Located in Vancouver, the Living Produce Aisle is a storefront shop from Urban Cultivator, a producer of high-tech indoor gardening equipment. The beautiful shopfront is a captivating depiction of Urban Cultivator's product in action, as the space serves up nutritious salads and smoothies using ingredients grown on site. Each dish or drink purchased at the shop is made from ingredients harvested in shop that day.
The Urban Cultivator product range includes hydroponic systems for the home, as well as larger systems for chefs and restaurants. The system is ideal for growing microgreens, vegetables and herbs and features an internal computer that oversees air circulation.
As urban farming becomes more common, it seems only natural that chefs and businesses alike would seek to take advantage of this agricultural and technological innovation.
Microfarming Juice Bars
The 'Living Produce Aisle' Grows All Ingredients Inside Its Shop
Trend Themes
1. Microfarming Juice Bars - The creation of self-sustaining juice bars and restaurants through the implementation of indoor microfarms
2. Hydroponic Farming Systems - The rise of hydroponic systems in urban areas for convenient and sustainable access to fresh produce
3. Technology-driven Urban Farming - The integration of technology in urban farming systems to enable the production of fresh, high-quality produce in small spaces
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Restaurants and cafes can implement on-site indoor microfarms to provide customers with fresh and nutritious food
2. Indoor Farming Equipment - Manufacturers of hydroponic systems can capitalize on the trend and provide equipment for home, restaurant, or urban farm usage
3. Smart Farming Technology - Companies developing technology for urban farming can tap into the demand for smart systems for indoor microfarms to increase efficiency and sustainability