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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.

Hippo Harvest raised $21M in a Series B funding round led by Standard Investments. Other participants include Congruent Ventures, Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund, Hawthorne Food Ventures, and Energy Impact Partners.

Hippo Harvest Launches USDA-Certified Organic Packaged Salad Line

Hippo Harvest, a grower, packer, and shipper of packaged salads, has announced the launch of its new USDA-certified organic packaged salad line.

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AI enhances real-time climate control, improving growing conditions and resource efficiency in greenhouses.

AI In Greenhouses

AI enhances real-time climate control, improving growing conditions and resource efficiency in greenhouses.

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GrowDirector launches the AI Agronomist, an all-in-one solution for crop health & management using image recognition and NLP.

AI Agronomist: A Growers’ Secret Weapon

GrowDirector launches the AI Agronomist, an all-in-one solution for crop health & management using image recognition and NLP.

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VOLTZ Vertical Farming expands its range to include seven varieties of lettuce, alongside herbs, greens, microgreens, and cosmetic flowers.

VOLTZ Vertical Farming Expands Lettuce Range in Partnership with Gautier Semences

VOLTZ Vertical Farming expands its product range to include seven varieties of lettuce, alongside herbs, greens, microgreens, and cosmetic flowers.

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Agnetix selected as the primary lighting and crop data systems partner for AgriTech North's new greenhouse in Dryden, Ontario.

Agnetix Chosen as Primary Lighting Partner for AgriTech North’s Greenhouse in Ontario

Agnetix selected as the primary lighting and crop data systems partner for AgriTech North's new greenhouse in Dryden, Ontario.

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Soli Organic recently announced its expansion into San Antonio, Texas, as part of a broader strategy to enhance its operations across the Southwest.

Soli Organic’s Expansion and Innovation – A Strategic Approach to Growth

Soli Organic recently announced its expansion into San Antonio, Texas, as part of a broader strategy to enhance its operations across the Southwest.

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Ontario Plants, a leading producer of young plants for greenhouse growers, has launched a new brand and visual identity.

Ontario Plants Unveils New Brand and Expands Operations with State-of-the-Art Greenhouse

Ontario Plants, a leading producer of young plants for greenhouse growers, has launched a new brand and visual identity.

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Fischer Farms appoints Chris Kirke, with over 26 years of FMCG experience, as its new CEO to lead day-to-day operations and strategic growth.

Fischer Farms Appoints Chris Kirke as CEO to Drive Growth

Fischer Farms appoints Chris Kirke, with over 26 years of FMCG experience, as its new CEO to lead day-to-day operations and strategic growth.

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Idealist Capital, Sanimax, and Fondaction invested $58M in Entosystem to expand production capacity and build a second commercial plant.

Entosystem Bags $58M To Accelerate Growth

Idealist Capital, Sanimax, and Fondaction have invested $58 million in Entosystem to expand production capacity and build a second commercial plant.

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Propulserre: A Program to Boost CEA in Quebec

Propulserre: A Program to Boost CEA in Quebec

La Zone Agtech, in partnership with Laval University and presented by IGA/Sobeys, has launched Propulserre, a training program for producers in controlled environment agriculture.

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