Brightfarms Recalls Spinach and Salad Kits Because of Possible Health Risk as a Result of Supplier Element Farms Recall

January 19, 2024 FDA

BrightFarms has issued a voluntary recall of spinach grown by its supplier Element Farms in their Pompton Plains, New Jersey farm and distributed under the BrightFarms brand because the spinach has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Due to potential cross-contamination, BrightFarms is also issuing a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of four salad kit products (shown below) from its Selinsgrove, PA facility.

BrightFarms Announces Expansion of Salad Kits Portfolio and 4x Capacity Increase in 2024

October 11, 2023 BrightFarms

The Mediterranean Crunch Kit™ boasts robust Greek flavors, including feta cheese, roasted lentils, herbed flatbread, and feta vinaigrette. The Southwest Chipotle salad kit masterfully mixes heat and smokiness, featuring fire-roasted corn, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, and chipotle ranch dressing.

BrightFarms Enters Exclusive Licensing Deal With Partner Element Farms

September 21, 2023 BrightFarms

In a landmark move for sustainable agriculture, BrightFarms is teaming up with Element Farms to set a new standard for indoor-grown produce in the Northeast. Both trailblazers in sustainable, controlled environment agriculture (CEA), this mutually beneficial partnership allows BrightFarms to distribute Element Farms’ indoor-grown spinach throughout the Northeast under the BrightFarms brand, further satisfying the strong consumer demand for high-quality, locally grown spinach.

BrightFarms Expands with Four New Regional Salad Greenhouse Hubs

March 3, 2023 BrightFarms

BrightFarms, a national leader in the indoor farming industry, is expanding with four new regional greenhouse hubs offering sustainably grown leafy greens to more people across the Eastern and Central U.S. The new locations will begin shipping to retailers in 2024 to help fulfill increasing demand. This expansion and commitment to innovation is expected to set BrightFarms up for 10x revenue growth.

It’s Crunch Time for BrightFarms at IFPA’s Global Show

October 7, 2022 BrightFarms

BrightFarms announced today that its premium “Crunch Kit™ Salads” are now available across the Midwest and East Coast in Ahold and Kroger stores. The leading supplier of indoor grown packaged salads will be showcasing and sampling their premium “Crunch Kit™ Salads” during IFPA’s Global Show (booth #4949) this October 27-29 in Orlando, Florida.