In the realm of greenhouse agriculture, where the delicate balance of plant care meets the demands of market freshness, the role of technology has never been more pivotal. Picture a greenhouse bustling with activity, yet surprisingly serene, as rows of meticulously tended plants thrive under conditions finely tuned by a blend of human expertise and technological prowess.

Nature Fresh Farms was awarded numerous accolades from the 17th annual greenhouse competition, showcasing its exceptional achievements in the field of greenhouse farming. This year, Nature Fresh Farms was recognized for its attention to quality, flavor and the overall consumer experience taking home three Chef’s Choice Awards and numerous first, second and third place awards, demonstrating excellence and innovation in the pepper, cucumber, tomato and berry categories.

Mucci Farms is expanding with the addition of a 32-acre greenhouse in Tehachapi, CA. This move marks another step in Mucci Farms’ strategy to enhance production capabilities and ensure accessibility to fresh produce across North America. In partnership with Cox Farms, a business entity of Cox Enterprises focused on greenhouse grown food and agriculture, Mucci Farms is scaling operations to meet the growing demand for its products on the West Coast.  

Vegpro International Inc., producer of Fresh Attitude brand lettuce available in more than 2,500 retail locations across the country, will build one of Canada's largest greenhouses in Quebec’s Sherrington area. This state-of-the-art facility will be able to produce 7.8 million pounds of fresh lettuce and vegetables annually, regardless of the season. This represents an average of 150,000 pounds per week, or 62 million portions of salad  each year.

Village Farms Fresh has been growing in greenhouses in North America for the past 35 years. The company operates almost 500 acres in total of Controlled Environment Agriculture in Texas and Canada, and it has partner growers throughout Mexico. However, it said the people that work for the company that make this possible.

Mucci Farms, part of the newly launched Cox Farms business, acquired Hacienda North Farms, a 159-acre state-of-the-art greenhouse facility located in Coatsworth, ON.