VegPro International, one of the largest producers of leafy greens, is complementing its field growing operations with a 5 HA greenhouse operation. The greenhouse lettuce operation in Sherrington, Quebec will be equipped with the latest greenhouse technology. This latest investment is part of the overall goal to offer more Quebec products to Quebecers, 365 days per year at an attractive price.
VegPro International, a company known for its extensive field lettuce operations, is showing strong leadership and commitment to shaping the future of lettuce growing by investing in the CEA space. This decision will secure the delivery of fresh, local, and safe lettuce to the Quebec region and beyond 12 months of the year. The greenhouse operation has a fully automated growing system from Green Automation featuring a proven and reliable movable gutter system with automated sowing, seeding, harvesting, and mixing. The leafy greens will be moved through the growing cycle automatically without any humans interacting with the produce. VegPro will be the first operator in Canada with the newly launched Green Automation germination towers and precision sowing technology.
The construction of the greenhouse is in full swing and the installation of the growing system will start in October. The first harvest is expected to be on shelves in Quebec by the end of March 2025. Article
