HAMILTON, MT - Local Bounti is gearing up to celebrate the official opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art controlled environment agriculture (CEA) facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas. The newly developed CEA facility will focus on growing and selling the brand’s living green butter lettuce and greenhouse fresh line of packaged leafy greens, bolstering the supplier’s distribution capabilities.
"We are proud to unveil our latest cutting-edge CEA facility in Mount Pleasant, Texas," said Craig Hurlbert, Chief Executive Officer. "Powered by our innovative and patented Stack & Flow Technology®, this state-of-the-art greenhouse will bolster our rapidly expanding capacity across the U.S. to help meet customer demand in Texas and further support our distribution across the Southern United States."
The new Texas facility spans six acres and enhances the company’s distribution to directly service local retail distribution centers while providing additional capacity to meet demand from the company's direct relationships with retail customers. According to a press release, the facility began shipping this month.
"This facility represents another significant milestone for Local Bounti and an opportunity for the local Mount Pleasant economy through job creation. Our commitment to sustainable agriculture and community engagement remains steadfast, and we're excited to make a positive impact in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding region," stated Hurlbert.
The facility is backed by Local Bounti's patented Stack & Flow Technology, which, according to the release, seamlessly blends the advantages of vertical and greenhouse cultivation. The use of this tech and the new location grant Local Bounti higher yields while using less land, water, and pesticides and reducing the company’s overall environmental impact.
The company will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. local time to celebrate the opening of this cutting-edge facility. To learn more about the expansion, click here.
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