cold acre food systems

What cold acre food systems does

ColdAcre Food Systems was a Yukon-based company founded in 2021 that designed, sold, and operated custom hydroponic container farming systems targeted at Indigenous and Northern communities across Canada. The company was headquartered in Whitehorse at 110 Titanium Way and operated a commercial farm at the same location. It functioned as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation (NNDDC), the business arm of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, with the explicit mission of advancing Indigenous food sovereignty by reducing reliance on imported produce in remote regions with short growing seasons.

The core product line comprised three sizes of hydroponic container farms (Hydroponic6, Hydroponic12, and Hydroponic15) using nutrient-enriched water and lighting to grow plants without soil, producing 115 to 300 pounds of greens per week and serving communities of 200 to 1,000 people. These base systems could be augmented with a suite of Optimize Packages: Greenhouse+ (fruiting crops, root vegetables, 8–10 month growing season), Solar+ (roof-mounted solar offsetting 10–20% of power, or up to 50% on the larger package), Kitchen+ (processing room, fridge, freezer), Warranty+ (3-year coverage), and Grow+ (recurring consumables). The company also offered a two-week hands-on Training and Workplacement Program (reported to lift startup efficiency 50–100%) and consulting services spanning shipping container retrofits, structural and electrical engineering, permitting, CAD design, and sanitary food production design. A solar integration partnership with Solvest Inc. was embedded in the manufacturing flow.

The business model combined one-time hardware sales to communities (quote-based, not publicly disclosed) with recurring revenue streams through the Grow+ consumables program and the WinterHarvest direct-to-consumer Yukon food subscription box. GTM was enterprise field sales supported by a community-led DTC channel. ColdAcre had no disclosed external funding, no published revenue figures, and was not pursuing capital markets. On October 18, 2024 the company ceased operations following a decision by NNDDC, Solvest Inc., and COO Tarek Bos-Jabbar, citing economic strain on NNDDC stemming from the failure of Victoria Gold's Eagle Gold Mine.

Name

cold acre food systems

Legal name

ColdAcre Food Systems

Website

https://coldacre.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Closed

Short description

ColdAcre Food Systems was a Yukon-based company that designed, sold, and supported modular hydroponic container farming systems for Indigenous and Northern Canadian communities to advance food sovereignty. Founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation, the company permanently ceased operations in October 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Controlled-Environment Agriculture Equipment

NAICS

Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydroponic & Soilless Greenhouse Production (NFT, DWC, Substrate Grow Bags) (AFAGAHAI)

Keywords

• Hydroponic farming systems
• Controlled environment agriculture
• Container farming equipment
• Community food production
• Indoor vertical farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitehorse

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hydroponic Container Farm Sales: Sale of prefab hydroponic container farming systems in three sizes (6m, 12m, 15m) with various customization options and optimization packages. One-time hardware purchase with optional add-ons.
2. WinterHarvest Subscription Box: Local food subscription box service delivering ColdAcre-grown ingredients and local Yukon products to consumers. Operated until October 18, 2024.
3. Training and Support Services: 2-week hands-on training sessions at commercial facility for outside organizations. Training reduces startup efficiency by 50-100%.
4. Grow+ Program: Batch shipping program for horticubes, fertilizers, system replacement parts at competitive rates for ongoing customer support.
5. Consulting Services: System and commercial program consulting including shipping container retrofits, engineering, permitting, design services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ColdAcre Food Systems designs, manufactures, and delivers modular hydroponic container farming systems available in three sizes (6m, 12m, 15m) producing 115-300 lbs of greens per week for Indigenous and Northern communities in Canada. The company also provides customization packages (Warranty+, Kitchen+, Greenhouse+, Solar+, Grow+), hands-on training programs, and consulting services for system installation, engineering, permitting, and ongoing operational support.

Product overview

ColdAcre Food Systems offered a modular hydroponic container farming platform designed for Indigenous and Northern communities. The core product line consisted of three sizes of Hydroponic Container Farms (Hydroponic6, Hydroponic12, and Hydroponic15) producing 115-300lbs of greens per week. These base units could be customized with Optimize Packages including Greenhouse+ (for fruiting crops), Solar+ (energy offset), Kitchen+ (food processing), and Warranty+ (3-year coverage). Add-on services included Training and Workplacement programs and the Grow+ supply program. The company also operated WinterHarvest, a local Yukon food subscription box. Additional services were offered through the Coldacre+ brand including refurbishment, site training, and system consulting. The company announced closure in October 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WinterHarvest: Local Yukon food subscription box featuring local products and ColdAcre-grown ingredients. Operated as a separate service at winterharvest.coldacre.ca.

Products and services

• Hydroponic6 Container Farm A 6-meter hydroponic container farming system producing 115 lbs of greens per week, designed to feed 80-100 households (community size 200-300 people). Base unit in the ColdAcre lineup targeting smaller Indigenous and remote Northern communities.
• Hydroponic12 Container Farm A 12-meter hydroponic container farming system producing 230 lbs of greens per week, designed to feed 160-200 households (community size 600 people). Mid-range option in the ColdAcre system lineup.
• Hydroponic15 Container Farm A 15-meter hydroponic container farming system producing 300 lbs of greens per week, designed to feed 160-250 households (community size 600-1000 people). Largest unit in the ColdAcre system lineup.
• Coldacre+ Site Training Two-week hands-on training sessions held at ColdAcre's commercial facility for outside organizations, teaching operators how to run a hydroponic system from seed to harvest. Designed to increase startup efficiency by 50-100%.
• Coldacre+ System & Commercial Program Consulting Consulting services for ColdAcre customers and outside organizations including shipping container retrofits and sourcing, structural and electrical engineering, permitting guidance, in-house spray foam services, in-house CAD design services, electrical and HVAC work, and sanitary food production design.
• Coldacre+ Refurb & Update Services Services to evolve existing ColdAcre systems or update and modernize existing hydroponic systems from other manufacturers for communities that already operate a farm.
• WinterHarvest Subscription Box Local Yukon food subscription box delivering ColdAcre-grown ingredients and other local products directly to Yukon consumers. Operated as a direct-to-consumer channel until October 18, 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2x faster growth compared to traditional farming
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation (NNDDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024NNDDC is the active business arm of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun. Cold Acre is a subsidiary of NNDDC, meaning profits are reinvested into the community and participate in fostering the wellbeing of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun people, land, and waters. This ownership structure positions ColdAcre as an important participant in strengthening Indigenous self-determination and food sovereignty. In 2024, NNDDC along with Solvest Inc. made the decision to close Cold Acre Food Systems due to changed economic circumstances.
• Solvest Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Solvest Inc. partnered with NNDDC and ColdAcre in innovative pursuits to create food sovereignty solutions for Indigenous communities. Solvest installed solar arrays on ColdAcre systems during manufacturing. The solar array has ability to offset 50% of power consumption. All partners shared the courage to take risks and think outside the box. In 2024, Solvest joined NNDDC in the decision to close Cold Acre Food Systems.
• Tarek Bos-JabbarcoreOthersTarek Bos-Jabbar served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ColdAcre Food Systems. Contact number: 867-332-4989. Tarek was part of the partnership that made the decision to close Cold Acre Food Systems in 2024.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coldacre-food-systems

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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