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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.

YMCA of the USA is operating urban farms, community gardens, and hydroponic systems nationwide to supply fresh produce.

YMCA of the USA Grows Food Access Through Urban Agriculture Programs

Key Takeaways YMCA of the USA is operating urban farms, community gardens, and hydroponic systems nationwide to supply fresh produce to children and families facing food insecurity. Programs integrate hands-on […]

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Blue Radix has expanded its Crop Controller AI platform to strawberry greenhouse production, following proven results in vegetable crops.

Blue Radix Launches Crop Controller for Strawberry Greenhouse Production

Blue Radix has expanded its Crop Controller AI platform to strawberry greenhouse production, following proven results in vegetable crops.

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NatureSweet has expanded its Cherubs® portfolio with the introduction of Golden Cherubs®, a new golden grape tomato.

NatureSweet Launches Golden Cherubs®, a New Golden Grape Tomato Snacking Variety

NatureSweet has expanded its Cherubs® portfolio with the introduction of Golden Cherubs®, a new golden grape tomato.

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Infinite Acres announced the commercial launch of GroLoop, the agentic operating platform that powered 80 Acres Farms' national expansion.

Infinite Acres Commercially Launches GroLoop Platform for Controlled-Environment Agriculture

Infinite Acres has announced the commercial launch of GroLoop, the agentic operating platform that powered 80 Acres Farms' national expansion in controlled-environment agriculture.

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Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. reported second quarter 2025 net sales of $39.2 million, down from $54.8 million in the prior year period.

Hydrofarm Holdings Group Reports Q1 2026 Results Amid Ongoing Restructuring

Hydrofarm's net sales decreased 32.7% to $25.1 million in Q4 2025 compared to $37.3 million in the prior year period, primarily due to industry oversupply.

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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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