OnePointOne & AutoStore Partner to Pilot Automated Urban Farming with Opollo Farm
From iGrow News:
OnePointOne, in partnership with AutoStore, has introduced Opollo Farm, a fully automated vertical farming platform situated just outside Phoenix, Arizona. This new facility integrates robotic technology to optimize plant growth, offering a solution to pressing agricultural challenges such as water scarcity, labor shortages, and the need for local food production.
Plants grown at Opollo Farm move autonomously through a cube storage system that constantly adjusts environmental conditions for optimal results. The system supports high-density cultivation, hydroponics, and a fully controlled environment, enabling year-round harvests of leafy greens and herbs.
“At Whole Foods Market, we’re constantly exploring new ways to bring fresh, sustainable food to our customers,” said Chris Petroulakis, Category Merchant for Produce at Whole Foods Market. “Opollo Farm is a perfect example of how advanced technology can revolutionize local agriculture, helping to deliver high-quality, locally grown produce right to our stores faster and fresher than ever before.”