after 13 years in container-based vertical farming.

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Hexagro entered liquidation after being unable to close a recent funding round, ending an 8Y effort to make urban farming more accessible.

Hexagro Enters Liquidation Following Eight-Year Journey in Urban Agriculture

Hexagro entered liquidation after being unable to close a recent funding round, ending an 8Y effort to make urban farming more accessible.

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Pure Harvest Smart Farms has introduced its first line of Strawberry Preserves, featuring four flavour variants including three inspired by regional culinary traditions.

Pure Harvest Launches Strawberry Preserves with Regional Flavours & Food Waste Focus

Pure Harvest Smart Farms has introduced its first line of Strawberry Preserves, featuring four flavour variants including three inspired by regional culinary traditions.

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