The Agropolis Grocery Store Grows Produce On-Site
Michael Hines — September 7, 2010 — Eco
References: agropolisfarm & ecofriend.org
The Agropolis grocery store is an innovative grocery store concept that turns your local supermarket into a veritable farmer's market. Eating healthy has never been so easy.
The Agropolis grows food on site, using techniques such as "hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic farming." These methods of farming require limited amounts of soil and can be done indoors. The Agropolis has the potential to be an awesome and successful grocery store. Designers, get at it!
The Agropolis grows food on site, using techniques such as "hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic farming." These methods of farming require limited amounts of soil and can be done indoors. The Agropolis has the potential to be an awesome and successful grocery store. Designers, get at it!
Trend Themes
1. Indoor Farming - The trend of indoor farming presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in grocery stores by allowing on-site food production using techniques like hydroponic, aeroponic, and aquaponic farming.
2. Local Food Movement - The local food movement trend opens up opportunities for grocery stores to become more sustainable by growing produce on-site, providing fresh and healthy options for customers.
3. Vertical Farming - Vertical farming trend enables grocery stores to utilize limited space effectively, allowing them to grow produce vertically, maximizing productivity in an innovative and efficient way.
Industry Implications
1. Grocery Stores - Grocery stores have the potential to disrupt the market by implementing on-site gardens, offering customers fresh and locally grown produce.
2. Agriculture - The agriculture industry can benefit from the trend of in-store gardens by exploring innovative farming techniques such as hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics for on-site production.
3. Sustainability - The sustainability industry can capitalize on the trend of in-store gardens by promoting and supporting grocery stores that prioritize on-site food production, reducing carbon footprint and food waste.
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