The launch of groLOCAL’s hydroponic urban farm is giving businesses an opportunity to cut down on expenses and offer customers something different with home grown herbs, spices, and micro-greens. For large scale grocery, food chains, and healthy food providers, leasing a groTAINER could prove to be the competitive advantage they’ve been looking for.
The food market has become increasingly crowded but the groTAINER means that it’s possible for businesses to grow highly nutritious produce at just a fraction of the cost of buying from suppliers. The yield of the groTAINER gives firms lots of scope, with the option to sell produce directly to consumers or to include them in the preparation of meals and snacks, giving them a unique twist.
David Charitos, Managing Partner of groLOCAL, said, “Standing out from the crowd in the food market can be a challenge. But having the ability to grow your own spice, greens, and herbs can mean you have something different to offer customers and really gives you the flexibility to try different flavours, knowing that all the ingredients are fresh. Having the option to grow some of the produce used means cutting down on expenses in the long run too.”
The team behind groLOCAL are experts in hydroponic farming, the process of growing plants without soil, using nutrient solutions as an alternative. The farming method means it’s possible for businesses to grow plants anywhere, including in urban environments. The ‘farm-in-a-box’ simply needs to be plugged in before businesses can start growing almost any fruit, vegetable, spice, or herb they want immediately. The farm containers come with a fully fitted production unit, including preparation and packing areas, meaning businesses don’t need to find further space in their existing premises to accommodate hydroponic farming.
groLOCAL offers businesses a number of options when selecting to use the groTAINER, with the choice of purchasing the urban farm outright or to use the equipment on a lease basis.
To find out more visit grolocal.co.uk/.