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Germany’s Vitarom Bets on Food Autonomy's  Dimmable  Lights to Increase Efficiency

Germany’s Vitarom Bets on Food Autonomy's Dimmable Lights to Increase Efficiency

Vitarom Neurath GbR, one of Germany’s leading tomato and pepper producers, is battling the same challenges as greenhouse and vertical farm operators everywhere else in Europe: skyrocketing energy prices. Established 10 years ago, when the four shareholders of the company teamed up, one of Vitarom’s key ambitions is to supply fresh, local produce to German customers year around. In order to ensure continuous supply and keep their energy costs under control, Vitarom opted to install energy-efficient LED lamps designed and manufactured by Food Autonomy.

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Dutch tomato giant Lans Group reduces energy costs by installing LEDFan toplights on 27 hectares

Dutch tomato giant Lans Group reduces energy costs by installing LEDFan toplights on 27 hectares

The energy crisis engulfing Europe is prompting businesses to revamp their business models in order to lower energy utilization and costs. The horticulture industry is no exception and growers are looking at various means to reduce their energy costs without harming their business.

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The largest Finnish tomato grower, Sven Sigg is improving yield and ROI (Return on Investment) with Food Autonomy fixtures

The largest Finnish tomato grower, Sven Sigg is improving yield and ROI (Return on Investment) with Food Autonomy fixtures

“I am satisfied with the Food Autonomy Flexi-Grow fixtures that were installed in December 2021. I believe that the use of LED in greenhouses is the future trend and I’m happy that I took this step.” – says Patrik Sigg, founder of the company

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A transatlantic partnership serving the microgreens industry

A transatlantic partnership serving the microgreens industry

Canada’s Hamill APS, a manufacturer of agricultural processing equipment, and Food Autonomy have teamed up to manufacture and promote machinery and solutions used by microgreen growers worldwide. Hamill plans to use the business model established with the Hungarian company to increase its footprint across the globe.

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Bringing on the vertical farming revolution

Bringing on the vertical farming revolution

Vertical farming holds the promise of being a solution for global food security while also leaving a much smaller carbon footprint than traditional agriculture. The challenge is to make this business broadly applicable and competitive in terms of price. Dutch start-up Glowfarms, together with Food Autonomy, plan to do just that.

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Sustainability and science in crop growing

Sustainability and science in crop growing

Sustainability is becoming a key concept in greenhouse horticulture as growers seek to reduce energy consumption while achieving better yields. Wageningen University in the Netherlands joined forces with Hungary-based lighting provider Food Autonomy to deliver the best lighting conditions for pot anthurium grown in greenhouse conditions.

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A fenntartható jövőért a rovartenyésztésben

A fenntartható jövőért a rovartenyésztésben

A globális klímaválság társadalmunk minden szegletét érinti és befolyásolja. A környezetvédelem és a bolygó növekvő lakosságszáma innovációra és szokatlan megoldások kifejlesztésére készteti az emberiséget. Az élelmiszeripar a megújulás frontvonalában van, hiszen egyre nagyobb mennyiségű élelmiszerre van szükség, a természeti forrásaink végesek és az iparág ökológiai lábnyoma pedig jelentős. A Food Autonomy és a Grinsect, az egyik legígéretesebb magyar mezőgazdasági startup, együttműködése a fenntarthatóság és a környezetvédelem jegyében zajlik.

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