'Crop One,' a Boston-based vertical farming company, partnered up with 'Emirates Flight Catering' to create the 'Eco 1,' the largest vertical farming plant in the world. The Eco 1 is located in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and is a sprawling 330,000 square feet inside. The plant is designed to grow leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, arugula, and mixed greens, which are commonly used in everything from salad dishes to more complex meals.
According to Crop One the Eco 1 will produce upwards of two million pounds of food per year through its highly efficient growth process. Growing greens in the Eco 1 vertical farming building takes approximately 95% less water and growth-related resources than traditional methods, meaning this building will have a significantly positive effect on the carbon footprint of the food industry in the region.
Enclosed Vertical Farms
The Eco 1 Farm in Dubai Produces 2 Million Pounds of Greens
Trend Themes
1. Enclosed Vertical Farming - Opportunity for companies to create enclosed vertical farms to produce large amounts of food in a sustainable manner.
2. Efficient Growth Processes - Efficient growth processes in vertical farms could have a significant positive effect on the carbon footprint of the food industry.
3. Partnerships for Vertical Farming - Partnerships between vertical farming companies and food suppliers could create large scale sustainable food production facilities.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - Agriculture companies have an opportunity to incorporate enclosed vertical farming to increase sustainable food production.
2. Food Service - Food service companies have an opportunity to partner with vertical farming companies to create large scale sustainable food production facilities.
3. Real Estate - Real estate companies have an opportunity to repurpose existing buildings into enclosed vertical farming facilities.