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Metro Vegetable Gardens

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Hydroponic Tokyo Garden Takes Up Space on the Subway Line

— April 25, 2015 — Eco
In an effort to get urban citizens to eat more greens that are grown locally, a hydroponic Tokyo garden has been set up on the Tozai Line in a protected growing facility.

These vegetables are being branded and sold under the name Tokyo Salad, with a big push on selling features such as the fact that the greens are produced without pesticides in clean growing rooms with no exposure to bacteria—which gives them a longer shelf life. The produce is in fact so clean, consumers would be able to eat the greens without having to wash them first.

Tokyo Salad varieties include romaine, mesclun and leaf lettuce that are expected to be hitting stores and restaurants soon.
Trend Themes
1. Hydroponic Gardening - The trend of hydroponic gardening is disrupting the traditional agricultural industry by offering a sustainable and space-efficient way to grow crops in urban areas.
2. Urban Agriculture - Urban agriculture is a growing trend that presents disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to provide locally grown and fresh produce to urban consumers, reducing transportation distances and carbon footprint.
3. Clean Growing Techniques - The adoption of clean growing techniques, such as pesticide-free and bacteria-free cultivation, presents an opportunity for businesses to offer safer and longer-lasting produce that meets the demand for healthy and sustainable food options.
Industry Implications
1. Farm-to-table - The farm-to-table industry can leverage hydroponic gardening and urban agriculture trends to source fresh and locally grown produce, enhancing the sustainability and quality of their offerings.
2. Food Retail - The food retail industry can explore partnerships with hydroponic gardens and urban farms to source premium quality produce directly, reducing supply chain costs and ensuring fresher and healthier options for consumers.
3. Restaurant and Hospitality - Restaurants and hospitality businesses can capitalize on the trend of clean growing techniques by featuring locally grown, pesticide-free, and bacteria-free produce in their menus, catering to the increasing demand for healthy and sustainable dining choices.
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