California-based agricultural business Red Dog Management has teamed up with Canadian produce distributor Oppy and agricultural investment firm Farmers Gate to offer a new range of hydroponic strawberries under the brand name of 'Happy Berry.'
What's great about these tabletop strawberries is that they are grown using far fewer resources compared to traditional strawberries. With efficient watering techniques and scientifically timed and measured nutrient inputs, the end result is just as good as if not superior to traditional berries but with vast improvements in sustainability.
While hydroponic growing has often been associated with home ventures and small-scale farming, the advent of the 'Happy Berry' hydroponic strawberries proves that this sustainable method of growing can produce foods that are more than suitable for the retail space.
Sustainably Grown Hydroponic Stawberries
The 'Happy Berry' Brand Strawberries Are Tabletop-Grown
Trend Themes
1. Hydroponic Farming - Hydroponic farming is increasingly being used to develop sustainable and efficient methods for growing food crops.
2. Vertical Farming - Vertical farming technology allows for more efficient use of urban spaces to grow crops and offers an opportunity for year-round crop yields.
3. Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) - The increasing use of CEA technologies such as hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics reveal a great opportunity to develop sustainable and more productive agricultural models.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - Agriculture businesses can adopt hydroponic farming methods to achieve sustainable and efficient operations while offering quality crops to customers.
2. Food Distribution - Food distribution companies can leverage emerging technology trends such as vertical farming to improve the efficiency of operations while delivering high-quality products to a wider range of consumers.
3. Investment - Investors can seek opportunities in the agricultural sector, particularly in companies that are exploring sustainable and innovative approaches such as controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to create value, increase efficiency, and drive long term growth.