GoodLeaf Leafy Greens Return to Nova Scotia
GoodLeaf products are once again available commercially in its “root” province
GUELPH, Ont. — Delicious and healthy micro and baby greens from GoodLeaf Farms have made a comeback in the province where the innovative vertical farm was first founded.
Shoppers in Nova Scotia can find several varieties of nutrient-packed greens from GoodLeaf on the shelves of Pete’s Frootique and Fine Foods stores in Halifax and Bedford. While GoodLeaf greens are currently grown at a climate-controlled indoor farm in Guelph, Ont., the company got its start in Truro, where it still maintains a research and development operation.
“Our Nova Scotia roots are an important part of who we are as a company,” says Jacquie Needham, Accounts Manager for GoodLeaf Farms. “Our supportive East Coast GoodLeaf fans have been patiently waiting, so it’s both exciting and rewarding that we can once again connect with consumers in the province, providing them with a Canadian-grown, year-round alternative to food that is typically imported.”
At Pete’s Frootique, Nova Scotia shoppers can find the full range of GoodLeaf microgreens, including Micro Broccoli, Micro Radish, Pea Shoots, Spicy Mustard Medley, Micro Arugula and Asian Blend on store shelves. Baby greens, such as Baby Arugula, Baby Spinach and Spring Mix are also available to customers. Starting Thursday March 31st, the retailer is offering a 2 for $6 promotion on all microgreens.
GoodLeaf’s indoor vertical farms use innovative technology to grow microgreens and baby greens in Canada year-round, no matter the season, climate or weather. The plants are grown in a complex hydroponics system with traditional ebb-and-flow watering to feed nutrient-rich water to the plants, and specialized LED lights that are engineered to emulate the red and blue wavelengths of the light spectrum to mimic the spring sun — ideal conditions for plants to maximize photosynthesis.
Microgreens and baby greens will elevate any dish. They are ideal in salads, as a topping for burgers or sandwiches or to add a punch of nutrients to a smoothie. Explore various ways to use microgreens and baby greens at goodleaffarms.com/recipes.
GoodLeaf Farms is currently planning an expansion to build a vertical farm in Quebec that will supply the market in Atlantic Canada. But until then, the microgreens are being shipped from Ontario by Super Select as part of a regular delivery with other food items to reduce its carbon footprint.
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About GoodLeaf Farms:
With a passion for delicious, nutrient-rich greens, GoodLeaf was founded in Halifax in 2011. Using an innovative technology and leveraging multi-level vertical farming, GoodLeaf has created a controlled and efficient indoor farm that can grow fresh produce anywhere in the world, 365 day of the year. The system combines innovations in LED lighting with leading edge hydroponic techniques to produce sustainable, safe, pesticide-free, nutrient-dense leafy greens. GoodLeaf has ongoing R&D Programs in collaboration with the University of Guelph, Dalhousie University and Acadia University.
Learn more at goodleaffarms.com.