80 Acres Farms

80 Acres Farms operates a national network of indoor vertical farms producing pesticide-free salads, microgreens, herbs, and dressings for major grocery retailers and foodservice distributors across 17,000+ U.S. retail locations.

Company typePrivate
Founded2015
HeadquartersHamilton, United States
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What 80 Acres Farms does

80 Acres Farms is an indoor vertical farming company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio. It operates a national network of seven large-scale indoor farms spanning Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, and Colorado — following the August 2025 merger with Soli Organic and the March 2025 acquisition of three farms from Kalera — producing pesticide-free salad blends, ready-to-eat salad kits, microgreens, herbs, and premium dressings (under the acquired Mother Raw brand). The combined company serves more than 17,000 retail locations nationwide through enterprise relationships with Kroger, Whole Foods, Walmart, Albertson's, H-E-B, Meijer, and regional grocers, alongside foodservice distribution via Sysco and US Foods. Annual production capacity is 15–20 million pounds of fresh produce, with the Boone County, Kentucky facility alone capable of producing 40 million servings per year.

The company's core technology is the GroLoop farm operating platform, developed by subsidiary Infinite Acres. GroLoop is a hardware-agnostic system that unifies software, environmental controls, and robotics to enable AI-powered crop optimization, forecasting, inventory planning, and distribution across the network. Complementary proprietary assets include accelerated plant breeding IP acquired via Plantae Biosciences under an exclusive license from the Weizmann Institute of Science (operating as Infinite Acres Israel), digital twin simulation partnerships with Siemens, and LED lighting co-development with Signify. R&D and engineering operations are based in Arkansas, The Hague (Netherlands), and Israel.

The business model combines consumer packaged goods sales through retail and foodservice channels (transaction-based pricing at retail price points) with a nascent technology licensing stream via the Infinite Acres subsidiary (GroLoop platform license to third-party CEA operators). The company has raised more than $370 million in total funding from General Atlantic, Siemens Financial Services, Barclays Climate Ventures, Virgo Investment Group, Blue Earth Capital, and others, including a $115 million round in February 2025. Management has disclosed projected first-year revenue approaching $200 million post-merger and a 60% revenue CAGR over the prior three years.

80 Acres Farms firmographics

Firmographics

Name: 80 Acres Farms
Legal name: 80 Acres Urban Agriculture, Inc.
Website: https://80acresfarms.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2015
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Short description: 80 Acres Farms operates a national network of indoor vertical farms producing pesticide-free salads, microgreens, herbs, and dressings for major grocery retailers and foodservice distributors across 17,000+ U.S. retail locations.
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80 Acres Farms industry classification

Industry

Product category: Indoor Vertical Farming
NAICS: Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141)
SIC: Agricultural Production-Crops (100)
akta.pro primary industry: Greenhouse Vegetable Production (Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Leafy Greens) (AFAGAHAA)
akta.pro secondary industry: Sprouts & Microgreens Farming (Alfalfa Sprouts, Microgreens, Wheatgrass) (AFAGADAL)

Keywords

Indoor vertical farming
Controlled-environment agriculture
Fresh produce manufacturing
Pesticide-free leafy greens
Farm operating platform

Where 80 Acres Farms is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Hamilton
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

80 Acres Farms business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Produce Sales - Retail: The company generates revenue primarily through selling branded salads, salad kits, herbs, microgreens, tomatoes, and dressings to major retail chains including Kroger, Whole Foods, and over 17,000 retail locations nationwide.
Foodservice Distribution: Products sold to restaurants and foodservice operators through distributors like Sysco and US Foods, including availability at convenience stores and other foodservice locations.
Technology Licensing - Infinite Acres: Through subsidiary Infinite Acres, the company licenses its GroLoop technology platform and expertise to other controlled-environment agriculture operators. The platform was developed and tested at scale across 80 Acres Farms, Kalera, and Soli Organic facilities before commercial launch.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Transaction based/ take rate	Pay-as-you-go	Consumer products sold at retail grocery stores

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels7 records

80 Acres Farms product offering

Product offering

Core offering

80 Acres Farms operates a national network of indoor vertical farms that grow pesticide-free salad blends, ready-to-eat salad kits, microgreens, fresh herbs, and premium salad dressings. Its proprietary GroLoop technology platform (developed by subsidiary Infinite Acres) unifies software, environmental controls, and robotics to manage farm operations, AI-powered crop optimization, and inventory planning.

Product overview

80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming company operating next-generation smart farms that supply retailers and foodservice partners with pesticide-free produce year-round. The company's portfolio spans multiple product lines unified by its proprietary GroLoop technology platform (developed by subsidiary Infinite Acres): fresh produce including salad blends (Butter Me Up, Forever Summer, Fresh Squeeze, Plantopia, Power Crunch, Queen City, Romaine Calm, Ruby Crunch), ready-to-eat salad kits (Feelin' Gouda, Greekin' Out, Rockin' Ranchero, Hail Caesar!, Zing N' Zen, Eatalian, Baja Bliss), microgreens (Arugula, Broccoli, Micro-Topia, Super Punch, plus Kalera-acquired varieties), fresh herbs (All About That Basil), and premium salad dressings (acquired Mother Raw brand: Creamy Balsamic, Herby Greek, Roasted Garlic Caesar, Creamy Italian, Poppy Seed, Sesame Ginger, Southwest Ranch). The merger with Soli Organic in 2025 created a national network serving over 17,000 retail locations with combined capacity of 15-20 million pounds annually. The GroLoop platform integrates hardware, software, and environmental controls to enable precise growing conditions, AI-powered optimization, and scalable farm operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Infinite Acres: Technology subsidiary developing the GroLoop farm management platform, environmental controls, robotics, and automation systems for controlled environment agriculture
Mother Raw
Kalera
GroLoop
Soli Organic

Products and services

Salad Kits Ready-to-eat premium salad kits featuring pesticide-free greens with toppings and dressings. Varieties include Feelin' Gouda, Greekin' Out, Rockin' Ranchero, Hail Caesar!, Zing N' Zen, Eatalian, and Baja Bliss.
Salad Blends Pesticide-free lettuce and greens sold in retail packaging. Varieties include Butter Me Up, Forever Summer, Fresh Squeeze, Plantopia, Power Crunch, Queen City, Romaine Calm, and Ruby Crunch.
Microgreens Concentrated-flavor young greens including Arugula, Broccoli, Micro-Topia, and Super Punch varieties. Seven SKUs available at major retail chains nationwide.
Fresh Herbs (All About That Basil) Fresh Genovese basil herb, sweet and fragrant. Available in 0.5 oz and 2 oz sizes. Does not require refrigeration for storage.
Salad Dressings (Mother Raw) Premium salad dressings under the Mother Raw brand. Includes Creamy Balsamic, Herby Greek, Roasted Garlic Caesar, Creamy Italian, Poppy Seed, Sesame Ginger, and Southwest Ranch varieties. USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project verified.
GroLoop Farm Operating Platform Proprietary farm management platform developed by subsidiary Infinite Acres that unifies software, environmental controls, and robotics for controlled-environment agriculture. Licensed to other CEA operators. Manages nearly 1 million square feet of cultivation across six U.S. states, serving over 1,000 CEA professionals and 18,000+ retail locations.
Kalera Brand Products Products from the acquired Kalera brand including microgreen varieties (Arugula, Basil, Bulls Blood, Cilantro, Pea Shoots, Pea Tendrils, Radiant Mix, Spicy Mix), loose leaf lettuces (Artisan Mix, Loose Leaf Mix, Romaine Mix), whole heads (Butter, Baby Romaine, Frisée, Kalera Krunch, Red Oak Leaf), and herbs.

Quantifiable outcome

Uses up to 95% less water per pound of produce compared to traditional farming
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Companies that use 80 Acres Farms

Customer profile

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

80 Acres Farms technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

80 Acres Farms partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

Soli OrganiccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2025Strategic merger announced August 2025 to form one of the world's largest and most advanced indoor farming networks. The combined company operates under the 80 Acres Farms name, headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio, with projected first-year revenues approaching $200 million. Soli Organic brings over 35 years of commercial production experience and a nationwide retail distribution network.
KaleracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2025Acquisition of three indoor vertical farms and related IP strategically located in Georgia, Texas, and Colorado. 80 Acres Farms is revitalizing these underutilized assets through its Infinite Acres technology and operational expertise, extending its network of large-scale commercial facilities.
Plantae BiosciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2024Acquisition of Israeli biotech company bringing innovative plant breeding technology. Since 2020, Plantae collaborated with the Weizmann Institute of Science on accelerated plant breeding projects via an exclusive license agreement with Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd. The researchers now operate as Infinite Acres Israel.
Weizmann Institute of SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2024Research partnership for accelerated plant breeding technology. Professor Avraham Levy leads the Food Security and Nutrition Center research on natural mechanisms that accelerate plant evolution for better harvests in harmony with nature.
Yeda Research and Development Co. LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2024Exclusive license agreement holder for the Weizmann Institute of Science commercialization of accelerated plant breeding technology acquired through Plantae Biosciences.
SiemenscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2023Partnership leveraging digital twin simulation to accelerate scaling up optimized farm design with increased operational efficiency, best use of energy, water, labor, and transportation, and reduced waste. Siemens provides both hardware and software solutions.
SignifycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2023Collaboration to create efficient and best-in-class LED solutions with higher standardization, automation, and digitization that increase efficiency in indoor farming operations.
OcadominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2019Partnership completed for global indoor farming venture. Ocado and Infinite Acres established partnership for developing and deploying technology solutions for indoor farming.
Reunion Foods Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired the Mother Raw premium salad dressing business from Reunion Foods Inc. in March 2024. Previously supplied dressings for 80 Acres Farms' popular salad kits since 2023.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

80 Acres Farms competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

AeroFarms: U.S. vertical farming pioneer growing leafy greens and microgreens indoors with proprietary technology. Direct competitor in pesticide-free indoor leafy greens; both serve major U.S. retailers and have pursued technology-licensing models.
Bowery Farming: New York-based vertical farming operator producing pesticide-free leafy greens, herbs, and berries for retailers including Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh. Closest direct peer on East Coast retail penetration and product mix.
Plenty: San Francisco-based vertical farming company building large-scale indoor farms with proprietary LED and robotics tech. Comparable on technology-platform approach and pursuit of major grocery and foodservice accounts.
Gotham Greens: U.S. indoor greenhouse operator producing leafy greens, herbs, and salad dressings in climate-controlled facilities across multiple states. Directly competes with 80 Acres in branded packaged salads and herbs sold at retail.
BrightFarms: Indoor greenhouse company supplying pesticide-free leafy greens to major U.S. grocery chains through regional greenhouse hubs. Highly comparable in CEA leafy greens distribution model and retail partnership strategy.
Little Leaf Farms: Greenhouse-grown leafy greens producer using hydroponic systems in the Northeast U.S. Comparable on greenhouse CEA model, pesticide-free branding, and grocery retail focus.
Local Bounti: U.S. indoor agriculture company operating CEA facilities for leafy greens and herbs, publicly traded via SPAC. Competes in the same pesticide-free, locally-grown retail produce category.
Revol Greens: Greenhouse-based producer of organic and conventional leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens distributed to U.S. retailers and foodservice. Directly comparable product mix and greenhouse CEA methodology.

Broad incumbents

Taylor Farms: Largest U.S. producer of fresh-cut salads, vegetables, and prepared foods with nationwide retail and foodservice distribution. Competes in the same shelf space for packaged salads, kits, and fresh produce categories.
Fresh Express: Major U.S. packaged salad and fresh-cut produce brand owned by Chiquita, distributed nationally through grocery retailers. Broad incumbent competing in the same branded salad blends and kits categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

80 Acres Farms compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance3 records

80 Acres Farms financial estimates

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80 Acres Farms leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

80 Acres Farms subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries5 records

80 Acres Farms funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors13 records

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80 Acres Farms M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A2 records

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about 80 Acres Farms

What does 80 Acres Farms do?

Is 80 Acres Farms a public or private company?

80 Acres Farms is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was 80 Acres Farms founded?

80 Acres Farms was founded in 2015. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is 80 Acres Farms based?

80 Acres Farms is headquartered in Hamilton, United States, in the North America region.

How does 80 Acres Farms make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Produce Sales - Retail is the primary driver. The others are foodservice Distribution and technology Licensing - Infinite Acres.

Who are 80 Acres Farms's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are AeroFarms, Bowery Farming, Plenty, Gotham Greens, BrightFarms, Little Leaf Farms, Local Bounti and Revol Greens. Broad incumbents are Taylor Farms and Fresh Express.

Does 80 Acres Farms have an API?

No public API is recorded for 80 Acres Farms.

What industry is 80 Acres Farms in?

80 Acres Farms's product category is Indoor Vertical Farming. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAGAHAA, Greenhouse Vegetable Production (Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Leafy Greens), with a secondary code of AFAGADAL, Sprouts & Microgreens Farming (Alfalfa Sprouts, Microgreens, Wheatgrass). Its NAICS code is 11141 and its SIC code is 100.