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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.

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 Reports Q4 2025 Financial Results with $232M Impairment Charge

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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Explore Jim Kras's vision for Edible Garden: from produce to plant-based innovations and sustainable packaging solutions.

Jim Kras on Edible Garden’s Path From Greenhouse to Ready-to-Drink

Explore Jim Kras's vision for Edible Garden: from produce to plant-based innovations and sustainable packaging solutions.

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ICA Kvantum Märsta has selected Swegreen's in-store growing technology, with the Saga Medium system launching in spring 2026.

Swegreen Secures USD 2.2M to Scale In-Store Farming Operations

ICA Kvantum Märsta has selected Swegreen's in-store growing technology, with the Saga Medium system launching in spring 2026.

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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 27% Revenue Growth in 2025, Secures $15M Investment

Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE: LOCL), a U.S. indoor agriculture company, has announced it secured $15 million through the issuance of a convertible note with an existing strategic investor.

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Discover how school farms using hydroponic systems enhance STEM education and real-world agricultural skills.

Container Farms for Schools: How FarmBox Foods Is Transforming STEM, Food Security, and Experiential Learning

Discover how school farms using hydroponic systems enhance STEM education and real-world agricultural skills.

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Generate Capital announced the sale of Equinox Growers, a Virginia-based high-tech greenhouse operator, to Taylor Farms, a leading North American fresh food producer.

Equinox Growers Greenhouse Facility Sold to Taylor Farms

Generate Capital announced the sale of Equinox Growers, a Virginia-based high-tech greenhouse operator, to Taylor Farms, a leading North American fresh food producer.

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Signify and the University of British Columbia (UBC) have entered their fifth consecutive year of collaboration to develop a production protocol for growing peppers year-round under Philips brand LED lighting.

Signify and UBC Enter Fifth Year of LED Pepper Trial to Enable Year-Round Canadian Production

Signify, through its Philips GrowWise Research Center, has identified optimized light and temperature strategies that double the yield of crispy lettuce in vertical farming conditions.

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

GrowGeneration Launches Char Coir Propagation System with Two New Products

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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Cox Vastgoed B.V. will acquire a 5.2-hectare greenhouse facility from paprika grower Frank Bakker in Sevenum on December 1, 2026.

Cox Vastgoed Acquires 5.2-Hectare Greenhouse Facility in Sevenum

Cox Vastgoed B.V. will acquire a 5.2-hectare greenhouse facility from paprika grower Frank Bakker in Sevenum on December 1, 2026.

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Forever Feed Technologies secures $4M from JR Automation to deploy 8 indoor Grow Systems™, boosting sustainable dairy & beef feed.

Forever Feed Technologies Secures $15M Contract for Commercial Hydroponic Feed Systems

Forever Feed Technologies signed a $15 million contract with River Ranch Farms to build a major hydroponic livestock feed growing center in Hanford, California.

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