BrightFarms has announced the opening of its first greenhouse in Texas, bringing its locally grown leafy greens to the South Central and Southwest U.S. for the first time.
Building on the recent unveiling of its Illinois greenhouse, the Lorena, Texas site is the second of three regional hubs BrightFarms is opening in 2024, marking an ambitious and rapid expansion.
The Lorena greenhouse, which will cover 1.5 million square feet upon completion, is designed with cooling technology such as KUBO's Ultra-Clima system, enabling BrightFarms to create and sustain optimal growing conditions year-round, regardless of the Texas heat or external climate conditions. The new facility will create over 250 job opportunities for Lorena and the surrounding Texas triangle area, offering competitive benefits available from the very first day of employment.
With an ability to expand to nearly 100 acres, BrightFarms' new greenhouses in Texas, Illinois, and Georgia will enable the company to reach over two-thirds of the U.S. population, solidifying its position as a national leader in growing indoor-grown salads.
"Texans deserve the freshest, highest-quality produce, and we're thrilled to deliver just that," said BrightFarms CEO Steve Platt. "With our greenhouse expertise and cutting-edge technology, we're bringing year-round access to fresh greens to the Lone Star State. As proud members of the GO TEXAN Program, we're committed to not only providing top-tier produce but also supporting the growth of Texas agriculture."
