BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The time has come for UP Vertical Farms™ to make its mark on the Canadian market. In partnership with Oppy, the greenhouse grower recently opened the doors to its inaugural facility in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada.

“Entering the vertical farming space with Bahram and Shahram Rashti has been an utmost pleasure,” said Oppy’s Executive Director of Berries and Canadian Category Development Aaron Quon. “We’re looking forward to officially bringing their long-time vision to life, and providing our retail customers with the most advanced, sustainable technology in leafy greens that they have ever seen.”

Recycled CO₂ and proprietary lighting technology allow UP to grow its greens to custom brix levels and flavor profiles while lasting more than 22 days refrigerated, according to a press release.

Forecasting production of just under 2 million pounds—or 6.3 million bags—of salad greens per year, UP Vertical Farms also has the unique ability to fully customize packs specific to retailers and restaurants. Blends can be tailored and grown instantaneously to keep pace with ongoing trends, which adds to the quality and consistency of its products.

“We are thrilled to go live after many years of research, development, and planning,” said Bahram Rashti, Co-Founder of UP Vertical Farms. “...Our facility will further limit Canada’s dependence on imported greens in the provinces we supply, and we anticipate expanding our footprint quickly.”

As these two produce innovators continue to expand, ANUK will be sure to report.

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