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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.

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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Sollum Technologies partnered with the Delphy Improvement Centre to address challenges posed by cucumber production under LED lighting.

Sollum Trial Demonstrates Advantages of Dynamic LED Lighting for Cucumber Cultivation

Sollum Technologies partnered with the Delphy Improvement Centre to address challenges posed by cucumber production under LED lighting.

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Gardin raised $4.5 million in Seed 2 funding led by Navus Ventures to expand its platform and commercial team.

Gardin Expands Customer Base and Secures $4.5M Funding

Gardin raised $4.5 million in Seed 2 funding led by Navus Ventures to expand its platform and commercial team.

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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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UNS Farms operates one of Dubai’s largest commercial vertical farming facilities, producing up to 1,500 kilograms of fresh produce daily.

UNS Farms Expands Urban Agriculture Capabilities in the UAE

UNS Farms operates one of Dubai’s largest commercial vertical farming facilities, producing up to 1,500 kilograms of fresh produce daily.

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

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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Edible Garden entered into a non-binding LOI to acquire Narayan d.o.o., a Slovenian producer of organic coconut & superfood products.

Edible Garden Expands Herb Product Line Distribution to More Stop & Shop Locations

Edible Garden has expanded distribution of its sustainably grown herb products to additional Stop & Shop locations across New York.

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