Nordic Harvest operates a vertical farm in Taastrup, Denmark that produces salads, cabbage and herbs year‑round using a closed‑loop, water‑recirculating system powered entirely by offshore wind energy. By growing plants under precise LED lighting and climate control, they eliminate pesticides and irrigation excess, delivering ready‑to‑eat, pesticide‑free greens with up to 250 × higher yield per square meter and a shelf life two to three times longer than conventional produce.
Funding
$9.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Conventional agriculture for salads, cabbage, and herbs relies on large land areas, extensive water use, pesticides, and long supply chains that import up to 70 % of produce, leading to high environmental impact and seasonal availability constraints.
Solution
Nordic Harvest produces leafy greens and herbs in a vertical farm located in Taastrup, Denmark, using a closed‑loop system powered entirely by certified offshore wind energy. Plants grow under precisely controlled light, temperature, and nutrient conditions, eliminating the need for pesticides, irrigation excess, and seasonal limitations. The farm recirculates water, using up to 250 × less water per kilogram of lettuce than field cultivation, and harvests year‑round with consistent flavor and nutrition. Produce is packaged in moisture‑resistant, ready‑to‑eat packs that require no washing, extending shelf life by two to three times compared with conventional packed greens. By achieving yields 250 × higher per square meter, the operation could theoretically supply Denmark’s salad demand on an area equivalent to 20 football fields, freeing large tracts of land for natural ecosystems.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Danish retailers and grocery chains (e.g., Bilka, Føtex) and environmentally conscious consumers seeking fresh, locally produced, ready‑to‑eat leafy greens and herbs.
Features
- Fully vertical, multi‑layer growing racks that maximize production per square meter
- Precise LED lighting and climate control delivering optimal nutrition, taste, and uniformity
- Closed‑loop water recirculation system reducing water consumption by 99 %
- 100 % renewable wind energy powering all cultivation and processing steps
- Pesticide‑free cultivation in a sterile environment, eliminating the need for post‑harvest washing
- Ready‑to‑eat packaging that preserves freshness for up to three times longer than conventional bags
- Year‑round local production of salads, baby romaine, crisp lettuce, baby arugula, thyme, and other herbs