A large-scale vertical farming system inside a greenhouse, featuring rows of stacked white containers with young, green strawberry plants growing hydroponically. Sunlight streams through the glass roof, illuminating the plants.

vGreens and CAN Agri implement industrial-scale Proof of Concept in South Africa

Next milestone on our way to a more resilient food system achieved: In collaboration with our strategic partner CAN Agri, we have successfully implemented an industrial-scale Proof of Concept in South Africa!

The innovative hybrid facility uses natural sunlight and heat within a closely monitored vertical structure, reducing the reliance on artificial energy sources while maintaining environmental control. 

A glimpse into the hybrid facility from the outside (© vGreens)

Reaching this milestone is a major step in proving that our technology provides the ideal framework to produce high-quality strawberries locally and efficiently. It is not just a technological achievement—it is a blueprint for the future of food production and fresh produce supply chains. 

Pretoria proves that our B2B-business model works and sustainable, high-yield agriculture is possible at scale!

You can get a quick glimpse into the facility and hear our Co-Founder and CSO Dr. Stefan Hey talking about our long-term goals in the video below:

Dr. Stefan Hey (left) and advisory board member Carsten Puschmann in Pretoria (© Carsten Puschmann)

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