Gotham Greens
Current Product Lineup
Distribution: UNLIMEAT Brings Vegan Corn Dogs to Two Hands’ Menus; Immi Goes National with Whole Foods Market
Plant-based meat maker UNLIMEAT will soon be on the menu at Two Hands, a quick-service restaurant (QSR) that specializes in Korean-style corn dogs, as part of a new vegan option.
Upward Farms Closes “Infinitely Complex” Vertical Farming Operation
Vertical farming company Upward Farms announced last Thursday that it would be ceasing operations at its Brooklyn headquarters and will not be opening its large-scale production facility in Pennsylvania.
Notable New Products: Vertically Farmed Salad Kits & Veggie-Coated Chicken Nuggets
This week’s roundup of notable new products brings vertically-farmed salad kits, veggie-coated chicken nuggets and a new look for one of Ben & Jerry’s popular flavors.
Fertilizing Growth: Gotham Greens Raises $310M To Expand Reach and Portfolio
Indoor farming company Gotham Greens announced today it raised $310 million to expand the reach of its “decentralized agricultural” systems nationwide and expand its array of CPG products, with new launches set for later this month.
Taste Radio: When Looking For An Investor, Look For A Friend
This week, we sat down with the co-founders of Vail-based private equity firm Manna Tree Partners and the founders of three portfolio companies, Verde Farms, Health-Ade and Gotham Greens, to explore the relationship between investor and entrepreneur. The discussions revealed how their personal friendship established a baseline for trust and helped create positive outcomes for all involved.
Gotham Greens Plans to Double Its Greenhouse Capacity in 2022
Indoor agriculture company Gotham Greens announced earlier this week its plans to double the size of its total U.S. greenhouse capacity from 600,000 square feet to over 1.2 million square feet by the end of this year. The Brooklyn-based company, which describes itself as a “fresh-food company farming with the future in mind,” was a pioneer in what’s become known as “urban agriculture” when it launched in 2011.
Taste Radio: This Firm Is Investing Millions Into Brands That Will Change Human Health
This week we’re joined by Ross Iverson, co-founder and chief investment officer of Manna Tree Partners, a food-focused private equity firm whose portfolio includes stakes in Health-Ade, Gotham Greens and Urban Remedy. Iverson discussed the firm’s vision to improve human health by investing in better-for-you brands, why diligence plays a bigger role than innovation when evaluating companies and how Manna Tree assesses early-stage brands.
Whole Foods Predicts Sustainably Sourced Food and Functional Ingredients Will Be Among 2022 Top Trends
Sustainability-focused food trends such as ultra-urban farming and regeneratively-grown grains were among the top picks in this year’s edition of Whole Foods’s Top 10 Food Trends list, released yesterday. For the first time, in conjunction with the announcement, the retailer is offering a 10-item sample box highlighting a product from each trend.
The Checkout: Serenity Kids, Gotham Greens and More Announce Investment Deals
In this week’s investment-focused Checkout, Serenity Kids raises $3 million to add to its executive team and launch new products; TerraCycle closes a $25 million funding round to grow reusable CPG platform Loop; Gotham Greens brings in $87 million to expand operations; and My/Mo Mochi secures investment from Bregal Partners.
Distribution Roundup: Know Brainer Launches in Walmart and CVS
In the latest distribution news, Know Brainer’s Max Mallows land in Walmart and CVS, Whole Foods adds offerings from Yolélé and Fancypants Baking Co.’s new keto cookies hit shelves at multiple retailers.
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