Goldfarm Canada Inc.

What Goldfarm Canada Inc. does

Goldfarm Canada Inc. is a privately held, family-run vertical farm founded in 2019 by Jacob Goldfarb in Guelph, Ontario, that supplies custom-grown microgreens, edible flowers, and specialty produce to professional chefs and fine dining restaurants across the Greater Toronto Area. The company operates an indoor vertical farming system producing 50+ microgreen varieties — including five types of basil, extensive mustard greens, herbs, and specialty greens — grown from organic non-GMO seeds with zero pesticides or herbicides, alongside a seasonal edible flowers line (June–October) and bespoke Custom Mixes, a Super Mix, and Living Trays. Products are cultivated to chef-specified par levels, harvested, and delivered within 24–48 hours via the company's own fleet on a twice-weekly cadence (Tuesdays and Fridays) to Toronto, Guelph, Fergus, and Elora, achieving a 10–14 day shelf life.

The business model is sales-led and B2B, anchored on weekly standing orders established after joint par-level planning with chefs, supplemented by one-time orders for special events and holiday menus. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; a $100 minimum order applies (with a delivery fee below that threshold) and NET30 payment terms are standard, with payment accepted by cheque, email transfer, EFT, and major credit cards processed through QuickBooks. The customer base of 50+ restaurants is concentrated in Toronto fine dining and includes Michelin-star and award-affiliated establishments (Canoe, GEORGE, Enigma, Giulietta, Kasa Moto, One Restaurant, Pears/Glass Kitchen, R&D). The company operates with no disclosed institutional funding, no parent entity, no patents, and no public leadership team beyond founder Jacob Goldfarb (President & Chief Grower); growth has been funded organically alongside product-line diversification and incremental geographic build-out within Ontario.

Name

Goldfarm Canada Inc.

Legal name

Goldfarm Canada Inc.

Website

https://goldfarm.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Goldfarm Canada Inc. is a family-run vertical farm in Guelph, Ontario, supplying custom-grown microgreens, edible flowers, and bespoke specialty produce to fine dining restaurants and professional chefs across the Greater Toronto Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Microgreens (Vertical Farm Produce)

NAICS

Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Greenhouse Herb & Microgreens Production (Culinary Herbs, Microgreens) (AFAGAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sprouts & Microgreens Farming (Alfalfa Sprouts, Microgreens, Wheatgrass) (AFAGADAL)

Keywords

• Vertical farming microgreens
• Specialty produce supply
• Edible flowers wholesale
• Farm-to-table restaurant
• Custom grown produce

Headquarters

HQ city

Guelph

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Weekly Standing Orders: Recurring weekly orders established with chefs based on par levels determined before planting. Provides crop planning for the farm, reduces waste, and keeps prices competitive while ensuring consistent revenue from established accounts.
2. One-Time Orders: Special event or holiday menu item orders that can be accommodated with sufficient lead time. Some varieties are always on hand for these requests.
3. Living Trays: Option to purchase living trays instead of pre-packed, hand-cut, ready-to-use greens for clients who prefer them.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Goldfarm Canada operates a vertical farm in Guelph, Ontario that custom-cultivates microgreens (50+ varieties) and seasonal edible flowers for professional chefs and restaurants. Products are tailored to each chef's specifications (variety, growing method, harvest timing, and format) and delivered twice weekly to the Greater Toronto Area, Guelph, Fergus, and Elora within 24–48 hours of harvest. Offering models include weekly standing orders, special-event one-time orders, and optional living-tray format.

Product overview

Goldfarm Canada is a family-run vertical farm offering a specialized portfolio of microgreens (50+ varieties), seasonal edible flowers (June–October), and custom mix offerings. The core product line comprises microgreens available as pre-packed hand-cut greens or living trays, with varieties including specialty basils (Genovese, Lemon, Cinnamon), mustard greens, herbs (Chervil, Tarragon, Sage, Shiso), and specialty items (Shungiku, Borage, Nasturtium, Sorrel). Edible flowers include Violas, Pentas, Begonias, Gem Marigolds, Alyssum, and Bachelor's Buttons. Custom Mixes and the Super Mix enable chefs to order bespoke combinations tailored to their menu requirements. All products are grown organically using non-GMO seeds with zero pesticides or herbicides, and delivered within 24-48 hours of harvest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Microgreens Custom-grown microgreens in 50+ varieties (specialty basils, mustards, herbs, and leafy greens) cultivated organically from non-GMO seeds with zero pesticides or herbicides, tailored to each chef's variety, growing method, and harvest timing, and delivered fresh within 24–48 hours of harvest. Targeted at fine-dining chefs and restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area, Guelph, Fergus, and Elora.
• Edible Flowers Seasonal edible flowers including Violas, Pentas, Begonias, Gem Marigolds, Borage, Alyssum, and Bachelor's Buttons, available June to October and grown to order on a first-come, first-served basis. For restaurant chefs seeking plate garnishes and seasonal menu accents.
• Custom Mixes Bespoke microgreen mixes developed in collaboration with chefs to match specific menu requirements, with cultivation parameters set to deliver consistent flavor, texture, and visual specifications. For restaurants needing a signature or menu-specific blend.
• Super Mix Pre-configured premium microgreen blend combining multiple varieties for broad flavor and visual appeal, offered as a ready-to-order SKU for restaurant use.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-14 days shelf-life for most varieties
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sky Harvest: Vancouver-based urban vertical farm producing microgreens and edible flowers for restaurants and retailers. Directly comparable product mix (microgreens + edible flowers) but serves Western Canada rather than the Ontario market.
• Freeman Herbs: Ontario-based greenhouse herb producer supplying fresh culinary herbs to retail and foodservice. Comparable as a regional Ontario controlled-environment grower focused on culinary ingredients for restaurants.
• Lufa Farms: Montreal-based rooftop greenhouse operator producing leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens for direct-to-consumer and restaurant distribution. Comparable controlled-environment agriculture model and direct-distribution focus, but in a different Canadian geography.

Broad incumbents

• Holland Marsh Growers' Association: Ontario specialty vegetable growers' collective producing carrots, onions, and leafy greens from the Holland Marsh region. Comparable as a regional Ontario fresh-produce supplier with overlapping foodservice distribution, though outdoor-grown rather than vertical-farmed.
• Windset Farms: Major North American greenhouse operator based in British Columbia producing tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and specialty greens. Comparable as a large greenhouse produce supplier with overlapping fresh-produce category, though broader in scope than Goldfarm's microgreen niche.
• Mucci Farms: Large Ontario greenhouse grower producing a broad portfolio of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and specialty produce. Comparable as an Ontario controlled-environment produce supplier with overlapping fresh-produce distribution to retailers and foodservice.

Direct peers

• Fieldless Farms: Ontario-based indoor vertical farm producing greens and microgreens for retail and restaurant customers. Comparable as a direct Canadian microgreens/vertical-farming competitor focused on freshness and Ontario distribution.
• GoodLeaf Farms: Canadian indoor vertical farming company producing leafy greens and microgreens for retail and foodservice. Directly comparable as a Canadian vertical-farming operator in the microgreens category, though at a much larger, multi-site, retail-distributed scale than Goldfarm.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/goldfarm_canada

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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