Leafood

What Leafood does

Leafood is a Lithuanian vertical farming startup founded in 2021 by CEO Valentinas Civinskas, headquartered at Sausupio st. 11A in Vilnius. The company operates indoor hydroponic vertical farms powered by 100% renewable energy to produce fresh leafy greens, microgreens, sprouts, and potted herbs year-round, without pesticides or herbicides. Its core technology combines hydroponic nutrient-rich water cultivation with a strategic technology and investment partnership with Taiwanese vertical farming specialist YesHealth Group, and the company is developing an AI-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) under a NextGeneration-EU funded project to optimize plant-level growing conditions, inventory, and ERP integration.

The product portfolio spans four categories: microgreens (peas, sunflower, broccoli, radish, rucola, cucumber) including curated mixes; sprouts (radish, alfalfa); baby leafy greens (pak choi, mizuna, rukola in mixes and standalone); and potted fresh herbs (basil, mint, coriander) plus wheatgrass trays. Products are sold ready-to-eat, packaged with roots in resealable recyclable containers, and reach Lithuanian retailers on the same day as harvest.

Leafood operates a B2C distribution model through retail partnerships, with Iki (a major Lithuanian grocery chain) and Senatorių pasazas as named retail channels. Revenue is generated through unit-priced retail sales; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company raised €6.45 million in seed funding in June 2022 led by Niels Peter Pretzmann, YesHealth Group, and a private investor, and employs between 11 and 50 people. Geographic focus is the Baltic region, with the first Vilnius farm operational from 2023 and stated plans to expand additional indoor vertical farms across Lithuania and the broader Baltic.

Name

Leafood

Legal name

UAB Leafood

Website

https://leafood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leafood is a Lithuanian vertical farming startup producing fresh, pesticide-free leafy greens, microgreens, sprouts, and potted herbs for Lithuanian grocery retailers. Operating hydroponic indoor farms powered by renewable energy, the company is developing AI-based farm management technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vertical Farming Produce

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover (111419), Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming (111219)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Leafy Greens Farming (Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Arugula, Chard) (AFAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Greenhouse Vegetable Production (Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Leafy Greens) (AFAGAHAA), Herb Farming (Basil, Parsley, Cilantro, Mint, Dill) (AFAGADAK), Leafy Greens & Salad Processing Packhouses (Fresh-Cut) (AFAOAGAI)

Keywords

• Vertical farming produce
• Fresh microgreens
• Hydroponic leafy greens
• Pesticide-free sprouts
• Local indoor agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Sales: Leafood generates revenue through the sale of fresh leafy greens, microgreens, sprouts, and herbs produced in their vertical farms. Products are sold through retail partners and directly to consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Leafood is a Lithuanian vertical farming company that operates indoor farms to grow and sell fresh, ready-to-eat leafy greens year-round. Its product range includes microgreens, sprouts, baby leafy greens, wheatgrass, and fresh pot-grown herbs cultivated hydroponically without pesticides or herbicides. Produce is packaged with roots intact in resealable, recyclable packaging and delivered same-day from harvest to Lithuanian retail shelves.

Product overview

Leafood is a next-generation sustainable vertical farming company that produces fresh, crunchy leafy greens year-round for the Lithuanian and Baltic market. The company operates indoor vertical farms powered by 100% renewable energy,不使用农药或除草剂, delivering produce to stores on the same day of harvest. The product portfolio consists of four main categories: (1) Microgreens including individual varieties (Peas, Sunflower, Broccoli, Radish, Rucola, Cucumber) and curated mixes (Microgreens Mix, Super Trio Mix, Beatos Microgreens Mix, Beatos Special Mix); (2) Sprouts including Radish Sprouts and Alfalfa Sprouts; (3) Leafy Greens including Baby Pak Choi and Classic Baby Leaves Mix (pak choi, mizuna, rukola); and (4) Fresh Herbs in pots including Coriander, Mint, and Basil. All products are ready-to-eat, require no washing, and are packaged with roots to preserve freshness and nutritional value.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peas Microgreens Fresh pea microgreens with a tender, naturally sweet flavor, rich in vitamins and minerals, ready to eat for salads, sandwiches, and healthy everyday meals.
• Sunflower Microgreens Fresh sunflower microgreens with a crisp, nutty flavor, providing vitamins A, C, E and plant protein, ready to eat for salads, sandwiches, and healthy meals.
• Broccoli Microgreens Fresh broccoli microgreens with a tender, slightly nutty flavor, rich in vitamins C, K, A and sulforaphane, ready to eat for salads, sandwiches, and healthy meals.
• Radish Microgreens Fresh radish microgreens with a crisp, slightly spicy flavor, rich in vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that support immune function, ready to eat.
• Rucola Microgreens Fresh rucola (arugula) microgreens with a crisp, distinctive peppery flavor, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, ready to eat for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes.
• Microgreens Mix A blend of mustard, radish, and broccoli microgreens offering varied flavors and nutrients including vitamins A, C, K, antioxidants, sulforaphane, calcium, and folate, ready to eat.
• Cucumber Microgreens Fresh cucumber microgreens with a crisp, mild, refreshing flavor, providing vitamins A, C, K, fiber, and minerals such as potassium and calcium, ready to eat.
• Super Trio Mix A combination of alfalfa sprouts, radish sprouts, and leek sprouts offering crisp texture, varied flavors, vitamins A, C, K, antioxidants, and phytonutrients, ready to eat.
• Beatos Microgreens Mix A blend of three sprouts: pea, radish, and broccoli, with a crisp, tender, slightly peppery flavor, rich in vitamins A and C, plant-based protein, antioxidants, minerals, sulforaphane, calcium, and folate, ready to eat.
• Beatos Special Mix A blend of four greens: pak choi, rukola, radish leaves, and pea shoots, crisp and flavorful with vitamins A, C, K, folate, potassium, and antioxidants, grown in Lithuania without pesticides and ready to eat.
• Radish Sprouts Fresh radish sprouts with a crisp texture and distinctive slightly peppery flavor, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support immune and digestive health, ready to eat.
• Alfalfa Sprouts Fresh alfalfa sprouts with a tender, mild, nutty flavor and high nutritional content including vitamins, minerals, calcium, and iron, ready to eat as a snack or in dishes.
• Classic Baby Leaves Mix A balanced combination of pak choi, mizuna, and rukola creating flavors from mild to slightly spicy, crisp and nutrient-rich, ready to eat for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes.
• Baby Pak Choi Tender young pak choi leaves with a mild, fresh flavor similar to spinach with a subtle cabbage note, providing calcium, potassium, and antioxidants, ready to eat raw or cooked.
• Wheatgrass (tray) Fresh wheatgrass harvested in trays, offering high nutritional value, intended for juicing or direct consumption.
• Coriander (pot) Fresh coriander grown in pots using vertical farming methods, delivered with roots intact for maximum freshness.
• Mint (pot) Fresh mint grown in pots using vertical farming methods, delivered with roots intact for maximum freshness.
• Basil (pot) Fresh basil grown in pots using vertical farming methods, delivered with roots intact for maximum freshness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Uses less water than traditional farms while producing higher yield per square meter
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• YesHealth GroupcoreTechnology or Integration · 14 June 2022Taiwanese company YesHealth Group provides vertical farming technology expertise and is a lead investor in Leafood. The partnership enables Leafood to expand indoor vertical farms in the Baltic region using proven vertical farming technology.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Infarm: Berlin-based vertical farming company producing fresh leafy greens and herbs distributed through European grocery retailers. Closest direct peer — same product category, same B2B retail distribution model, and overlapping EU footprint.
• YesHealth Group: Taiwanese vertical farming technology provider and Leafood's lead investor and core technology partner. Operates large-scale vertical farms in Asia and supplies the cultivation IP that Leafood deploys in the Baltics.
• Nordic Harvest: Denmark-based vertical farming operator producing leafy greens and herbs for Northern European retail. Comparable product mix, distribution into grocery, and regional focus adjacent to the Baltic market.

Broad incumbents

• Plenty: US-based vertical farming company building large-scale indoor farms for leafy greens. Broader geographic and capital scale than Leafood, but operates in the same vertical farming / leafy greens category with similar produce positioning.
• AeroFarms: Established US vertical farming operator with a broad leafy greens and microgreens portfolio. Larger and more capital-intensive than Leafood, but directly comparable on indoor cultivation technology and retail produce distribution.
• Bowery Farming: US indoor vertical farming company selling pesticide-free leafy greens and herbs to grocery retailers. Closely comparable on product mix (leafy greens, herbs), sustainability messaging, and retail distribution model.
• Gotham Greens: US indoor hydroponic greenhouse operator producing leafy greens, herbs, and salad dressings for retail. Comparable on pesticide-free positioning and fresh leafy greens / herbs portfolio, though at a much larger multi-site scale.

Emerging players

• Jones Food Company: UK-based vertical farming operator producing leafy greens and herbs for British retailers. Similar scale and stage to Leafood; directly comparable on product category and indoor cultivation approach in a neighboring European geography.
• GoodLeaf Farms: Canadian vertical farming company producing microgreens and leafy greens for Canadian retail. Comparable on product portfolio emphasis (microgreens plus leafy greens) and indoor controlled-environment agriculture model.

Regional players

• Spread Co. Japanese vertical farming operator producing lettuce and leafy greens for the Japanese market. Operates in a distinct geography but is a comparable indoor hydroponic leafy-greens producer with retail distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Leafood-107631064737787
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leafood
• Instagraminstagram.com/leafood_farm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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