Little Leaf Farms Begins Planting at Tennessee Greenhouse
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Little Leaf Farms has begun commissioning its newest greenhouse in Manchester, Tenn., with the first seeds now planted at the facility. The milestone comes ahead of schedule as Little Leaf Farms accelerates the launch of the greenhouse in response to increased consumer demand paired with retailers prioritizing safe and high-quality leafy greens on a year-round basis.
The new 20-acre greenhouse represents the first phase of Little Leaf Farms’ Tennessee campus, where it has the space to expand to 80 acres, and marks a significant step in the company’s continued national expansion. This facility will increase Little Leaf Farms’ capacity to supply fresh, locally grown leafy greens nationwide.
Little Leaf Farms grows in state-of-the-art greenhouses designed to deliver consistent quality and freshness 365 days per year. This controlled environment enables Little Leaf to grow with no pesticides and ensures that water entering the greenhouse is fully purified to eliminate any potential pathogens. Little Leaf Farms’ automated growing system allows its greens to be seeded, grown, harvested, and packaged without ever being touched by human hands, which, in combination with water management, is a key component of the company’s “Clean From the Start” growing approach.
Scaling to Meet Growing Demand
Little Leaf Farms‘ Tennessee expansion comes as the company continues to gain share in the broader packaged salad category, even as the indoor-grown produce industry undergoes a period of transition. The company is accelerating investments in additional capacity and is in active discussions for several new campus locations as it works quickly toward establishing a full national footprint.
The Manchester campus builds on Little Leaf Farms’ growing national footprint, which includes greenhouse campuses in Devens, Mass., and McAdoo, Pa. The company will also celebrate the official opening of its eighth greenhouse in the coming months.